[TheForge] Coal, propane, or charcoal?

[Saint Phlip]

On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Gabriel Cain <gabriel at dreamingcrow.com> wrote:
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> Saint Phlip wrote:
>> Yeah, Walmart has a decent hardwood charcoal for a decent price- 10
>> lbs for about $5. One bag usually lasts me through a full day (start
>> about 9-10 AM, keep going until dark) of smithing.
>
> Sorry Phlip, that's a terrible price. :)

Yeah, I know, but it's the best I've found in this area.

> I buy my hardwood charcoal (which I use for grilling, Lazarri brand) from
> Cash and Carry, a restaurant supply store.  50 lbs for $12.    You might
> check if you have such a store near you.

I'll see if I can find one nearby. The other place I've found is even
worse, but at least I can find it.

>> Should have seen the expression on the employees faces, though, this
>> spring, when I went through to get 20 bags for a particular project
>> ;-)
>>
>
> Doubtlessly hilarious!
>
>
> -Gabriel

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