It sounds like a noble thing you're doing, bud. And it certainly is a noble trade you've chosen to provide for your family. I'd say, watch every single one of Jody's video -- twice -- and then make sure to remember or jot down every single one expression (or term or parameter) that Jody mentions/use...

Hi. I can't say enough good of Jody's videos and commentary, so I've abandoned trying. 'He's the best' will have to do. I'm now just about done with two years of welding school, which has seen me burn my first 7018 downhand, (undercut, slag-inclusions and all), to taking my first 6g 2" sched.16...