Quote Originally Posted by johnnyfive View Post
I don't rest my hand on anything other than light pressure on the heel of my hand laying on the welding table. I usually do a dry run or two just to get the feel of direction...then I just start welding. I'll say one thing about this forum, there is a lot of experience and great information available. As a newbie, I greatly appreciate all feedback provided and the overall tone of this forum. It's all about helping each other constructively so we all can become better welders and enjoy this craft. Thank you all...
I second your positive appreciation of this forum. No bashing of any kind and truly a wealth of people willing to help. Learned more in the past few days than I could possibly have aimlessly googling.

Very nice welds! Have fun with your "green machine".