jimmybabyboy

Thanks for the advice! And I have already built a few forges that were not "permanent". I just want a forge that I can rely on without any problems. I've been "blacksmithing" for three years now. 

I'm currently building my first shop, and I need a design for a forge. I just wanted to know what you guys preferred in a forge, specific qualities, design, things to avoid etc... I use anthracite, there are no suppliers of bituminous near me. Also I go to a local trade school for welding and I can make everything from steel. So im trying to make a forge that lasts and is preferably made from steel. Thanks for the help guys!!

Thanks for the help! Also do you guys buy metal locally or online, if online where?

Hey guys I'm brand new to smithing and this website, but I was wondering if you guys could help me out with something? I built myself a brake drum forge, and my dad has a coal furnace to heat the house that he uses anthracite for. So I use that for a forge, what is the best type of coal for blacksmithing?