Millhand Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Anyone know where a guy can get coal up here in de swamp? I found a source but he's a 3 and a half hour drive. I live in North West Michigan. Pic is a bug. Everytime I post a old post pops up. Do love the temper on that weight though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Have you checked the Yellow pages, the real paper ones are better if you need to start calling folk after doing a web search. Look for coal, blacksmithing supplies and farrier supplies lastly call a farrier. If the people you call don't carry coal chances are they'll know who does. Be specific, if you just ask for coal you'll get furnace/heating coal. Not all farriers use coal anymore, propane is more efficient, faster and cheaper with a minimal fire hazard but there are still farriers who use coal and they'll be known characters amongst the other shoers. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Are you in Northern Michigan, or the upper part of Lower Michigan? Can't help you below da Bridge. There's no good source in the part of Michigan north of Northern Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhand Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Isn't dat da the UP? Lol!! I reside with the trolls below the bridge 1 hour ago, Nick said: Are you in Northern Michigan, or the upper part of Lower Michigan? Can't help you below da Bridge. There's no good source in the part of Michigan north of Northern Michigan. thx frosty. I haven't tried the farriers yet. With the huge influx of Amish ,there has to be coal close. I'll check with them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefarm39 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Millhand, I know there is a fellow in Kalkaska that has coal for sale. Have you checked with MABA (Michigan Artist Blacksmith's Association)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhand Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 11 hours ago, firefarm39 said: Millhand, I know there is a fellow in Kalkaska that has coal for sale. Have you checked with MABA (Michigan Artist Blacksmith's Association)? Oh cool, thanks! I will do that. I've been thinking I need to sign up for the MABA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Greetings Millhand, What town in Mich. do you live? I have been a member of MABA since it started. Great group of folks.. I live in Cadillac/ Lake City and if I can help you in any way just ask. Did you build the firepot? Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhand Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 49 minutes ago, Jim Coke said: Greetings Millhand, What town in Mich. do you live? I have been a member of MABA since it started. Great group of folks.. I live in Cadillac/ Lake City and if I can help you in any way just ask. Did you build the firepot? Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Thank you for the generous offer! Once I get my shop in working order I'll definitely take you up on that I live in luther. Yep, I built the pot. Could have been better if I'd have spent some time drafting it. Just went to town with some soapstone and the torches. It had a last minute grown spert. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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