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@Jingle_Jangle
It's not about the kit, it's about the skill.
You certainly don't need to have an expensive jig. You don't even need to have an Oxy-Acetylene welding rig. You can get by with a few files, a hacksaw and some Mapp Gas, but you do need to learn how to use them.
Also, read this book:
Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction Manual First Time Builder by Andre Chimonas
It gives the most accessible overview available.