Hello chaps I'm new here and to welding so looking for advice etc. on building a support cradle for my boat. I will be welding section to section and 3/8" plate to it so it can be bolted together etc. I bought a cheap ac welder to do the job and invested in a proper helmet screen (reactive one)...

I'm from the UK and want to learn to weld up a new cradle for my boat. Bought a cheap 160amp arc welder and have practiced a bit and seem to be slowly putting down welds That are not looking like rat s--- as in beginning. The cradle I have to weld up is 3" 5mm box section. Settings and rod choi...