Smithc11369 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Alright I've looked a few times on IFI for good blacksmithing coal in Michigan but can't really find a good answer. If you live in Michigan, where do you get your coal from and how much do they charge? Even if you live in Ohio near the border, that'll work too. Thanks guys, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRON FIST RICH Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Chad STREAT FUEL CO. 800 ERIE ST. FLINT MI. has good smithing coal. i havent bought any in a year or so i cant give you a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRunals Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Tim Carr the VP of MABA has some pretty nice stuff for sale. He is in Muskegon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Seelye Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Larry Carrigan of MI Artist Blacksmith Org (MABA) has some in Rives Junction. Chad, Think about joining MABA, Tim and Larry's ad's are in the paper. Also there are others that meet that get their coal other places, and I'm sure they would be glad to share their locations where they get it. One guy gets his somewhere in Detroit, but I think its coke not coal. Seeing you're on the boarder, Ohio has at least 2 organizations, SOFA (Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil) being the biggest I've been to. Or just show up at a meeting and ask questions. Great bunch of people with a LOT more talent than I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefarm39 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Chad, if you are ever over closer to the west side of Michigan, call Steve P. He has a semi load of coal in 50 lb bags for sale. PM me for his phone number, or search on eBay for coal, or matchlessantiques and you can get his contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithc11369 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 What about this place in Ohio called Dennis Farms? I was thinking about heading down there today to grab some. I have to call in the morning to see if they have it in bags or if I have to drive a truck down there but a few places on the net refer to that place as having really good soft coal. Thanks for all the other advice though I appreciate it and I'll look into joining MABA. Are they pretty welcoming to newbies? Thanks again Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Seelye Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hey Chad, Most of us were newbies (once). I was nervous the first time but found out that it's just a bunch of people that share the same common interests. we have people who are Professional smiths all the way down to real newbies, people with big equipment down to people with a brake drum forge, hammer and an anvil shaped object (ASO), we even have people with no tools that like to just come and watch. Being prejudiced, I think we have one of the best newsletters out there too. I spent 2 years as a member before I went to a meeting, before that all I did was read the newsletter. We meet all over the state so I don't always make it to every meeting or sometimes we share rides. Several members live close to the Detroit / Ann Arbor area, so you should be able to make it to some meetings. If you have more questions you can PM me or find me on facebook (on the anvil blacksmithing). Hope you find your coal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithc11369 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks Jeff! I ended up going down to Ohio and getting some from there that's brought in especially for SOFA from WV, we'll see how that does. I appreciate the encouragement and I'll think seriously about joining the organization. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKindy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Trying to re-open this thread to see if anything has changed. Any Coal near Southern metro Detroit area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Cummings-Moore Graphite Co. is in Detroit and has coke. 313-841-1615 After that? Might try the place listed above in Flint. Nearer to ya is Noble's 8 mile landscape supply, B & W Landscape, and Derricks Appliance Repair, all in the Detroit Area, although I couldn't tell ya if what they have is the good stuff or anthracite. If all else fails find a farrier supply. They often carry coal. Chesterfield Farrier Supply is near you, (586) 749-3511. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I switched from coal to coke and had a ton of L Brand coke shipped in....cost about $725 delivered on a pallet. Always an option if all else fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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