Jeff Jabben

Thanks for all the information!

I'll give it a go, thanks.

Are bellows absolutely required for steel blacksmithing with charcoal? I'm very aware that bellows are important and how helpful they are but as a propane blacksmith converting to charcoal I'm wanting to know if it's possible to use a lot more charcoal in replace of the bellows. Me and my family go to camp grounds a lot and I like nothing more than to forge outside and get to teach on goers and keep myself busy. I made a portable charcoal forge but there is no insert for a tueryre although one could be added, the next best thing is a short pipe and my lungs. Bottom line, Can the air pressure/cfm be replaced by more charcoal/better insulation? Max temps I will be reaching 95% of the time are 2200 degrees F. Thanks - Jeff