I started making charcoal as an experiment to see if it was as good as the stuff you can buy. What I found was that it is better, at least I think it is.
Here's what you will need...
NOTE:
Not every stick you put in the tin will work. It may be too brittle or underdone. I have a 50% success rate which normally gives me about 8 sticks.
I now use only Hawthone charcoal and make a batch as and when I need it. Here are some examples of what Hawthorne charcoal can do...
The Joy of Portraiture