[TheForge] propane vs coal vs charcoal

[Ron Childers]

Split logs appx 2x4-5, limbs, 2x4 lumber & misc construction debris (not
pressure treated) will make charcoal...

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Subject: Re: [TheForge] propane vs coal vs charcoal

On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 5:26 PM, David Childress <trollkeep at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Terry,
>
> I have a book on making charcoal and coke.  If you have a close to
> sealed vessel with a single pipe coming out.  Run the pipe under the
> vessel.  Have 1/8" holes 1" apert drilled in the pipe. Fill your
> vessel with wood.  You build a fire under the vessel.  As the wood
> inside heats it releases flamable gases once this starts the pipe
> becomes a burner and the process is now self sustaining.  When all the
> wood is converted the "burner will go out.  Allow to cool before
> opening.  Viola, charcoal.

What is the name of the book?  Would (wood) you recommend it?

Also, what size/type of wood is suitable for making charcoal?  Are we
talking larger chunks (logs), or would smaller stuff also work - like
sticks, branches, etc?   I have a lot of woodland debris which it
would be nice to be able to process and use, as opposed to simply
burning it up to get rid of it.

Thanks,

don
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