New Keystoker HFH 90

Smokytbear · Post by **Smokytbear** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 12:30 pm

Howdy all! I have used wood stoves for many years over my lifetime, but this year converted to Anthracite. I ordered, and had installed, a Keystoker HFH 90 after doing much research. I have read the "Coalpail" for a couple of years trying to learn about coal vs. wood. I was terrified of trying coal, as it seemed to have much mystique to it. Nah!!! This Keystoker is great! So easy to use and to tend..... I should have done it years ago!

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coalder · Post by **coalder** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 12:46 pm

Hey smoky, welcome to the forum. That is one REAL nice looking setup!!! Especially like the bear in the door. Did you make that yourself? Also; do you know the size of the firebox on that unit? Couldn't find firebox size on Keystoker's website.
Jim

Post by **Lightning** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 1:00 pm

Welcome to the board, stick around and share your experiences

beautiful stove you have there! I had the same gitters with my first fire lol, coal is awesome haha

warminmn · Post by **warminmn** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 1:08 pm

Every time I see one of these models I want one even more. Your on easy street now!

tsb · Post by **tsb** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 1:21 pm

Too soon old, too late smart. Nice stove !

Smokytbear · Post by **Smokytbear** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 2:42 pm

Coalder,
The Bear is an option available at Keystoker. I was hesitant to get it, but the SO said if I didn't get it now, I never would..... She was correct... I don't know the firebox size, but the hopper holds about 50 - 70 lbs of nut. So far, I haven't filled it to the top. But needless to say, I only have to tend it once a day....... I could probably go over two days....... Maybe I'll try that out. Thanks for the comments, as I've saved a couple years to get this stove..... So far, I love it!

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 3:04 pm

That stove has a flip up top doesn't it? Looks like it...because it's thin. I bet the cook surface is thick.

Love the design. How much does it weight?

Smokytbear · Post by **Smokytbear** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 3:18 pm

Hoytman,

The Keystoker site says it weighs 370 Lbs. It can come with either a glass or steel top. The SO didn't like the idea of a glass top, but I think I might have preferred it as it would be a little lighter to lift, and I don't imagine placing anything on top of it. I'll try to attach a couple more pictures.

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 4:51 pm

The grates seem pretty heavy and you shouldn't have too much trouble cooking on top of that stove. Very nice!

2001Sierra · Post by **2001Sierra** » Fri. Dec. 06, 2019 11:52 pm

I ran a German Buderus for 25 years, hopper fed and all cast iron, with baked enamel on the outside. I struggled with American coal in the European burner. Shaking it down was difficult as the grate was a shaker unlike your rocker. I was not aware of this forum, and was convinced a American made stoker was the way to go. Your HFH and other stoves on this forum have me wondering if I made the best decision. I think you made a good choice, and I am sure it is much quiter than my stoker. I am now heating better than ever before as you to have done as well. Glad to see you are successful and happy.

Spacecadet · Post by **Spacecadet** » Sat. Dec. 07, 2019 11:06 pm

One of the dealers had one that had a two tone brown enamel finish with a deer scene in the window. I wanted it bad. I had just gotten all the money saved so I could buy it. I Called with plans to get it but it was sold the day before. They are some really nice looking stoves, you got a great stove and the bear will be a conversion starter every time you have company.

New Keystoker HFH 90

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