nsbasicus

Hello, A started my workplace .. somehow I would like some advice on my forge does not seem to get the needed heat .. But could also be because of the coal I use bbq :-( have to make my own since there is no supplier of any kinds in my area .. Any how.. very soon i will place some pictures of the forge and maybe some kind more experienced blacksmith will have a look and say what can be improved ... Thanks for now ... It concerns a sideblast forge build from (old) bricks and loam ... Blower seems to havy (from a car 12 v with adaptor) blast like 3 cm diameter into a one brick width pot. How ever some questions for making your own coal .. (early days they didnot have suppliers for the coal either still plenty of blacksmiths there has to be a TRADITIONAL way to make coal yourself :-) ... I have see the youtubes on making charcoal in a big iron been andlead the gas to ignite beneath the been bu you have to burn a lot of wood first and the outcome is minimal of what i have seen .. Hmm ..long storry for the first message .. Love, peace and harmony to you all And thanks for any suggestions .. Pictures are comming ... have to figure it out how it works on this forum ..