[TheForge] Small shop questions

[Dan Tull]

I'll always regret not making my walls taller than 8'

Let the heat get away from your head.
dan tull
georgia
abba, afc, S.C. psba, obg,sofa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk & Bettina Wehner" <kbwehner at msn.com>
To: "Forge List" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:52 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Small shop questions


A few months ago members of The Forge kindly gave me advice on setting up a
basic shop.  It's taken a while, but we are now at the point of actually
building the shop.  Although I had hoped for more....I'm ending up with a
15' x 20' shop with some additional outside space that will be under cover.
Before we move forward, I was hoping for some more advice.

(1)  The shop is will have a concrete floor (I know that's a debatable
issue, but I like concrete) and will be stick built.  It has 8' walls and
will have some windows & a cupola for venting.  I was also able to position
it to get a good breeze from prevailing winds.  I primarily use a gas forge
(very similar to the one Gabe showed that he's building....in fact mine was
from David Lisch).  I also have plans to eventually add a side draft coal
forge or a bigger gas forge for larger pieces.  So, the question is, should
I have any concerns about using a fairly small stick built structure for the
shop?

(2)  Given the small space, I don't plan to divide it up to separate the
"cleaner" area from the forge.  Does anyone have tips on maximizing the
space utilization?  At the ABANA conference someone suggested making
workstations are movable as possible by putting everything on wheels.

As always, your thoughts would be appreciated.......
Bettina
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