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SpankySmith Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks for all the pix, I like this idea. My only concern would be the chimney, if it's able to move smoke out sufficiently, those containers can be pretty tight? I'll let others chime in who know more about moving that stuff out of an enclosed space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 I can assure you that the chimney works as it should, i've lit the forge a few times and im still alive, admittedly it didn't move ALL the smoke out but i think lighting a newspaper opening in the chimney should get some draft started, either way it doesn't really smoke all that much, not at all actually once i've got the fire well on its way, you see the fire in some picture, that's an unusual amount of flame though but it's because i was burning some woodchips with it, leftovers from a failed attempt at starting it but if you're concerned about oxygen, then i keep the doors a good bit open while forging, unless there's a crazy storm blowing into the smithy, then i'll probably just stay at home. there's also a good hole besides the chimney that you don't seein the pictures, there are also holes here and there where it's just rusted through, so any gasses that rise have a way out. yet for safety reasons, i'll be finding myself a Co² measuring thingy, or something alike, canary bird if all else fails :D, but until then, which will be soon, i'll evacuate the area as soon as i notice something being off, feeling sleepy, heavy breathing, nausea and any other things that might be the result of CO poisoning, or internal suffocation, i'll try to get a video of the chimney in action if i go there today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Lower the hood to just above the fire and you should see a vast improvement in smoke removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 i'll either weld on longer legs on my forge or make a new one, i don't really want the hood any lower, if it would be any lower i'd constantly be bumping into it, thank you for the suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Traylor Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 One of the ancient books on blacksmithing suggests 18" as the ideal height for the hood above the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 thank you for your input tommy, i was just gonna go regular working height, 98 cm/ about 3 feet for me, from floor to the firepot of course, i'll measure it out and increase/decrease that height with aim of your suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason0012 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Does the whole thing rattle like a drum when you are hammering? I have considered doing something like this for my shop as I am in the city and building a proper shop would be a problem for a number of reasons. I was concerned about space and how the impact/shock on the anvil would be absorbed, let alone the power hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well it's been several months since this started. How has the forge progressed? All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 not much progress really but there definately has been some, i haven't really been able to work there because ya know, it's winter here, im not overly fond of the frost and neither is my quench bucket, the light is also an issue but i set up a floodlight so maybe i'll have an update here in the coming days, thanks for reminding me by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndChanceCowboy Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hey Iceman, I followed your page tonite n you n I would be dangerous if field together in a military operation.laughing You definitely cracked me up to the point of tears. An thanks for such cuz tonight was one of nights I no longer look forward too. That's a awesome idea with your smithy bro,,, The bench seems somewhat low or maybe you're a midget or sit while at the bench. Tryin to be funny there, smile. As I think you'd have me beat being long winded. An I have such a reputable trait myself n honestly didn't think anyone else could hold a candle to me.laugh Although enjoyed your words an pictures very much. Please add more too. I wish I'd gotten a shipping container myself. As I'd be 150k richer n be forging right now. Yet perilous event as it may be, I can only wish for such now. Hired the slowest an most disorganized builder on planet earth. With 2 speeds stop n reverse. Yet cashes checks before the ink dries. Anyhow, too bad you are so far away. Think I'd enjoy forging with ya. Keep the pictures an progression of smithy coming. I envy you're already forging n I am stuck waiting unfortunately. I would like to ask though? How do you keep the noise level relatively sane while hammering inside such an area? Merry Xmas my friend, hope santa stopped bye your place tonite. Later, Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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