[Steve Hamilton]

Hi Ron

Welcome to Allmetalshaping.
Where in Ohio do you live?

Congratulations on your great work at the state competitions!

There is a lot of great information here on the site, and many good you tube videos that can get you started on a small budget.

A few hand tools and some sheet steel to play with you can learn a lot.
Welding skills are also very important. TIG & oxy- acetalene are the best for this craft.

Steve