I've gotten into welding mode a few times over the years. My problem is, it ain't like riding a bike. Unfortunately, those sessions were 4-5 years apart. Apparently, you have to keep hand in to keep your "hand". Once again I need to weld up a fair amount of 20 gauge sheet metal.....and it shows. Fortunately I have a large selection of grinders......but that also shows.
I know, practice, practice, practice. I went out and bought some 20 guage, switched over to .023 wire, & started makin' sparks & smoke. After getting the machine set to pretty damn close enuff, I can run a decent looking bead for about 4-5 inches.......the starting & stopping points are still shaky ....as are the holes that often magically appear a those points.
Thanks for listening.