dimenickel Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hi i'm just about to order a pipe for coal forge ( ordering next week no matter what ) ... I'd like to do a side draft.. and was thinking of a 10inch pipe by about 12 to 16 foot long... ... ..would that give a decent draw? - i'd like to get one that would last awhile... what gauge thickness would be good.. 18 gauge.. - and would painting it make a difference in how long it would last... i usta use that hardware store chimney pipe... and that thin stuff only lasts bout 2 years before rustin to pieces appreciate any help Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I did a search on "side draft" using the search feature at the top of this page and found a bunch of discussions on side draft chimneys/forges. Here are two of those discussions:http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/please-suggest-some-shop-setup-help-14133/http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f85/forge-building-advice-14160/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimenickel Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 thanks... i see the paint does help.. and a 12" pipe about 10 foot long would be good... i guess the thickness doesn't matter... i can't see anywheres were it was a concern or doesn't make a big difference Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well if it's a big problem for you go with stainless! Very expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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