I'm a welding instructor at AVTEC the state of Alaska's Adult training center. as an Alaskan living a rural area you grow up making use of everything you get your hands on. it's not as bad as used to be we've come a long way since the 60's & 70's, but I still enjoy making the tools i need and not driving to Anchorage to home depot or Loews. this site looks like it will be fun.