Bob lee

Thanks both of you what about using charcoal to light the coke.

It's a propane torch. I was able to get the forge started today using charcoal and a propane torch to light the coal

Thanks you I will try this out in the morning. Can a blow torch be used to get the coals going?

Hello smiths, I am teenager looking to get into this world of blacksmithing. I was recently surprised on my birthday with a ww2 era forge and blower. Unfortunately I have not been able to start the coal. The coal I was able to pick up had been sitting outside kind of wrapped up for a while. I have tried using newspaper covered in coal and even charcoal to help start my fire with no success. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Thread moved to correct place in forum