Tomorrow Im taking out my 6 inch flue pipe and putting in 12 inch . I snapped two 6inch pipes together to make the 12 inch. My question is im wanting to bring the flue all the way down and set in right next to my firepot on my forge table  and cutting 2 8 inch lines 8 inches apart  then bending the metal out over the fire pot for a small hood to help the smoke go into the flue.would that make a good draw or should i do something different. 

got a picture so we know exactaly what you are doing ?, and why not just do it as a side draft?

no pics yet, im thinking it would be a side draft as it would set next to the firepot on the forge table with a small flap to hlep guide the smoke . was just wanting to see if it would work like that or if i would need to add something. Im just stating out so im not very knowledgeable about the flue , side draft , hood or anything .


Also im from southern indiana nice to see a hoosier responding

Welcome to the craft and the site. 

 

 

With 12 inch pipe (inside area= 3.14x6x6=113 square inches) a 10 x10" openeing would be fine. 

Thanks for the replies got it up and it draws great no more smoky shop

Put some type cover or cap on the top. A flue that size can draw rain from a passing cloud and into the shop. (Do not ask how I know this.)

That is why we have tip up caps on our 30" flues or more on our Maple sugaring evaporators.  Amazing how much snow and rain can get down those things. 
Cap hinged on one side with a 5/16 or 3/8" rod running up the outside to open and close (when it is cold of course)  Only notched at full open. 

That is why we have tip up caps on our 30" flues or more on our Maple sugaring evaporators.  Amazing how much snow and rain can get down those things. 
Cap hinged on one side with a 5/16 or 3/8" rod running up the outside to open and close (when it is cold of course)  Only notched at full open. 

 

Do you have a picture of your cap setup?  My cap is fixed, but it's so tall because off the 12" pipe that I get a lot of water down it anyway.

I don't think I have picture of it up close but might be in a photo of the sugarhouse itself.  I'll look and see.  Not sure if it came with the evaporator or something my son built.