another aussie! onya.
charcoal is heaps good, but dependin where ya are, coal might be right next to the railway line.... central qld.
start out simple, and work it out as ya go along, whats yer anvil?
i started with a plow disk on legs with a bit of railway iron.
initially my air source was a peice of pipe i blew into.. got a bit dizzy.... got me mate to blow the pipe while i forged. that worked better!!! then i got a handcrank blower.. much better, havent looked back! but i have looked forward, and continue to do so,, even after finishing my apprenticeship 3 years ago, and continuing to learn! have fun and keep us posted on yer progress.
woody.