ThorsHammer82 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'm in the processing of setting up my new smithy. And one of the things I need to figure out is the location of my forge. I've got a 3 burner Specialty forge from Majestic Forge that has Front and back openings as well as a side door that drops down to allow for those oddly shaped items. My Smithy is a converted horse structure. It's 10'x20' with two large doors along one 20' side. My thought was to have the forge between the doors to ensure that I'm not ending up with a bad air situation. I'd like to know how far from the wall the forge should be to minimize the risk of fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 What is the wall made from? What kind of things are you going to work? (bottle openers and key fobs need less space around the forge than driveway gates!) If you will be doing long items having the forge lined up so long pieces can go out the back opening of the forge and then out open door helps. A simple off set piece of steel can protect and armour a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 wood construction. currently, the "doors" are just openings one has a horse stall gate on it. I'll be adding a dutch door top there and the same on the other door. There is approximately 6' between the doors and the doors essentially start at the corners and go towards the center. So right now it's essentially open to the elements so the wood isn't super dry. Time will tell what adding doors will do to affect this. I don't plan on working large gates, but I will have some long projects. I've got a bar rail that I need to finish that I've been working on for some time now but haven't had the ability to work on it. Primarily I will be working small decorative stuff, knives, and axes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 My little smithy is similar in size/proportion. Here's how I would probably lay it out if I were you. The occasional large project will make you feel cramped, no two ways about that, but mine works well for me (granted I have a separate shop for all my power tools) and should work for the things you listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 A couple thoughts to consider: Western Wa. means the wood isn't likely to ever be dangerously dry. Cement backer board is designed as a fire stop. Simply hang a sheet or two on 1/2" stand offs on the wall behind the forge and you're golden. You can put your forge on a wheeled cart like a steel serving cart so you can position it to your project and needs. You can mix up a saturated solution of laundry borax and water to spray down any wood close to the fire. When dry it'll be reasonably fire resistant. I'll never build a permanent stand for a propane forge again, I find myself having to adjust the shop to accommodate ONE tool. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thanks Frosty, Forge stand is light, and relatively mobile. but I may add wheels. I like the lay out you've made up. and yes, the power tools will stay in the other shop. One thing you left out is the quench tank but I'm sure I can find a useful location for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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