Student Coal Forges

Side Draft Hoods and Brick Topped Forging Tables

 Designed by Dick Nietfeld, Blacksmith Class Instructor

Hoods are 14 gauge Stainless Steel.  All chimneys are 14 inch pipe.

Front of hood openings are plumb above the hood side of firepot.

--These hoods do not have, nor need, smoke shelves--

Style # 1with 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 

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

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