Hmmm - that site seems quite good. Don't forget there are probably some software/camera tools you can use to help with polar aligning. Being a drifter is cool but these days computers make it so much easier that you may be punishing yourself unecessarily. That said you should know how it is done to better evaluate the new tools on the market.
Its a bit like when I was a kid and my Mum wouldn't buy me a digital watch until I could read an analogue one.
I'm in Sydney and happy to give advice where I can. I've been doing it for about 15 years. PM me if you need anything.