Hi. I am from south Alabama (Brewton Area) and want to start blacksmithing. The first thing I need to do is build a forge. I have not been able to find coal for sale south of Bessemer (which is a pretty long haul for me). I have tried every option I can think of. I even thought about ordering off the internet, but shipping and handling KILLS me! I thought about a gas forge also. I even built a blower torch and a forge body, ordered 24lbs of kast-o-lite (it was not enough to do my forge, and by the looks of it S&H is going to KILL me again). Also, I like the idea of a coal forge more than gas. Does anybody know where I can find coal around my area? Like I said, I have tried EVERY source I can think of, researched for weeks, and called businesses all around. I even called a company from mobile that deals only in coal, but the manager said he couldnt help me with small orders. I actually even walked about 8miles of RR tracks, but to no avail. Is there anyone on this forum that can help me? Or should I just nut up and make the trip to Bessemer?
