terminalxs
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I honestly didn't know there was a difference, I thought coal was...well, black. I didn't know there were varieties. I'll ask before I buy any. Thanks for the tip. Also, I'm going to try to lessen airflow today when I fire up again, hope that helps. I appreciate all the advice immensely!
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I made the forge using all 2" stuff. I assume that perhaps I should block some of the airflow, eh? Also, um, forgive me but the good coal/bad coal argument, I couldn't tell you if its good or bad. I live in front of a forest, perhaps I should just begin to make charcoal? I just don't as of yet know how...perhaps more investigation is in order...
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I do have pretty easy access to coal, which is likely cheaper than hardwood chunk charcoal anyway, is that a viable option?
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I did try hardwood charcoal today. Its a pain to light. I pretty much fill the drum which is about 5 inches or so deep. I don't regulate the air with anything besides the hair dryer. I put it on high to start the charcoal really going, then put it on low. Is that maybe the problem, too MUCH air? I just thought that the more air the hotter the flame...please excuse my ignorance at all this...learning from ebooks, websites, etc. Andy
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Hello all! This is my first post, so be gentle...hehe. I have never smithed before, and just but a brake drum forge. I have a hair dryer connected that puts out varying speeds of air, and it does heat steel to glowing red, but takes forever. I am using hardwood charcoal, but nothing home-made...kingsford...hehe. I can get coal, would that be hotter quicker, or is there some trick I'm just not grasping? Thanks!