Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 2: Starting Your Coal Forge
Samantha Rule • July 20, 2016
How to Start Your Coal Forge
'Coal' is one of the first things that come to mind for many people when they hear the word 'Blacksmith'.
It isn't as simple as lighting it and forgetting about it, though.
In this video, we take you through the steps you will take to properly start your coal forge.
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