[TheForge] Using tent as a smithy

Mon May 6 12:49:01 2002

What are they listed under? I've tried canopies, garages, shelters, tarps,
and tents....

Phlip

----- Original Message -----
From: "Williams, Mark E." <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Using tent as a smithy

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> 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.
>
> 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
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> "Herman, Richard A" 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.
>
> > 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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