[TheForge] Coal, propane, or charcoal?

[bohlb]

I am in the same situation living in a suburban neighborhood.  So, I buy and 
burn coke.  The only noticeable smoke I get is when I start it (using 
newspaper).  After getting used to it I have no problem getting it started 
or keeping it going.

Bill
Littleton

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Reedy" <lfpd7311 at gmail.com>
To: "The Forge" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 9:17 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Coal, propane, or charcoal?


What fuel do you prefer to use; coal, propane, or charcoal?  Something 
else?!?  Why?  What do you use most often?

I'm in a residential area and I'm not so sure I can get by with using coal 
for too much longer (at least that's what the kind police officer suggested) 
and charcoal is like forging with a Zippo in a homemade rivet-style forge. 
I'm looking at building a propane forge but venturi burners are rather 
intimidating and I'm worried about fuel usage and cost.  I only get to fire 
up the forge 1-2 times a month if I'm lucky but if I switch to propane I'd 
be out there 3-4 times a week.  Any one else in a similar predicament? 
Thanks.


Brian Reedy
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