Softwood charcoal ????

[smokingd]

I have been making my own charcoal lately using maple off my parents farm. I was wondering can I use soft wood. I know softwoods are no good for smoking but would the charcoal be good??
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

 

[smokingd]

anyone have any ideas?????????

 

[DanMcG]

Nice lookin coal D. I'm clueless about charcoal but I think I read on here somewhere that kingsford brickettes are softwood and alder.

 

[smokeguy]

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=77335

Thread about the Kingsford softwood charcoal; if they do it, it's probably ok as long as you get it down to charcoal and don't leave any sap in it.