[TheForge] Using tent as a smithy

Mon May 6 19:35:01 2002

My brother and myself have a tent fly supported by six pole and an center
ridge.  The actual fly material is the same type of cloth used to make
welding screens.  We have use it for demonstrations and for when we teach
blacksmithing courses at the local pioneer village.  Works great.  Easy to
set up and knock down.

Peter at the Fat Raccoon

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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Williams, Mark E.
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 12:15 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Using tent as a smithy

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

"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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