no i don't weld for a living. never have hopefully never will. this it my first welding project. i bought a 500A transformer tig machine for 50$ (400$ by the time i got supplies) and started practicing. i do however work in the metal industry.

welding as a trade is a dirty job that can be bad for your health..

 

Well, all I can say is you must be a welding prodigy then. I've seen guys welding for quite awhile whose welds look like crap. Yours looks like a certified pro in the pictures. Kudos to you.