RE: Where do I start........
There is an enormous amount of info at taxi.net, but until you understand the terminology, I can see where it would be confusing. Before getting too far, get a video from WASCO or McKenzie that goes through the caping/fleshing steps completely. I think they each have at least one. Once you understand caping, fleshing, and turning, things will start to make more sense. The video will also help you decide what other tools you may want. Just a warning though, getting into taxidermy isn't cheap.