Free is and can be a great price. Have fun with it. I am on dial up now but have watched some on line videos in the past. Great way to get some basics but nothing beats hands on.
I picked up an old Atlas 9" long bed for $250 with the change gears and found I have been using it more then I thought. As I use it I find what is working right and what needs a little tweaking. Still in the amateur ranks but getting better.