Welcome Peel299,
You're going to have a blast, and you're in the right place for learning.
I'm still a novice myself, if you haven't found it already, here's some essential reading that I found very helpful.
Running the T500 the right way
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=10483A very good guide to cuts
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=2859If you do your cuts right you won't be needing the carbon filter again.
Have fun :smile: