Student Forges for use with Coal
Side Draft Hoods and Brick Topped Forging Tables
Designed by Dick Nietfled, Blacksmith Class Instructor
Hoods are 14 gauge Stainless Steel. All chimneys are 14 inch pipe.
Fronts of hoods are plumb above the hood side of firepot.
--These hoods do not have, nor need, smoke shelves—
Style #1 with removable draft side shields
All brick topped tables are 32” high, 34” wide, and 54” long
Style #1 Room for coal on all 4 sides of the firepot
Hood opening size: 16” high, 10” wide
Style #2
The top of all firepots are flush with table surface
Style #2 Room for coal on all 4 sides of the firepot
Style #2
Hood Opening Size: 16” High, 10” Wide @ Back, 15” Wide @ Front
Style #2 on old Railroad Forge
Style #2 on old Buffalo Forge
Sliding Air Gate Configuration on Fan Blown Forge
The 3 Handles on a Fan Blown Forge
