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DHT-Osiris

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  1. Quote removed as outlined here. The quote feature Thank you for the response. I should have included this, but the garage is not attached. It's got a 100 amp circuit in it, so it was really built as a workshop which I'm thankful for. I love the idea of that venting system, which might be workable. If I were using the inside if the garage, one side of the corner that I'd be working from would actually exit into that 'behind the garage' area in my first picture. Into that corner, in fact. The other side of the wall would exit near a walkway which could be moved vertically enough to stay out of the way, I'm thinking an up-side-up configuration, rather than a strict L. I would still be cutting a hole, but it's through a wall instead which is a little more in my comfort zone.
  2. Very amateur driveway smith here, looking for some advice on a new shop/forge build. I'm very fortunate in that I've got ample space at my current property so I've got a few possible options, and I'm trying to figure out what my best bet is. Coal forge, powered air supply. Options as I see them are as follows: 1) Behind my garage. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6LfaziCkxieA3wu27 Approximately 10' wide, far longer than I'll ever make use of (behind a 3-car garage). Advantages: Lots of space. Power. Lights. Well protected from elements. Floor/walls mostly appropriate for a forge (once I protect that zip board). Option for installing a door into garage for more possibilities. Disadvantages: Long exhaust pipe needed to get above roof peak (~20') I think. Need to enclose some 20-30' of open bay doors to keep wildlife out, preferably with something that moves so I can close/open it depending on season. 2) Behind a shed. https://photos.app.goo.gl/sGpLkUvBH8Q34b5W7 Approximately 12'x8' concrete pad. Advantages: Far from other structures. Very easy to modify (no expectations regarding the roof/structural integrity of shed). Disadvantages: More cramped. No power without running an extension cord. Maybe-probably-wasps. Not protected from elements. Would probably need to do some fireproofing around the whole wall/grass area. 3) Inside my garage. No picture due to too much stuff in garage. Very large, 3-bay garage. Have clearance for 10' in front of any vehicles, and I'll only ever use two bays. Advantages: Huge, lots of power, lots of possibilities for equipment/design layouts. High ceilings, so ample room for stuff in general. Obviously protected from elements. Very well designed for working with fire (insulated aluminum walls, concrete, power in conduit). Most of exhaust is interior so much easier to manage for me. Disadvantages: Must modify a very nice garage. Pretty much dedicated layout once I cut a hole in the aluminum(?) ceiling. Have to clear out stuff. Wild question on top of above, is there a minimum acceptable threshold for space size before monoxide poisoning is no longer a concern? 3-bay garage, additional door, 3 windows. Would I have the airflow to support forging without venting? Second wild question, would the heat generated actually affect an aluminum(?) ceiling at a ~14' height? Or should I not even consider this and anticipate exhausting no matter what? I'm handy enough with wood and caulk to get by, but cutting into roofs and installing exhaust pipes, redoing flashing and shingles... makes me nervous. Any input is greatly appreciated.
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