Addison Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hello everyone,My name is Addison de Lisle. I have a (very) small blacksmithing studio, and looking to get another forge. I have a three burner propane forge already, but I would like to work in a more open forge that would accommodate less linear work. I have been talking with a local metalworking school (New England School of Metalwork), and they have offered to sell me a charcoal forge or a coal forge, depending on my preference (the charcoal forge is a side draft with a shallower firepot). I would very much prefer to work with charcoal, but I am having some difficulty finding a source for lump charcoal. I thought it wouldn't be to difficult given the lumber and paper industry in Maine, but I haven't had much luck finding it available in 40lb bags or more. I have looked into making charcoal myself, and it sounds interesting and fun, but at this point I would rather spend my time forging than collecting wood. Does anyone know of a lump charcoal supplier that will sell in 40lb bags or more (preferably near New England)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I was going to say GFShttp://www.gfs.com/en/store-locator.page? but they are not quite in your area. They are a restaurant supply store that sells to the public. Ask at a local small business bar or diner and see if there is a similar type of store in your area. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 We used to buy 40# sacks directly from a charcoal producer in PA when we ran bloomeries at Pennsic; but they are probably too far for you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If you are in or near Auburn ME, check Aubuchon Hardware. They sell blacksmith coal in 40# bags, with their heating coal. Current price is 12.49 a bag plus tax. There are a bunch of stores in Maine.Check them out at: http://www.hardwarestore.com/ Call first not all stores carry blacksmith coal. Otherwise check Agway or other agricultural retailers. Its amazing what they sell... every spring my local Agway gives me bags of antracite that have been damaged or ripped... because they cant sell them... to other people... I use the aubuchon blacksmith coal, and I like it, but your mileag may vary... Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpiotte Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I too use the Aubochon Hardware coal. If they don't carryit they will order it for you. It is under masonry supplies for some reason. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Rossi Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 We sell charcoal at the New England School of Metalwork in Auburn. www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 i make my own charcoal. very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Honcho Gregory Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Be Careful when you buy charcoal. some are just junk. Ask a BBQ team. Oh that's us... Try this http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag It's what we use to look at charcoal before we buy any Psss. It also has addresses of suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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