[TheForge] Coal vs Propane

[Doug Ayen]

Philippa Alderton sang:
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "April & Bill Clemens" <newky2@ceinetworks.com>
> 
> > Why would anyone use anything as dangerous as propane when coal is
> > available?
> 
> Easier to start and maintain the fire- coal takes some doing. Personally,
> I'm becoming a big fan of charcoal- why screw with coal, when charcoal is so
> much easier to use- and much better smelling ;-)
> 
> Phlip
> 

Anyone know of a good source for bulk charcoal? I'm doing some primitive
ironmaking experiments and could use a ton or so. Ditto iron ore (found
one place that carries 50lb sacks, may have found a local iron mine, but
still trying pin that one down.) Northern VA if that matters.

Thanks!

--doug