bet the crows and pigeons will love it best bet is get some scrap metal and run a few welds at different amperages then when u improve start putting things 2getherI've just made my first thing today; a base for a bird bath!
Just thought I'd post the image for you to all laugh at and give me some idea of how I can improve my technique (apart from practice, practice, practice...)
I think you should put four gussets on that. It'll give you more to weld to and lessen the chances of it breaking off when a large bird lands on it.
sum of the birds that sit on tables round our way are 16 stoneHow big are the birds round your way?
sum of the birds that sit on tables round our way are 16 stone
I'm surprised no-one's mentioned about getting in a comfortable position .
Undoubtedly there will be times when you just cannot get comfy for love nor money but if you can, then do! If you can, position the job at a comfortable working height, whatever that might be for you. If that's standing height, make sure you're stood comfy. If it's lower, pull up a stool. I worked with a welder back in Sheffield in the late '80's and even though he was a 100% wazzock, he could weld. He always used to take his time getting sorted before he put a run down and after I watched him welding an overhead crane wheel with TWO stick rods, one in each hand, I fully appreciated his practices.
Call me Captain Geek if you wish but I'm a great student of ergonomics. Whatever I'm doing, I try and get comfy and make sure that everything is in the best place.
Martyn.