[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Where can I buy coal in Oklahoma

Posted: 9/21/2015 12:34:37 PM EDT

Started learning to forge recently. I need coal for my forge. Charcoal has been working fine but it burns up quickly. Thanks in advance.

Mike

I made this Saturday.

Posted: 9/21/2015 5:23:59 PM EDT

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Sweet.

Check your stocking?

Posted: 9/21/2015 5:36:28 PM EDT

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Damnit, too slow. LOL

Pretty cool railroad spike knife, especially for a first project!

I've never heard of anyone buying coal around here. I know it's common still up north where homes are still heated with coal or oil furnaces. Growing up we could find it anytime you wanted and plenty of it by walking the railroad tracks but unless you are near tracks where coal trains frequent that won't help and probably wouldn't be enough to feed a forge. I gotta believe it's available out there, I'd just check the Yellow Pages online. If there's places selling it, you'll find them there.

Posted: 9/21/2015 6:18:24 PM EDT

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Check your local farmer's coop.

Posted: 9/21/2015 8:43:37 PM EDT

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HAHAHAHA that's what my Wife said!

Posted: 9/21/2015 8:44:53 PM EDT

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Damnit, too slow. LOL

Pretty cool railroad spike knife, especially for a first project!

I've never heard of anyone buying coal around here. I know it's common still up north where homes are still heated with coal or oil furnaces. Growing up we could find it anytime you wanted and plenty of it by walking the railroad tracks but unless you are near tracks where coal trains frequent that won't help and probably wouldn't be enough to feed a forge. I gotta believe it's available out there, I'd just check the Yellow Pages online. If there's places selling it, you'll find them there.

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Sweet.
Check your stocking?

Damnit, too slow. LOL

Pretty cool railroad spike knife, especially for a first project!

I've never heard of anyone buying coal around here. I know it's common still up north where homes are still heated with coal or oil furnaces. Growing up we could find it anytime you wanted and plenty of it by walking the railroad tracks but unless you are near tracks where coal trains frequent that won't help and probably wouldn't be enough to feed a forge. I gotta believe it's available out there, I'd just check the Yellow Pages online. If there's places selling it, you'll find them there.

Thanks my friend. This is turning into a trick. Finding this shit is almost as hard as finding 22lr!!!!

Posted: 9/21/2015 9:13:32 PM EDT

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FPNI

Posted: 9/21/2015 9:39:27 PM EDT

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try this or maybe this (mail order).

Posted: 9/21/2015 9:42:53 PM EDT

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You could try a horse shoe supply (Farrier) There are some in OKC and around. Call the farrier school - 1.405.288.6085

Or just call a local farrier in your area and see where he gets his.

Posted: 9/21/2015 11:31:33 PM EDT

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Check with a local blacksmith, if they still use a coal fire they could tell you where you could buy some. Probably most are using gas fired furnaces these days.

Posted: 9/22/2015 9:50:38 AM EDT

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Thanks sir. Thats a big help.

Posted: 9/22/2015 9:51:59 AM EDT

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Check with a local blacksmith, if they still use a coal fire they could tell you where you could buy some. Probably most are using gas fired furnaces these days.

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I tried to make mine a gas burner. It just didnt get hot enough. Charcoal is working to get the thick Railroad Spikes hot, BUT I would guess coal burns longer.

Posted: 9/25/2015 5:09:21 PM EDT

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pheonix coal company buy bagged or pick it up at the mine neer Oologah
I think about $150 a ton

Posted: 9/25/2015 5:27:08 PM EDT

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I came here to post this.

Posted: 9/25/2015 10:12:25 PM EDT

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pheonix coal company buy bagged or pick it up at the mine neer Oologah
I think about $150 a ton

I came here to post this.

Since when does Oologah have a coal mine? There's tons of coal shipped in there to power the PSO plant but I've never heard of a coal mine anywhere near that area. Granted it's been a long time since been in that part of the state, did they start a mine there?

Posted: 9/26/2015 10:20:37 AM EDT

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I don`t think they are in business anymore,oolagah converted to a gas plant,EPA mandate...

Posted: 9/27/2015 12:31:05 PM EDT

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Wow!!! That's awesome! Thanks guys. That will be a HUGE help.

Posted: 9/27/2015 12:31:59 PM EDT

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At least it's a start. They may know someplace else to get it if they don't have it anymore.

Posted: 9/27/2015 3:01:40 PM EDT

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I don`t think they are in business anymore,oolagah converted to a gas plant,EPA mandate...

At least it's a start. They may know someplace else to get it if they don't have it anymore.

now GRDA in pryor is still coal fired,and lots of coal trains still run through there.

Posted: 9/28/2015 12:36:04 AM EDT

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Oklahoma still has a few very active mines in place.

for educational purposes

Posted: 9/28/2015 9:51:38 AM EDT

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Hmm. I live in the Oologah area. Not sure where that mine is.

I do know there is a large area that has a tall brim around and a tall chain link fence just west of town. Maybe that's it?

I could try to scout around for you.

Posted: 9/28/2015 1:12:47 PM EDT

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Hmm. I live in the Oologah area. Not sure where that mine is.
I do know there is a large area that has a tall brim around and a tall chain link fence just west of town. Maybe that's it?

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Phoenix Coal - check out all the pages

Posted: 9/28/2015 2:06:13 PM EDT

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MINE LOCATIONS

Phoenix Coal Company has mine locations in the following areas:

Alluwe, OK (near Chelsea, OK) is the location of Phoenix Coal's Kelly Ranch mine producing low-sulphur/compliance coal.

