Hello jkd,

WELCOME TO THE AWS WELDING FORUM!!

As you study along the road to becoming a good welding employee feel free to pop in here any time.  Especially with any questions you may come up with.  There is a wide variety of experience, education, knowledge, and just plain baloney in here    .  All of it is free for the asking.  BUT, it must be asked for, we are not mind-readers.  

Good luck in  your efforts.

Have a Great Day,  Brent