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@Perks
Great enthusiasm on here ,but being that im old and grumpy I suggest before anybody sets fire to themselves either go on a proper welding course or ask a local builder to teach you how to braze.Handling a gas torch and bottles should be the first thing you learn
I brazed 100s of fork columns then bottom bracket shells for months and months before I was let anywhere near a lug.Buy an old scrap frame and learn how to take one apart with the torch to understand melting points of brass and silver.Tig is a very different skill to brazing and requires quite expensive kit to get a nice result so old fashioned brazing is the best way to start off.Lots of people can build a frame and make it look nice but its under the paint and how accuratley its been put together that really counts
I am willing to help out practically and advise but very limited for time.All the parts are easily available online and from retailers so shouldnt be an issue.