Dude, bottom line, no matter how you do it or what level you do it it will cost you far more than what you are thinking now. As for the potential fire hazard, just ask our own fire fighter Fernando what he thinks of overloading outlets and you're probably going to get one heck of an ear full. As for classes, nearly all of the continuing adult education programs in the valley have welding classes. nearly all run a first come first serve bases. most, not all, do not have the ability to "add" a class when one gets full. I went to Jordan tech center to register about two years ago and the line went through the complex and literally wrapped around the building twice. The number one course that everybody wanted to get in...........Welding. Needless to say I didn't get in. Jordan tech however has since changed their ways. You now register for the class and they draw through a lottery to see who gets in. If you are fortunate enough to get in the class the instructor will let you do and show you what ever that it is you want. I know the instructor and he's told me that I can do nothing but TIG in the class if I want. BTW, the classroom has a top of the line tube bender, a gazzion pound brake, sheer, etc, etc, etc Better hurry because if I'm not mistaken class registration has begun. Hey, if you don't get in you could always take private lessons through my boy who happens to be in that Tech Center now for a small contribution to his "I'm going to Wyotech fund". <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I can't believe this post has gone this long. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />