Ditching the Coal Forge.
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- Опубликовано: 18 мар 2023
- Change in the Blacksmith shop seems inevitable. For most of my blacksmithing journey I have worked in a gas forge, even though I really do like working in a coal forge. Today I accept that the coal forge is in my way more often than I actually need it.
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We have to move forward. Just because something is traditional, doesn’t mean it’s the best way of working for everyone.
Sir not only have I enjoyed watching your evolution and growth as a Blacksmith, but just as importantly I’ve enjoyed watching your growth on video editing and such, I feel like every time a new video comes out they keep getting better and better. Thank You for all the hard work you put into making these videos.
I seriously appreciate the creators who simply tell it like it is.
If people miss seeing it, you can always hang a picture. You have a working shop that doubles as a studio. So one or the other has to take priority.
Feels a little bittersweet and romantic to be moving aside an ancient tool for a really new one!
My grandfather always said, "The only thing that is constant is change". I started out with a coal forge, use a gas one now, not because I didn't like the coal but because the gas is more convenient to use. Thanks for your teachings my friend😊
Thanks for posting this along with your rationale. Sometimes we need to reevaluate the way we do certain things.
I have no way to have a coal forge in my garage. Limited access to the stuff as well. I have a majestic forge that I struggle with. Some folks on the forums are totally unfriendly about any gas forge questions. This is refreshing to see someone I enjoy watching/learning from using similar equipment.
I recently found 10 , 5o gallon barrels of ( probably metallurgical ) coal. Prior to that all I could buy was rubbish high sulfur lump coal in big pieces. I like coal just fine now I have this very large supply of coal.
John, thank you for saying, "Wear safety glasses."
Being a real Blacksmith isn’t how you heat the metal it is what you do with it when it’s hot. Thanks for being real 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for your honesty and not holding to tradition for tradition's sake. Efficiency and enjoyment of the process whatever that looks like for someone coal or not.
Sad to see it go, but totally understand your reasons. It's good to hear you're keeping it around in case you need it for bigger projects. And don't worry - we'll keep watching your videos regardless! Thanks for all you do & keep up the good work!
Thank you for sharing how your work and shop evolves over time. Some many people are afraid of change or to make changes.
I in joy you show I have learned a lot form you
Sad to see the coal forge go...I wish I had room for a coal forge 😢 I love the smell of a coal forge...some times I throw a piece of coal in my propane forge, just to reminisce of my childhood, when coal forges were common, and times were simpler
The new setup looks great!
I am a woodworker. In woodworking it's not how you cut the wood. So I would say, in blacksmithing it's not how you heat the steel. Ignore the pickey folks. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
John, thank you for sharing your sentiments about your forge and how we utilize our own to help our ways. I also burn coal, both in our part-time forge and at home, but sharing the coal with seasoned logs. And thank you for giving us the courage to make changes and better ourselves when forging. All the very best to you, Wendi 🌻
Gonna kind of miss seeing the old forge. I just finished building my own small coal forge. Just some things i can't do in my gas forge that the coal will allow. It's Good to be open to change as ability and interests change!