Noticing a move to propane forges in our local blacksmith circle.

I've been with our town's blacksmith group for a decade. Lately, I see more people using propane instead of coal. Some argue it's cleaner and easier to manage. Others say coal gives better heat and keeps the old ways alive. I'm curious where everyone stands on this.

Thinking back to my early days, a stubborn signal loss in a retrofit had me stumped. Turns out, the previous installer buried a splitter behind drywall. Your mileage may vary, but never assume the last guy did it right.

My recent dive into leather crafting showed me why budgets matter

I bought tools and materials without setting a spending limit. Now I'm scrambling to cover regular expenses, and it's a stressful lesson.