Howdy,
I'm in my 2nd half-century. Will be setting up a forge and place to work with red hot metal in the next couple of years.
I've used gas and arc welders since I was 14. Over the years I've grown to appreciate the older way of doing things.
Things I do know:
1. I'm not a pimple on the backside of a good welder.
2. I'm less than that where it comes to blacksmithing.
3. I am still capable of learning.
That said - Howdy.
WolfBrother