Well look at that. I have a 140st also. A fine little welder it is and you'll quickly find thing to weld that you shouldn't be welding in the first place. I've been there. In fact, I'm still there. My good neighbours is a welder by trade and gave me some great pointers / instruction. Your friends can be a great resource. They can teach you till they're blue in the face but as the geezer said it's about "seat time." There's no substitute for just doing it.

And what better way to start off than to join a contest here! I'm sure there's a few projects you'll have lined up for the spring contest. The best part is everybody wins, kinda. Anyways, welcome aboard.