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Could I use wood as fuel?

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Yes, but you need to have something to blow air into your forge to ensure that the forge gets hot enough. You will also need a lot of wood since wood at this temperature will burn up quickly. If you can, it would be better to use charcoal.

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What's the best fuel for a blacksmith forge?

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Many modern metal workers use propane, natural gas or liquefied propane, but using coal or charcoal works very well as long as you can supply the coal/charcoal with enough oxygen. If you decide to use coal, blacksmithing coal is the best option.

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Where can I find blacksmithing coal in northern Georgia?

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Go to a town where a lot of people use coal for heat, and check hardware stores in that area.

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Could I use coal instead?

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Coal would work fine, but charcoal is more efficient and better for your health. Most coal is washed, and may be harmful to your lungs over long periods of time.

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Can I use a charcoal foundry as a forge?

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Yes, but it has to have an active source of air to get hot enough.

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What does quantum mean?

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Quantum is the minimum amount of physical activity involved in an interaction.

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Can I build a brick charcoal forge shaped like an outdoor pizza oven?

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Yes. A forge can be any shape you want, although something like an hourglass shaped forge would probably be difficult to make and not very beneficial. As long as the forge functions correctly (e.g. doesn't explode, traps in heat to be fuel efficient, etc.), any shape would work.

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What would cause an explosion in forge design?

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The most likely cause of an explosion would be a buildup in gases. Otherwise, forges don't typically explode.

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Would pine charcoal be an effective way to fuel the forge?

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Pine burns slightly hotter due to the tar content, which won’t be a problem as long as you have forced air. (You need this regardless of what solid fuel you use.)

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