ballpeen Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I am new to blacksmithing/bladesmithing. I use a coal forge and know how important ventilation is; I figure on 10in. sheet metal piping for the chimney and inverted pyramid style hood to trap as much smoke as possible. I got the idea of counterweighting the hood, so I can change the hood height for optimal smoke uptake when needed, from Darrell Markewitz of the Wareham Forges, but need ideas on the best way to fix the setup. I know I need 4 ft of elevation above the apex of the roof, and 12in of space between where the smoke goes out of the chimney and the rain guard, right? I need knowledge of the best materials to use for the hoodchimney construction also I live in Lexington Ky. So if you live close or know someon who does let me know, cause I could use some advice on finding good local coal I can pick up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 There has been much discussion here at IFI concerning forge hoods and chimney setups. Do a search on it, there's a wealth of info available. Also, clue us in to your location, it is very helpful to know, there might be an experienced smith just down the road that would be willing to help. search tems you might try: forge hood, chimney, chimmney, hood, forge design, chimney cap, etc. the WWW might yields some info using those terms also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 ballpeen Go to the top of the forum page and click on user cp click on edit profile go to the bottom of the page, enter your location and save. We would like to know where in the world you are located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I am thinkin Real serious about building the super sucker hoods thats on Anvil Fire.. has any of you all built one and what do you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Wagonmaster, I built the super sucker out of an old oil drum, look up my pics that i put today. Works awesome, even on startup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I use an old resturaunt hood with a turban type vent on top of the stack. Sucks smoke out FAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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