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[Papasmirf]

My shop/barn, tool shed, 20'w x 70'L is basically open to the south and east. Should I ventilate the forge?

 

[FarmWrench]

Once you start heating metal with solid fuel or used oil, getting outside just makes sense.
If you don't vent I doubt that a co detector will give you quick enough warning.
I would love a hood and an old school brick hearth.

 

[Papasmirf]

I understand carbon monoxide. I've spent 40 years in the heat and a/c business as a master contractor. But I didn't asked the question like I should have. Thanks for HHS safety tip though. What I meant was: does the ventilation help, or is it part of the actions to provide enough air for a hotter combustion or not. My forge is nearest to the east open entrance, 20' w x 12' h, and the 40' w x 9' open south side. Yes, I like to have a factory forge, but have been fun putting this drum together. And it works good.

 

[rsallen]

A blower under the fire box?
Is that what you're asking after?

 

[Papasmirf]

No, but an exhaust ventilator to remove the fumes from the "open" shop. Is the exhaust vent being on helping the flame to be hotter or is the blower under the forge the only "needed" source of air. Of all the videos I've watched it's never been mentioned.

 

[rsallen]

An exhaust vent is only needed to keep your work space livable.

Have fun playing.
And play safe.

 

[Papasmirf]

Today , I've put my supplies, equipment, and vent pipe out on the table. Tomorrow is fabrication day and hopefully complete. I'll take some pics.
Guys, thank you and hope all of you and hours have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Today , I've put my supplies, equipment, and vent pipe out on the table. Tomorrow is fabrication day and hopefully complete. I'll take some pics.
Guys, thank you and hope all of you and hours have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year.

Ahhhhh, the best thing about blacksmithing, making tools to make kewels. Blacksmithing is the world's best twofer, sometimes threefer. That's because invariably you have to make tools before you can make your project. This afternoon I got to make some really kewel stuff so that I can make some even keweler stuff for the holidays.