[TheForge] Coal, propane, or charcoal?

[Jim Beard]

Anyone know of a good source for metallurgical coke out in the pacific
northwest?

Thanks,

Jim
Drain, OR

On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:01 PM, bohlb <bohlb at comcast.net> wrote:
> 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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