Thanks for the replies. Every journey starts with the first step and a direction. Thanks for helping me narrow that down.

Thank you dgapilot.

Nobody?

Maybe someone would rather suggest the best place for me to go to get advice?

Thank you.

Thank you

Howdy guys and thanks for all the great info on the site!! I am retired and in my late 50's. I live in a very small community in Texas. There aren't any welders in this area that can do small jobs i.e. Gate repairs, BBQ pit repairs, etc etc. I am considering opening a small shop and doing some of th...

Howdy guys and thanks for all the great info on the site!! I am retired and in my late 50's. I live in a very small community in Texas. There aren't any welders in this area that can do small jobs i.e. Gate repairs, BBQ pit repairs, etc etc. I am considering opening a small shop and doing some of th...