Hello everyone. I am new to blacksmithing. I have done a lot of reading and watching videos about forges. I have also been window shopping available forges on- line. The one I want to get is offered with either a coal or coke pot. The difference being the depth, around two inches more for the coal I believe. My question is, which one should I get? Coke is preferred, yet more expensive if purchased rather than made. So, if made by me, I will be starting from coal. So I need a coal pot. Why does two inches make burning coal/ coke any different or better. Which one should I get and why. They aren’t cheap. Yes, I know I can make a forge out of a rusty soda can.
thanks.