June 4, 201412 yr 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
June 4, 201412 yr 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...
June 5, 201412 yr Author 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.
July 19, 201412 yr Mongers In Harrisonburg sells stoker coal. It is what the guild uses and it does well. Not sure the cost. Phone # 540-434-3882.
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