My own space is now very small and makes my old small
smithy in Washington seem like a mansion by comparison. I've had to organize my tooling so that I work while seated which
I have to say I mostly prefer now. Also, I put all of my tools on castors and can shift them around my space and around me.
Luckily, I'm short and so this compact setup works for my frame.
Taiwan
blacksmith's all use forge coke for fuel which surprises me given that propane is available everywhere here and is even delivered
door-to-door. Forge coke and coal was all I used in the past until I purchased a Diamondback Ironworks forge. Now, I will
occasionally use coal (if at another smith's shop), but only use propane in my own setup. If anyone is considering getting
a gas forge, I would highly recommend Diamondback forges. I purchased my second forge from Dennis (who operates Diamondback
Ironworks) after I moved to Taiwan and I can say that he makes an excellent product and pays attention to detail. In short,
the forges I bought from him work like a dream. His
website is: www.diamondbackironworks.com
