Second-generation metalsmith and award-winning artisan John Hewatt established Diablo Iron in 1972. His mastery is all about the “ten thousand hours,” where hand, eye, and heart merge, creating modern heirlooms with tools of the past, advanced technology of the present, and a vision for the future.As a custom architectural metal fabricator and supplier of ornamental and architectural metalwork, Diablo Iron helps commercial and residential customers achieve value-engineered design solutions that surpass the highest construction standards.  Our Benicia, California-based metal fabrication facility is fully equipped with materials, state-of-the-art machinery, tools, capabilities, and talent.

Serving Northern California and beyond, we work collaboratively with interior and landscape designers, architects, contractors, construction professionals, fellow artisans, and homeowners. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of architectural metals, including custom ornamental iron, finished stainless steel, bronze, brass, copper, and aluminum.  Projects may include: custom automatic driveway gate systems, forged garden gates, embossed railings, wrought iron architectural adornments, spiral staircases, architectural steel, and so much more.