Apprentice tip from the coal forge era I still swear by

Banking your fire at the end of the day saves a bunch of fuel and lets you start fresh faster.

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It totally does with modern forges too.

Does that actually work with modern forges?

The refractory lining in most modern forges can't handle that kind of thermal shock. It causes micro-fractures that ruin the insulation over time.