Mr_jackass

As a younger guy I worked with a blacksmith. For me this was about 35 years ago. At the time his guy was in his late 50s. He talked about being an apprentice and having to set up and fire a coke fired furnace. If you are carrying on this tradition at all. Well good for you. The proper hardening of steel is an amazing skill.

The guy I worked with used a compressed air blower with diesel. And after the forge was warm. He would switch to used motor oil. He had a similar set up at home. Furnace style nozzle and diesel. I don't know about the air source. Good luck.

Where did you receive your religious training?