josh_parker Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I know coal is sometimes hard to find in va, so I did some research. If your close to the northern Shenandoah valley Henrys coal yard in Strasburg sells bulk Bituminous coal in nut or stoker size. As of 6/4 at 14:00 the price was $310 a ton and very reasonable delivery. I hope this helps someone and if anyone knows of other places, please post them. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_parker Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Almost forgot, the number to henrys is 540-465-5182. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Now is it good blacksmithing coal? Nothing you have posted says it's worth a hoot for forging! Things like sulfur content, ash content, coking button, if it's been oiled, etc are needed to be known. Why we suggest a person picks up a sample---say a 5 gallon bucket full and tries it before buying a ton and ending up using it to gravel their driveway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_parker Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 You're right. Nothing I posted said it was worth a hoot for forging. That's because I don't know if it is or not. Many people I have talked to complain that it is hard to get coal for any pupose in my area, so when I stumbled on to this bit of info I figured I would share. They also carry anthracite in bags. I'm currently busy getting a gas forge running and have no place to put coal anyway, just thought someone could use the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemish Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Mongers In Harrisonburg sells stoker coal. It is what the guild uses and it does well. Not sure the cost. Phone # 540-434-3882. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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