Best way for novice to learn to build amp

[csom]

and some basic tools which you probably have already

 

[gibbman]

This series of training manuals is highly regarded and understandable. THe US Navy NEETS modules at:
Navy Documents
Look for the electronics training section.
Good luck-

 

[Taipan]

Again thanks for everyones input. All help is greatly appreciated. GIBBMAN thanks for the suggestion regarding the Navy Documents. I will check the documents out. Greg