[TheForge] Small shop questions

[GHS]

I agree. If the walls can only be 8 ft, then go for a steeply pitched roof.

Mike Graf

Dan Tull wrote:

> 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
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> From: "Kirk & Bettina Wehner" <kbwehner at msn.com>
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> Subject: [TheForge] Small shop questions
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> 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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