re: I want to learn to weld..

I learned how to stick weld in high school. Got good enough to be on the welding team but I didn't accept the offer. I had no desire to do it competitively.

They had a mig welder but I was so good with the stick, I never tried it.

Get a welding machine, some rods and start burning them. Watch YouTube videos. Once you can weld a good bead on a flat plate, start welding 2 pieces of metal together. The more practice you get the better you'll be.

I can't weld anymore because it's been over 30 years ago since I did that.