Just to add, the way I pictured this working was to set up a basic smithee, probably a three sided shed so I'd have a dark place to work (helps to gauge the temp of the metal by color). I'd get some of those gas welder's goggles with the flip up flip down lens (or use my electronic welder's hood) so I could safely look at the work in the firepot (solarpot?) then take it inside to quickly work on it. I'd stow the forge inside the smithee (or in an attached lean-to) when not using it. One feature that might be good would be a way to cover the lens and unclip it from the forge so it can be stored in a box or wrapped up, to reduce the risks of it starting a fire.