
Most efficient charcoal forge design? - BladeForums.com
Feb 7, 2013 · I have been scouring the internet for information on specifically CHARCOAL (not regular coal) forges and their designs. I am having trouble finding a place that has a collection …
Charcoal Forge Build - BladeForums.com
Jan 1, 2009 · I've had several e-mails from members about the charcoal forge I use, I needed another for welding so we took pics along the way. All you need for a forge is a hole in the …
Starting a charcoal forge - BladeForums.com
Aug 17, 2011 · Hey guys, I am going to be building a small brick forge that will be fueled by charcoal in my backyard. This is the first time I have ever done something like this so I was …
Charcoal forge advice - BladeForums.com
Aug 8, 2016 · I was just wondering if anyone could post some tips/tutorials or links to relevant threads on how to actually use a charcoal forge. I have a simple brake drum forge set up, but …
Charcoal is the superior fuel for bladesmithing! - BladeForums.com
Nov 9, 1999 · Charcoal is inherently kinder to high carbon steels. What do I mean by that statement? Charcoal readily produces a reducing atmosphere in the forge. In fact it takes …
Using A Charcoal Grill As A Forge - BladeForums.com
Dec 19, 2005 · Do you guys think I could use my charcoal grill as a forge to heat treat? I can get air onto the charcoal to make sure it's hot. I don't know if it work though. Has anyone tried …
How hot does charcoal get? - BladeForums.com
Sep 28, 2002 · If yo'ure gonna use charcoal and need lots of heat, grab an airbrush compressor or even a hair dryer, and use that as a blower to get the fire really hot. That's what I'm doing …
lump charcoal or blacksmith coal - BladeForums.com
Jul 23, 2017 · Does blacksmith coal work/heat better or am i good to keep working with my lump charcoal. Would adding dry wood help or hinder the lump charcoal. Here is the link to the forge …
is a charcoal fire fit for heat treating 1084? - BladeForums.com
Jan 29, 2010 · If you build a proper coal/charcoal forge you can do the HT in it. With no experience the results will be unpredictable, but with some practice you can harden in a simple …
Beginer wood/charcoal forge plans - BladeForums.com
Jul 13, 2009 · The charcoal was a Whitlox mini and my propane is an Atlas Graham. Nothing wrong with the Whitlox, it's well made and functions just fine, but if I did it over again I would …