http://www.learn-how-to-weld.com/
Good info here, videos are decent also.

Buy a welder within your budget, and get going! Definetly get an auto darkening helmet, makes learning very very easy. Spend less then $100 on one, but more then the $50 cheapy at harbor freight (That one WILL! let you down...)


~Nate

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1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)