[Desertdave]

I'm no welding expert, but the only way I've avoided the 'drips' with the mig welder is to do little stitches. Almost like a spot weld, get it to penetrate in one spot then stop, let the puddle cool, then do it again, just a slight movement away.

Plus, I have finally bought welding leathers to cover the arms and chest, after 2nd degree burns in the crook of my elbow. They have a zillion burn marks on them, that would've been on me, otherwise. Loosing the fear of incineration allows you to focus on trying to get a good weld.