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Taking an old dog run area and turning it into a new space for metal work.
Opting for a simple paver-patio setup (the space is a rental and the build project budget is limited)
After we've laid out some mesh netting and pavers for the general layout to confirm scope and feasibility, we clear the way to begin leveling the ground one step/set of pavers at a time.
Dog run area was also the main drainage point for some gutters and a French drain, so that needed to be accounted for as we laid the pavers and leveled the foundation.
Leveling the main area proved a bit challenging given the amount of dirt that needed to be both removed and redistributed.
After a full weekend of work, we got the ground leveled, and used a porcelain tile as a center isle point for the patio area.
Why? Because I bought it thinking it'd be a good ground for the forge, but it turns out porcelain is not a good conductor of thermal shock (live and learn).
So instead of using it as a base as-is, the plan is to use it as a recessed center and then we'll fill it with sand and it will act as a sand pit. (The sand catches any molten metal that might fall during the melt and pour process and keep it safe instead of having it damage the porcelain or land on the concrete which may pose safety risks.)
With the foundation laid, we added fine sand between the pavers to help lock them in place. Added landscaping rocks and got a storage chest to hold supplies and the propane while the burner ran.
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