Randy

Brian, It's not dimensioned there but the back of the forge is 12" from the wall. I had plans on putting a door with an opening through the wall, but figured I'd wait and see if I needed it or not before cutting through concrete block. In over 9 years I have never needed it. For longer pieces that won't fit straight through the forge due to it's length I've been able to put it in diagonally with out a problem. Plus I have done some massive jobs using that forge. Big scrolls, railing top rails and the like. No problem and the option is still there for a door IF ever needed.

Great work! Is this your own shop or do you work for someone? If your own shop do you have others that work for you? How's business? What is the majority of work that you do?
Hope you don't mind all of the questions. Interesting to see how others make a living and produce work.

Looks good! How about a shot or two of what you made with it?

I'd give a shot at introducing yourself and showing your wares and why the coal is important to you. I used to go to places that normally wouldn't deal with one man shops and I'd take my portfolio to show them. Pictures of my shop and what I was doing. It amazed me at the doors that opened. Even make a leaf key chain or something and give it to them. Might be surprised at what happens. Maybe at night you could get a bucket load off of the tracks first to see if it is any good for how you work?

Look at this arrangement and see if it helps. I've been using it for many years and I still have layout room on the floor for big jobs. My doors are at the bottom of the drawing.

The working triangle is behind the anvil, not in front of it.

Good work space you should have some fun there!