Originally posted by mlsthmpsn: Here is a good run down of the basics to get you started.... http://tradgang.com/docs/trad.html I am pretty much in the same boat, you will learn a ton on here. Just search for stuff that crosses your mind, and maybe keep scrap paper to write search terms down so that you member to refer to tradgang for more info.That reminds me I have to pick up the new issue of TBM