Axxe55
Retiretgtshit stirrer
What's a hyperlink?Sent you a pm, would not hyperlink,sorry
What's a hyperlink?Sent you a pm, would not hyperlink,sorry
It’s a short cut to a web site or name that you click on that takes you directly to the source usually highlighted in blue colorWhat's a hyperlink?
OK. I just copy and paste them.It’s a short cut to a web site or name that you click on that takes you directly to the source
Black Mesa.I'm in the process of building a small coal forge for forging knife blades, out of some scrap iron and steel I have.
I need to find some bituminous coal. Anyone have any ideas? Smallest bag I can find online are 50 pound bags.
If I go home for Christmas I'll stop.Black Mesa.
Navajo reservation.
Arizona.
It's just laying on the ground out there.
It may not be your stocking where said coal is shoved up, er placed.I'm thinking of being naughty the rest of the year. Maybe Santa will fill up my stocking with some coal!
Well, I can dream of course!
From my understanding, using coal or coke for forging can introduce carbon into the iron which changes it from iron into steel. How much carbon is introduced, makes the difference between mild steel, and higher carbon content steel that can be hardened. The amount of carbon is what determines if steel can be hardened or not.It may not be your stocking where said coal is shoved up, er placed.
Seriously, does coal fired forge impart any qualities to the metal over say a propane kiln type.