I'm trying to see if I can design a space that will let me do a little of basic smithing in the winter. I've got a 168 sq ft wood frame/wooden shed. Unfortunately the floor is also wood. It's similar to this. Average height ceilings and two front facing windows with double doors. Assuming I could work out proper ventilation (there's none at the moment), is it a completely horrible idea to try to use this space for forging in the winter? I'm currently outdoors using anthracite coal in a forge similar to this (forge in center, not the one in the back) with a anvil that's a piece of rail standing on its end. I'm still pretty new at this, so I don't want to get hurt or burn my building down. Do you all have any recommendations? I'll try to get some actual pictures and measurements when the sun comes back up.
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Hi all,
I'm trying to see if I can design a space that will let me do a little of basic smithing in the winter. I've got a 168 sq ft wood frame/wooden shed. Unfortunately the floor is also wood. It's similar to this. Average height ceilings and two front facing windows with double doors. Assuming I could work out proper ventilation (there's none at the moment), is it a completely horrible idea to try to use this space for forging in the winter? I'm currently outdoors using anthracite coal in a forge similar to this (forge in center, not the one in the back) with a anvil that's a piece of rail standing on its end. I'm still pretty new at this, so I don't want to get hurt or burn my building down. Do you all have any recommendations? I'll try to get some actual pictures and measurements when the sun comes back up.