Side draft forge hood for the coal forge - an overview

There have been numerous questions regarding my forge hood. So lets take a look at the side draft forge hood and why it works. Its Christmas eve here in the blacksmith shop as I film this, so here is wishing everyone a very merry Christmas, even if you don't watch this until mid July.

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