Part 1 of 3 from our Blacksmith Shop discusses the various types of fuel that blacksmiths used to manage the fire and heat levels while working.
Blacksmith's Coal Forge
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PDF) Blacksmiths' Fuel: the Analysis of Slags from Archaeological and Contemporary Iron-Working
What is the cheapest and most efficient forge setup for a blacksmith? What system (hand crank, propane torch, etc) should I implement to heat up my forge to high enough temperatures?
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The Science of Fire – BushcraftUK
Only my 5th attempt at building a forge. all I can say is anthracite is definitively a pain in the butt. : r/Blacksmith
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Only my 5th attempt at building a forge. all I can say is anthracite is definitively a pain in the butt. : r/Blacksmith