Here I experiment to answer the question "would errant embers accidentally light off my coal reserves?". Let's throw some heat around in this episode :)
Great demo, thanks. I cant get coal where im at. Over 300 miles to my nearest source (a tractor supply 3 states away). Im currently using hardwood charcoal bought at Walmart. I didn't know coal was so hard to burn. Im making a long road trip soon and hope to buy a few bags.
Thanks for joining! My first order was bought online; shipping was about as much as the coal! Hardwood does great really, so keep it up! I've still got 2 drums of Tractor Supply nut coal I rarely use. It's anthracite and generally difficult to forge with, particularly with hand- crank blower. Best wishes!
@@IronsInTheFire-Official i thought the tractor supply anthracite was the right coal. What do i really want to get if i can find it and where do i look to find it? Im heading to Jacksonville Florida next week and thinking someone there surely supplies coal.
@devonodonnell6443 look for Bituminous Coal...or by the brand "Pennsylvania Smithing Coal" or just smithing coal. You can forge with Anthracite, it's just more difficult and limiting, in a way. Best to stick with Bit Coal; it "cokes up" nicely and allows for proper forging.
All bituminous coal, mined. I've never desired to work with wood charcoal but I may experiment with it one day. I've also got a stock of Anthracite coal I rarely use; it's more a backup really.
