I'm a terrible welder. My welds hold, but look bad, so before my Son became the great mig welder he has become, I would tack stuff and take it to the local welding shop and have them do the final neat welding. That way I knew it was safe and done properly.

Now I have him to do it for me, but some day I've got to learn to do it well myself.

You've got the right attitude. Keep after it and you'll get it done. (or is that git 'er done?)