Subject: Re: forge coal, what to use ?

From: Dave <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 07:26:24 -0500

At 08:53 AM 8/28/96 +0200, you wrote:
>i have build my owb forge some days ago ...
>but now one question:
>
>what do you use to fire ?
>charcoal, anthrazit (?), wood ,,,
>
>what burns hottest, whats best for what ...
>
>thank you und tschuess !!! -=> SEBASTIAN <=-
>-- 
>alle schraib- kommer- oda gros- und klainschraibunksfehler
>basiren auf der neuen rechtschraibreform und spiegeln den
>aktuelen bildunksstant wider !!!
>
>

it's been my experience that anthracite is not good for forges.  You need
bituminous coal, with a typical analysis of low sulphur, low volatils and
relatively low ash.  If bituminous is not available, use charcoal.  Note,
use regular charcoal, not charcoal bricquets.

Dave Brown
Heritage 'Smithing
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Green Bay, WI

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 12:10:47 -0400

I would recommend using metalurgical coke if soft coal was
  not available or you are concerned about your neighbors
  complaining about smoke and soot.

  - Matt