welding class is a great way to try it . i have no time so books videos and just playing around !! self tot bought a miller 210 in 2003 it was 1500 brand-new at miller dealer up street . now friends of mine bought machines for there landscaping business i showed them what i learned and now they weld all the junk and pay me to weld all the important stuff $$$$ snow storms plow trucks = lots of cash it got me into fabbing and building and welding for 3 companies . it can pay for itself . and it all started with stiffener plates