I honestly think a coal forge beats a gas forge for most traditional work

After 5 years of running a gas forge, I switched to coal last month and my scrollwork came out way cleaner with way less scale, does anyone else prefer the old school heat control?

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mason.margaret25d ago

Honestly, isn't it funny how the old way often wins out once you really get into the details? It reminds me how simple tools like a hand plane still beat a power sander for getting a finish just right. There's a real difference when you're the one controlling the heat or the cut, not just relying on a machine to do the work.

the_nathan24d ago

Wait, you're saying a hand plane actually beats a power sander? That's wild.