Trying to weld, I’m terrible!

Get the proper .023 tips for your welder while your there.
You will need an 0.025 inner liner and use 0.023 tips for 0.023 wire. A 0.035 inner liner for 0.030 wire will not work.

No side breezes, use cardboard and visqueen as wind breaks.

Turn the gas flow up to 25-30 Cf. Go in short 1-2 inch welds.

CLEAN, CLEAN! Clean it again. Rust, grease and paint will wick towards the heat.

Ground clamp within 2 foot of welding and best if in direction you are pushing the tip.