[TheForge] Using tent as a smithy

Mon May 6 11:03:00 2002

Hi -
    I do fairs with a 10x20 canvas (10x10 over the smithy, 10x10
over the 'display' room) - the forge has a hood and some cheap
6" pipe to direct the smoke out under the edge.  It's better than
standing in the sun and is some protection in rain.  If you can,
I would second the idea of making a cheap real roof -- 4x4 posts,
some 2x10 beams, 2x4 rafters, 1x6 purloins, and sheet steel
roofing isn't that expensive or time consuming (think a good
weekend for a 10x10 to 10x20 depending on your work level).
Don't forget security concerns - hauling equipment back to a
storage shed get's old fast.

Steve
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At 09:08 AM 5/6/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>[email protected] wrote:
>
> > I use a 10x15 tent frame with silver tarps for my roof to
> > keep the sun off of
> > me. No walls in the summer. Work at night if possible.
>
>I have a question for the group.  The above comment, plus one by Frosty, has
>got me thinking about using a tent for a smithy.  So far I have literally
>been a classic "under the shade of the old Oak Tree" type smith, and I am
>getting real tired of having restrictions due to weather and the amount of
>time to set up and take down every time I want to do something.  Have many
>others tried this route to set up a temporary(?) workshop.  I know Jack
>Andrews recommended a tipi in "Edge of the Anvil", but a good size tipi is
>around $1000.
>
>Anyone else using a tent (awning) out there?  Advantages/Disadvantages?  I
>wonder if you need a hood on the forge to help get rid of the smoke?  What
>size tent works best?  Keep in mind I live in Minnesota and really don't
>expect this to help with the winter time, but sure would help for summer.
>
>Appreciate any help from others experience.
>
>Rich Herman
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