[Panelfantastic]

Along with everything Mr. Destruct says add:
It is as easy to avoid shock as it is to get shocked.
If you understand the basic principle of electric welding ( and I know you do), it is using the arc to melt the metal and fuse it together. The key is NOT to place yourself in between the ground and the positive. It sounds simple enough but you have to always be very very aware of where you are in relation to the current path. If you are holding the torch with the trigger pulled, don't have your other hand on the work!
Wear the appropriate clothing. Bare skin anywhere during welding is a no-no. Gloves are really smart. Do I even have to say eye-protection? Mig produces little "pops" of hot slag that will bounce on you! If it lands on the top of your sneaker, it won't stop burning until it gets to the bottom of your sneaker!
Water and electricity, not friends.
You will know when you are in the sweet spot when mig welding, it sounds just like bacon frying. After a little fooling with the temp range and wire speed, you will begin to get the feel for the settings, as soon as it hits that wonderful, even, frying sound, you know. Just make sure the frying isn't your own skin.
Be safe, have fun, and BE SAFE.


Jeff-