rustyfinn Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 There is so much info here that I get by searching that I haven't asked about much. I read the posts on hoods and chimneys and absorbed some of it. I'm trying to use my portable coal forge 24" X 36" with 10" X 14" firepot and Western Chief hand blower. I get a lot of smoke and fumes that I need to dance around the forge to miss. I'll put a hood on to try to improve the situation but how high a chimney is practical for this setup. I can get any diameter pipe to use from 6" to 12". I can weld supports from the table to the base of the chimney etc. Probably could make it detachable also. Rustyfinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 These are some Pics I took at a Blacksmith event at a RR Museum in Palmer Mass. 5-6 yrs ago that will give you an idea of what others there were using. Everyone seemed to have their own idea and design and they worked for them. Not sure if this is what you were asking or not. The last picture doesn't show the large opening that was in the front to work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyfinn Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Just exactly what I was looking for! Thanks Much Rustyfinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 If you can pick any size for your stove pipe, I recommend the 12". It'll draw better. A while back, I went from an 8" to a 12" on my hood and it was a VAST improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyfinn Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks, I'll do that when I start working on the hood. Rustyfinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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