Shaking out the cobwebs

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It's been about 3 years since I held a TIG torch. I fixed a friend's oil pan the other day and figured I'd share. I need more practice.Critiques?Any idea on how to get a steadier hand?I dipped the tungsten in on the inner weld.  - Dave. Attached Images
Reply:Very solid for not having your hand on a torch for 3 years.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Yeah looks good for being 'out of practice'.     Did you grind a bevel in the crack first?MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:I agree w/ snoeproe and DR33....looks damn good to me...brush off the smudge and bolt it up.BUT!  Is that a crack I see on the inside view on the left side running from the repaired section across the reinforcing rib and on to the leftMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor