Thanks for the welcome. I have been in the garage today. I got an Auto Helmet off the internet. I never used one before. what a revelation! No more guessing at where I'm putting the rod! It's simple things like that that helps. I have 2.5kg of 2.5mm rods to practice with. I'll have loads of question...

Hi all, I'm in the UK Midlands. I have a cheapy stick welder from Aldi. I have had it 8 years and used it about three times! I'm about to start seriously practicing to get away from the chicken shit I usually get