November 26, 200916 yr Do you guys have trouble finding coal for sale? How much does it cost these days? I'm new to this and I am trying to decide between gas and coal for a forge. Thanks for your replys. Ben
November 26, 200916 yr Normally I pay anywhere from $8 to $12 per 50lb bag - I pay about about $75 for 100lb of propane. I only use coal for demo's and like the convenience of gas - being able to turn my forge on and off and having it up to temp in just a few minutes is nice, plus I save fuel by only burning when I need to.
November 26, 200916 yr First thing is where do you live? Availability and price vary greatly depending on where you are. Go to user CP and put in your location to make it easier for people to help with this.
November 26, 200916 yr I buy mine by the pickup load right at 1/2ton. Two weeks ago it was $308 a ton still considerably cheaper than by the bag. I filled up 2 100# propane tanks yesterday at $82 each. I burn more propane than coal also. Good luck and enjoy, John
November 26, 200916 yr My two cents...... There is a mine just over the border from me in BC that sells Met coal for $169USD per metric tonne (2100lbs). Wish I could move that much. But I did just get a great deal on some from an IFI member just recently. Deals are relative. If you drive 2 hours to buy good quality coal but only buy 2 bags, not a deal. Buy 4+ and or co-op with some local smiths in the same boat as you, then you can get a great deal.
November 26, 200916 yr Dont know if Durham is your last name, or if it is your location in NC. If it is the location, I have a lead on some coal in Roxboro, but I haven't bought any from the guy yet. He's selling for $10 a 50# bag. There is also a guy in Pittsboro selling Sewell coal. The last time I bought from him, it was $12.50 a 50# bag.
November 28, 200916 yr I am in Oregon and currently pay about $23 per 50 lb bag and have to drive about 1/2 hr one way to get it. I too am wondering if a propane forge would end up being cheaper for the fact that I can buy fuel right down the street, and for the fact that it's easier to work on multiple projects without fear of burning my stuff up..... I am JEALOUS of you guys that buy 2,000 lbs of coal for around the same price that I buy 200......... Edited November 28, 200916 yr by Brasilikilt
November 28, 200916 yr It really matters where you are. Im the beating heart of coal country. I can buy it at the teple crushed to size and washed for $100 a Ton :D
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