[TheForge] Using tent as a smithy

[Williams, Mark E.]

I use a 10' by 12' canopy for my shop in the backyard. Sometime in the
future, I hope to build a metalsheathed structure. The canopy works well
keeping sun and rain off the anvil and the blacksmith. When it snows,
you have to get the snow off the canopy. I don't have a flue on my forge
so I'm careful when starting the fire. Otherwise, things work well. My
canopy has a 6' eave and a 7' or so ridge.=20

A source of canopies is Tek Supply  www.teksupply.com  They are located
in both Iowa and Connecticut and service the agricultural community
mainly. Their canopies have a 6' eave and a 9' ridge. They do sell a
fire-retardant tarp for their canopies. Check their website.

Mark





"Herman, Richard A" wrote:
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> LrdThorolf@aol.com wrote:
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> > 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.
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> 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.=20

> 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.
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