Bigiron15 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I’m a complete beginner when it comes to this hobby, but I’m really keen to get on with it. I have a small forge thats probably around 50cm by 30cm and lots of space however ventilation is giving me some trouble. I have a big stable thats around 2/3 stories high but its only the one floor, and has large doors. Currently I have the forge set up near the stable doors however I've seen a lot of posts about ventilation and I worry that my set up might be terrible. The other alternative is to take it into a building next to the stable however I’m not sure if theres enough airflow there as the room isnt the biggest. (It does have a window and door that provide a straight line of airflow through the room. Any help would be appreciated, thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 We could use some help too; is this a coal, charcoal, propane, natural gas or induction forge? You know the details; we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigiron15 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Sorry haha, never used anything like this before. Im planning on using forge coke. The smaller area would be easy to ventilate with a hood over the forge however I’m not sure if theres a minimum space requirement or if that changes with open doors/windows etc. Edited January 15, 2020 by Bigiron15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 So smoke is not so much the problem but CO is. Are there any animals in this stable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigiron15 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Nope, just me in the stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 A side sucker and a 10" dia chimney would do fine as long as there is a source of make up air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigiron15 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 There is a blocked up chimney in the room. If it could be unblocked, could I use that? The forge would fit in the chimney housing but the air supply may be limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Welcome to IFI... Have you read this yet? It is full of tips like editing your profile to show your location. READ THIS FIRST You should be able to use the existing chimney, but pictures of what you are looking at would help with answers about whether a forge with super sucker hood could be adapted to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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