Then go to this site for some practice in building electronics i am building a few items on there into effects pedals. Coverting them from toys and such.
http://www.members.tripod.com/electronicsworld

I hope i got that addy right.
If not well tell me

I do! Still an humble beginner compared to many, and I love it it's fun and bring satisfaction from building something usefull.
http://www.geofex.com http://www.firebottle.com/ampage

Here's 2 nice place to look for effects schematics and building infos.