10 miles north of Claremore, OK is the location of Phoenix Coal's Bradshaw Mine higher-sulphur coal.

Garland, KS is the location of Phoenix Coal's Garland Mine producing a washed coal product.

10 miles north of Claremore is Oologah for all practical purposes.

Posted: 9/28/2015 4:44:52 PM EDT

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MINE LOCATIONS
Phoenix Coal Company has mine locations in the following areas:

Alluwe, OK (near Chelsea, OK) is the location of Phoenix Coal's Kelly Ranch mine producing low-sulphur/compliance coal.

10 miles north of Claremore, OK is the location of Phoenix Coal's Bradshaw Mine higher-sulphur coal.

Garland, KS is the location of Phoenix Coal's Garland Mine producing a washed coal product.

10 miles north of Claremore is Oologah for all practical purposes.

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there are strip pits all over that area and around the lake.

Posted: 9/28/2015 8:33:49 PM EDT

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Have you called Jantz? They may be able to direct you to someone that is semi local in the OK area.

Posted: 9/29/2015 1:43:10 PM EDT

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MINE LOCATIONS
Phoenix Coal Company has mine locations in the following areas:

Alluwe, OK (near Chelsea, OK) is the location of Phoenix Coal's Kelly Ranch mine producing low-sulphur/compliance coal.

10 miles north of Claremore, OK is the location of Phoenix Coal's Bradshaw Mine higher-sulphur coal.

Garland, KS is the location of Phoenix Coal's Garland Mine producing a washed coal product.

10 miles north of Claremore is Oologah for all practical purposes.

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I am going to be over that way during fall break. I will pick some up then.

Posted: 10/1/2015 10:43:14 PM EDT

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If there is a railroad track near by you might walk it and see if you can pick up a few lumps. Most of the farriers I know use gas. Farrel Cooper used to sell Lump coal from the laredo mine but shipping is a pain. Make your own charcoal out of the densest wood you can find hickory will last a bit longer.

Posted: 10/2/2015 8:36:14 AM EDT

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If there is a railroad track near by you might walk it and see if you can pick up a few lumps. Most of the farriers I know use gas. Farrel Cooper used to sell Lump coal from the laredo mine but shipping is a pain. Make your own charcoal out of the densest wood you can find hickory will last a bit longer.

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No railroad tracks close to me out here. I will check on Farrel Cooper. Thanks.

Posted: 10/2/2015 10:54:43 AM EDT

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Check one of your local barbecue shops outs. They might let you have charcoal out of their smokers.
My father-in-law has a coal/wood stove in his shop. He bought coal from his coop to use to heat his shop a few years ago when we first got married.
He now uses wood from the land clearing he hires Mexicans to do.

Posted: 10/2/2015 12:49:58 PM EDT

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Check one of your local barbecue shops outs. They might let you have charcoal out of their smokers.
My father-in-law has a coal/wood stove in his shop. He bought coal from his coop to use to heat his shop a few years ago when we first got married.
He now uses wood from the land clearing he hires Mexicans to do.

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Thanks. I will check there as well.

Posted: 10/2/2015 2:29:58 PM EDT

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Phoenix Coal Sales Inc

Phoenix Mining Company

525 South Wilson St

Vinita,
OK 74301

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Phone: (918) 256-7873

W eb: Phoenixcoal.com

A privately held company in Vinita, OK.

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Categorized under Bituminous Coal and Lignite-Surface
Mining. Our records show it was established in 1993 and incorporated in
Oklahoma. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of
$2.5 to 5 million and employs a staff of approximately 10 to 19.

http://www.manta.com/c/mm0f20z/phoenix-coal-sales-inc

Posted: 10/2/2015 2:43:25 PM EDT

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Phoenix Coal Sales Inc

Phoenix Mining Company

525 South Wilson St
Vinita, OK 74301 - View Map
Phone: (918) 256-7873
W eb: Phoenixcoal.com

Phoenix Coal Sales Inc

A privately held company in Vinita, OK.

More Details for Phoenix Coal Sales Inc

Categorized under Bituminous Coal and Lignite-Surface Mining. Our records show it was established in 1993 and incorporated in Oklahoma. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $2.5 to 5 million and employs a staff of approximately 10 to 19.

http://www.manta.com/c/mm0f20z/phoenix-coal-sales-inc

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I am going to be here in like 3 weeks. That'll work. Thanks Wingman.

Posted: 10/2/2015 5:18:52 PM EDT

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It occurred to me that they probably wouldn't be set up to do any sales at the mine sites, so I went back and looked for sales and posted what I found. No idea what their minimum sale is, you might want to call them to check it out if you have to go out of your way to get there, but you may be close to them anyway.

Posted: 10/2/2015 6:03:32 PM EDT

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It occurred to me that they probably wouldn't be set up to do any sales at the mine sites, so I went back and looked for sales and posted what I found. No idea what their minimum sale is, you might want to call them to check it out if you have to go out of your way to get there, but you may be close to them anyway.

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Roger that. Thanks again sir.

Posted: 10/2/2015 9:48:11 PM EDT

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I went to Thomas Day Out (Thomas the Tank Engine) at the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City today. There was a 15' x 15' pyramid pyle of coal there.

Posted: 10/2/2015 11:15:35 PM EDT

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It occurred to me that they probably wouldn't be set up to do any sales at the mine sites, so I went back and looked for sales and posted what I found. No idea what their minimum sale is, you might want to call them to check it out if you have to go out of your way to get there, but you may be close to them anyway.

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they sell it in 50lb bags. the office will know where to go to.