learning to weld

thanks for the help. i will try all the tips you guys gave me. i will take a class. most likely it wil have to wait untill spring of next year. im in my last semester of a 5 year apprenticeship right now, so i kind of have to finish that. but it has been a relief to at least learn how to turn a welder on, and how one works. any other tips are welcome. and thanks for the compliments.