Practice before first project....weld advice

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So here is a couple of welds on 1/4" plate for first time using our new Miller 180. We had one of the HF specials for $90 and couldn't get it to work on 14ga and were getting very frustrated lots of starting and stopping sputtering etc. We wanted to start doing some things that actually had to hold together... the first is going to be a camping grill rack that will be holding boiling water so want to make sure that it doesn't fall apart on use. So new welder came in today and man what a difference and so I am brave and going to post a picture of two practice runs on the 1/4 first one and then let the comments fall!!!I welcome any advice good start or you suck man whatever will make me better.  Attached Images
Reply:Post the machine settings you used, the wire diameter and shielding gas also please.Benson's Mobile Welding - Dayton, OH metro area - AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Reply:Originally Posted by A_DAB_will_doPost the machine settings you used, the wire diameter and shielding gas also please.
Reply:And in the six inches of practice welding did you learn anything?
Reply:Turn it all the way up, burn a hole in that 1/4", then back off a bit. I think Mike is suggesting a little more time spent. Decent start, must have taken about as long as writing this response.SqWave 200Millermatic 190Airco 200 ACHypertherm PM45Boice-Crane Band SawVictor O/A
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikAnd in the six inches of practice welding did you learn anything?
Reply:Originally Posted by BigRedFishDad...heck of a lot better than using the old harbor freight welder.
Reply:Originally Posted by Brazin You won't get far on 1/4" with 90A, try some lap joints if you think you've got the heat dialed.
Reply:This guy  is solid gold, try to watch them all. Just not all in one sitting. If you never get in over your head, why bother swimming?SqWave 200Millermatic 190Airco 200 ACHypertherm PM45Boice-Crane Band SawVictor O/A
Reply:I really appreciate his videos.  Bought 2 tig fingers and instructor couldn't believe I was resting my finger on hot metal tigging Wednesday night.  Really need a tig-glove as the school uses air cooled torches and they become nearly impossible to hold as they heat up.Jerry30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:Originally Posted by BigRedFishDadStraight off the chart in machine... is 035 flux core wire (no gas) 7 and 60... (haven't bought gas yet that is in the budget for next pay check priced out a 125cf 75/25 mix at $250. After the miller I'll have to wait two weeks for the gas )