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J T

Thu, Apr 5, 2007, 11:59am (EDT-3) (Bob*AZ) doth
sayeth:
I do some work for a local blacksmith shop. They asked that I find the
right type of wood and "machine" it to size. They simply did not have
this particular item in stock..
The blacksmith shop is out of the past. Their new stuff is pre WWII. I
am not sure they even are aware that 1950 and later exists. They still
use coal for the forge. snip

Then why didn't you ask them what type of wood it is? Or, if they
buy them pre-made, ask where where they get them, and ask the
manufacturer? There's any number of different woods that would be
suitable. Locust for one. Google.

Is it supposed to be unusual for a blacksmiths to use coal? I
would consder using charcoal more traditonal than using coal.

JOAT
In the rough is just enough.