galadduin Joined Dec 25, 2004 Messages 1,363 Jan 13, 2005 #2 I dont use any hood on my two forges outside. But when its windy may the "smoke gets in my eyes". No problem. The smithy must suffer...
I dont use any hood on my two forges outside. But when its windy may the "smoke gets in my eyes". No problem. The smithy must suffer...
S Sweany Joined Dec 3, 2002 Messages 1,660 Jan 13, 2005 #3 http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/forge/dcforge.html I built mine outa scrap iron. A barrel water tank or even a clothes dryer body have been used. Personally I don't like breathing coal smoke. The hood doesn't increase the forge heat in my experience.
http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/forge/dcforge.html I built mine outa scrap iron. A barrel water tank or even a clothes dryer body have been used. Personally I don't like breathing coal smoke. The hood doesn't increase the forge heat in my experience.