kevan

Oh, well said. I concur with you. Kevan

In the picture attached, is there any "ideal" ratio between the diameter of the flue and the square or rectangular section that collects the smoke directly above the fire. I already have 18 feet of flue at 12 inch diameter. What should the boxie bit be? Thanks, Kevan

Where are the pictures????

WOW!!!!...................AMAZING

Have you perhaps got a picture of your set-up? Kevan

Did he throw in the bananas also??:)

Ted, What sound and valuble advise you have imparted. Someone with few skills but a high work integrity always got the nod from me when seeking help in my own business. Feloniouspunk....take Ted's advise. A cheerful and willing disposition will get you further than producing a good scroll. Live up to the spunky part of your name. Kevan.

I look forward to following your progress. Kevan

"whisper momma " I had to google that!

To say that I was deeply moved by your "poem of sorts" would be an understatement. I was in fact touched to my core by the sentiments you expressed with such simple eloquence that I found myself moved with sentimental emotion. I called my wife of 34 years of marriage to read what you had written, and when she had read, we both agreed that you had put into simple and beautiful language that which I experience each time I walk into my shop, be it to work or sit or muse or pet my dogs or to wax lyrical to some visitor about the joys of my power hammer and the excitement of lighting up the forge with just one match from cold to forging heat in under 10 minutes.. I have saved and placed in my file of special "things" your 'poem of sorts' and will refer to it from time to time, perhaps with melancholy, perhaps with nostalgia but certainly always with emotion. Thank you for sharing not only your feelings about your shop, but thank you also for being brave enough to reveal your soul as well. Kevan O'Donnell

thanks and i'm sorry about my terrible spelling.

12 to 14 inches otherwise expect smoke in the shop. 8 inch pipe , a fair amount of smoke up your nostrils, 6 inch, alot of smoke up your snout and you will feel it in your chest as well. I'm with Glenn on all he says.

There is no cheating at all. In fact it makes more sense. I use a milling machine.

Quite simple. If there are no children, divorce her.

Now if ever the truth was said better or more simply, I have not seen or heard it said. Mike-hr has summed up the situation so succintly that the matter requires no further discussion. Furthermore, what he has described applies all over the world and not only in the States. I know, I'm in South Africa and EXACTLY the same comments apply. Regards, Kevan

Like most others who have responded to your somewhat sad post, I agree that you see your decision as a lay off rather than an end.... but of more significance, is the overwhelming support that you have received from the members of this forum. Most of us are relative strangers to one another, but I have garnered a feeling that every reply from your fellow smiths, be they occasional iron bangers or full timers, has been genuine and caring. If you take the trouble to re-read the replys, I think you will see what I mean. So, while I wish you all the best in whatever direction you ventures take you, I also note with much delight, the kindheartedness of those fine people who caringly choose to respond to your posting. I, for one, am happy to be assocciated with such a fine bunch of people. Regards, Kevan

Although I would not like to butt heads with some of the really knowledgeable members of this site, I am inclined towards the cold side. But then again I don`t suppose it really matters whether it was too hot or too cold, the fact of the matter is that it is now buggered and unusable. Kevan

No, Frosty you did not mispell anything. There is no such word as 'inattentativity". Kind regards and a big nod and a wink, Kevan;);)