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How to light a coal forge
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Lighting a forge is the first step to blacksmithing. Before you pick up an iron or a hammer, you need…
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Introduction to Blacksmithing: What is Blacksmithing & How does it work?
Blacksmithing is an art and a trade that is thousands of years old and is deeply embedded in cultures…
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Preparing for Delivery: How to Store Coal, Firewood and Other Solid Fuels
How to Store Fuel: Coal and Wood
When you buy coal in bulk, or make a large order for firewood, it’s…
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How Much Coal Do I Need for the Winter?
Leaves are beginning to change colour, the nights are drawing in; it’s Autumn. It’s time to restock…
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The Best Charcoal for Your Summer BBQs
Sweep the patio, dust off the garden chairs and put up the gazebo (just in case): it’s barbecue season.…
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Summer Grilling Tips from Charcoal Experts
Summer BBQ Tips: How to Use a Charcoal BBQ Like a Chef.
The weather’s warming up and the skies are…
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From Forest to BBQ: The Journey of Sustainable Charcoal
How is charcoal made?
We’re used to these questions as coal merchants, but charcoal has been a valuable…
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How is Coal Formed?
Coal is a sedimentary rock, made up mostly of carbon and hydrocarbon molecules. It is these hydrocarbons…
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What are the four different types of coal?
We all know of coal - a solid fuel mined around the world and used as a heat source, for power generation…
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What is Coal Used For?
Coal is a sedimentary rock that has many uses, as it contains high levels of energy that is released…
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Characteristics of Coal
Coal is a sedimentary rock that has been formed over millions of years through a process called coalification.…
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How to Store Your Coal in the Winter
As winter approaches, many people who rely on coal for heat begin to stockpile the fuel to ensure that…