JustKai

I really appreciate for all the replies and informations. Since English is not my first tongue and there isn't any really big, active community here to talk about forging so researching can be quite difficult to be honest but this forum is a goldmine with wonderful peoples! I still have a long way to go and surely gon' learn a lot on here. Thanks again! Edit: Almost broke my neck while inspecting Charles's pics.

I just found out about this forum like 2 hours ago and I'm reading some of the posts. Sort of overwheelming by the informations at the moment so I apologize if my questions are obtrusive.

Hello folks, Since the pandemic i've saved myself some time to dig into blacksmithing but can't really seem to find the local community from where I live so I just wondering what's the differences using straight digged up dirt outside/clay/clay and sand mix for the JABOD and do I really need power tools to start? I intend to use mainly charcoal for fuel then I saw a post about charcoal doesn't really like trench so should I just make a small hole instead in my 15''x24'' JABOD? Maybe some simple tips for headstart too? May sound a litle bit absurb but It'd be great to have some guidance and insight . Thanks in advance and stay safe folks.