I have no experience with welding and would like to try it. I have a few small tasks I'd like to do myself rather than outsourcing, mostly to learn and gain some ability to do quick fixes/adjustments rather than wait on the local who sometimes takes a week or more to come around. Mainly lighter duty steel and stainless work (profiles to a few mm).
I've found various introductions on the net but I guess I'm looking for a suggestion for a shop that would be able to help me out with honest suggestions for beginners' gear, and at a fair price. Or any good suggestions from people here.
TIA.
Do a TAFE course. They will have introductory welding courses, but you may have to travel way out of your way to get to a TAFE that has the facilities to teach welding.
But a cheap MIG welder from Bunnings or your favorite welding supplier and watch some YouTube videos.