[TheForge] Fuel selection

[Bisnette SSgt Bernie R]

I'm in the same situation living in Japan.  They won't even let the common
man burn coal due to their emissions standards.
What I use is wood charcoal sold in the local market, but have gotten
desperate and used whatever is around, tree branches, 2X4's etc.  I just
heap it on. I've gone through quite some forge designs.  Double lined packed
with catalytic converter beads, hooded, made with fire clay...anything to
keep the heat in.  I would recommend if you use wood charcoal, try and build
your forge with a somewhat round bottom to allow the coals to pile in the
middle.  I tried making charcoal from wood once...forgot to leave vent holes
and blew the lid of a 5 gallon can down the street! 
What kind of Traditional Irish fiddle do they play where you're from? I've
been playing for about 12 years now and would love more than anything to
mountain bike across Ireland and visit Claire, Donegal, Kerry, etc...the
fiddlers that have come from these areas have really set a standard!  
 

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tod Estes
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:42 AM
To: mi3gto at digipeater.net; Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Fuel selection

George,
I dont know how scarce coal is where you are at but Bituminous coal is
great easy to start and Cokes nicely. Coke is harder to start but hot
quicker in my opinion
> Folks can anyone suggest the way to select fuel for a forge?
>
> I have read various trade and brand names but none of those that I have
> read
> are available in the UK so I am looking a way to select a fuel from
> samples.
> What are the things to watch for both good and bad? Which fuels to avoid
> at
> all costs? Is it worth making your own coke?
>
> Thanks.
>
> George
> Bluebell Cottage
> 49 Cloughey Road
> Portaferry
> Co Down
> BT22 1NQ
> Northern Ireland
> UK
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Tod Estes
Oologah Smithy
Oologah,Oklahoma. (Home of Will Rogers.)
Saltfork Craftsmen ABA, ABANA
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Chorus: What medicine found'st thou for this
        malady?
Prometheus: I planted blind hope in the heart of
           him.
Chorus: A mighty boon thou gavest there to man.
Prometheus: Moreover, I conferred the gift of fire
Chorus: And have frail mortals now the flame-
        bright fire.
Prometheus: yes, and shall master many arts
            thereby."

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