Ive taught guys welding and helped ones who wanted to learn many times, its good for the soul
Ive also had guys in business ask me to fix whatever it is for nothing and offer some service in return
The answer i give is aways the same, No. I had tuitions to pay, bills coming out my rear end, I didnt need their help, I needed them to pay me for services rendered
Ive done countless small jobs for friends and neighbours for free and wanted nothing, no help in return
Years ago a close friend asked me to weld something up on a street rod his friend was building for a customer
I went down to this guys shop and spent three hours on my hands and knees, my rods my gasoline for the welder. The shop owner never offered me a dime, not a cup of coffee or a glass of water
!2 years ago I asked my good friend if he could have his body man buddy (who I did the welding for) come over and give me a idea what the body work would run me on my 69 Ply.
This guy does great work and I thought I was at the stage in life were I could afford to use him
He never showed and asking again produced excuses
Having said all that, id like to think you have the best of intentions and I wish you good luck