OK, Everyone. Time for a welding update with a request for comments and suggestions. Attached are two pics of my latest practice attempt. I'm using two pieces of scrap metal that got cut off of the inner cowl patch panel, so they are exactly the same as I'll be welding when I do it for real.
In the pics, the first dot I made was at the bottom, the second was at the top and the last was in the middle.
I'll circle back and try to fill in the dots, then dress the welds to see how they look and then off to the ultimate test...putting it in the vise and whacking it with the old ball peen hammer. See if the metal bends before the weld breaks.
Anyway, I'd really like some feedback on what everyone thinks. Am I heading down the right path? If not, why not.