There are many good youtube videos, but concerning tools you need to be creative. especially if you are trying to do it on the cheap. for the heavier amsteel, I use a length of wire (1/32 piano wire available at a HDWR store) bend it in half and tap the end with a mallet gently to make it easy to insert. for small stuff (1.7mm zing it and similar) I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I0Z7V0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For the intermediate line between these 2 sizes, I uses the eye end if a 12 inch upholstery needle