What can I use for coal forge?

Bituminous Coal Bituminous is the coal-of-choice for the blacksmith. It is a soft, mid-grade, black coal. Mined from deeper mines than lignite, it burns much more cleanly. When burning coal in the forge, we keep a “stock pile” of wet coal on the sides of the fire.

How do you extinguish a coal forge?

How do you put out a coal fire forge? The fastest way to extinguish a coal fire forge is by shutting off the air flow and digging out the glowing coals so that they get exposed to cold air.

How many CFM do I need for coal forge?

Charcoal likes around 100-300 CFM, depending on how big your firepot is. Shop-vacs are WAY too much air. A hair dryer is better.

Can you use wood in a coal forge?

Coal turns to coke and wood turns to charcoal. With either, you can stop the combustion as it carbonizes, or you can continue burning it. The trench shape of the Whitlox Wood-Fired Forge is ideal for using wood fuel straight from the raw wood form directly to the charcoal stage, as gravity concentrates the coals.

What kind of coal should I use in my forge?

Although lignite can be used in a forge, it will produce more clinker than any other grade of coal, making it poorly-suited for blacksmithing. Bituminous Coal Bituminous is the coal-of-choice for the blacksmith.

What is a coal forge?

A coal forge is a hearth that uses coal as fuel for a fire that will allow a blacksmith or other worker to heat metal to high enough temperatures that the metal becomes malleable. The system includes several components that help stoke the fire, including a moving air fan or bellows, a fire pot in which the coals will burn,…

What is forge coals for?

What Is a Coal Forge? A coal forge is a hearth that uses coal as fuel for a fire that will allow a blacksmith or other worker to heat metal to high enough temperatures that the metal becomes malleable.