Welcome to the forum Kurt.
As far as learning to tune, you're well on your way. Ask a billion questions, even if they've been asked before. Read everything you can! Then experiment in baby steps. And remember, if you stare at it long enough, it will start to make sense.
You don't need a gauge for the WB. Just purchase the sensor and controller and connect directly to the V2. The LC-1 tutorial is very helpful - even if you're using an LM-1.