Here is the latest (to date) of 3 iron ore smelts that we have done at Tunnel Mill:

It is a more or less sequential record of how this smelt proceeded, but it isn't exactly a "how-to" lesson. Here are some useful links for anyone interested in trying one of these smelts:

Our 2012 Smelt:
http://www.spaco.org/Blacksmithing/TMSmelt2012/TunnelMillSmelt2012.htm

Our task list for a smelt is here:
Our Task List for a Smelt:

Post smelt notes for this 2015 smelt are here:
Post-Smelt notes

Randy Purchase's photo essay:
Randy Purchase's Smelt Report

Lee Sauder's website:
Lee Sauder's Website