JD60 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I have been looking for a source for coal and recently ran across Phoenix Coal Co. in NE Oklahoma near Vinita. Their website says that they can offer coal in 50 lb. bags. Here is the analysis from the website: .6% sulphur, 12,000 BTU, 10% Ash and 10% Moisture Has anyone used coal from this mine and is it good for blacksmithing? Thanks, JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I haven't used it. Is it bituminous or anthracite? It's a little low on the BTU scale but the sulfur is low also. It should be okay. If the price is right then buy a bag and give it a go. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The Vinita mine is where the NW Chapter of BOA (Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas) sources their coal for years. I like it and forge with it all the time. Their coal is bituminous. You can buy in bulk. Our coalmeister buys about 10,000# at a time, I have picked up around 900# on occasion. Take a pickup or trailer and get enough to last. They will load you out with a loader. I am not aware if they sell bagged coal. Your contact at the Vinita mine is "Sandy"...she handles the coal sales at the mine. Great folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Welcome JD60... I always suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST The coal we get for the BOA is on par with the coal that Kane & sons sells and a lot cheaper (especially if you can pick it up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 JD60, if you (or anyone else) would like more info on getting coal at the Vinita mine, please PM me. I've made quite a few trips there. Posting publicly here on the forum would probably be considered advertising and a violation of the TOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD60 Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Thanks for the responses. arkie, I sent you a PM. JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 JD, reply sent back! Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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