Bob and I have started a welding class last week. We're quickly learning that it's definately a skill that needs a great deal of practice. I think it's a great "know how notch on the belt" 'around boats. Hopefully it'll come in handy in the future. Once a week on Tuesdays we go at it for four hours. The picture is just a random I found out there on the web....I hope to get some pics from the class.