VB, Just go nutz with the practicing with the welder.
A few tips for you. (I assume its just a standard arc welder)
Feed into your weld so it looks like you're going over board, when you are done and chip off the slag it will be the perfect amount 
If you stop or stuff it up a little make sure that you chip off ALL the slag, including the little hard to reach bits inside any pits near the end of the welf before trying to go over it.
Play with the amps, its hard to explain, you'll know if its too high or low.
Wear long sleaves (not really an issue, other wise you'll look like you've been to the beach.
If you have had a pack of electrodes stashed whn you bought the welder, don't use them, you'll just be making life hard for yourself, go buy a new packet. They absorb moisture and give you a really hard time (You don't need this when you're learning. Don't skimp on the electrodes, they make a difference.
If you find that your electrode jkeeps sticking when you try to start, try and "scratch" with it. Maybe tur the amps up a little too. Oh, and don't freak when it sticks and makes a horrible overloading type noise, just give your wrist a twist and it should come off
I'd set at 115 amps to start with and work it out.
(probably good for about 3mm thickness)
Steve
Let us know how you go.
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