well the only reason i have a hood is to vent the charcoal sparks away from my face and the bricks make it for more heat and being able to hold more coal/charcoal..
ya lol i know the chair was there because i had just mowed the lawn! it was in the way..
about the hammers
i have a big one but those claw hammers are all i have now...
when i go to princess auto i will get some tongs and a hammer...... i will make tongs for now and check the pawn shop..
overall thanks guys i am at school right now and get off at 2:15....
like i said i will post some pictures or the forge running
i am getting a barrel today also to make lots of charcoal wile i am forging....