Hey Mark thanks for the reply, I guess some info from me could have helped eh?
Well the plan is to make a solid fuel forge, I was just gonna buy some charcoal from Canadian Tire,
and I guess that answers another question, I live in Canada, BC to be exact, and I'm about 1.5 hours east from Vancouver, so its not really a city, we have a pretty large lot, no shop atm, I was just gonna plunk the forge down on some 24x24" pavers.
As for previous metal work, not a lot, I took a course in high school, have done some welding here and there, have my own MIG, but I tend to be a quick learner when I get excited about something.
So ya, Solid Fuel, rural-ish area, Chilliwack BC, some experience, good to be here :D