Cavpilot2k Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Hi all, I'm new here and a new smith as well. I've taken a few classes and just purchased a forge, anvil, and some basic tools. I'm in SE Massachusetts near Plymouth and wondering if there is a good, reasonably priced source for coal around here. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Look for your closet aubuchon hardware store. They carry bituminous coal. 12 dollars for a fifty pound bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Awesome, thanks! There's one not ten miles from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yup no problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 They only have anthracite on hand but can order bituminous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Really? every Aubuchon hardware I've ever been to had bituminous coal. Then again the Aubuchon hardware I go to is the same store that the New England School of Metalwork get theirs. Make sure that they order pea coal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Williams Coal and Oil Braintree Mass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 23 hours ago, arftist said: Williams Coal and Oil Braintree Mass Thanks. I got some from an Aubuchon, but they had no idea when they'd be getting more. I'll use Williams when I need more (I have 250 lb), as I work on the Quincy/Braintree line, so it's super convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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