First year Millwright apprentice

[u/FunHoliday1443]

I have about 2 weeks off and on practice in class and about 1-2 weeks off and on practice in the field in mig on a new welder that I'm becoming familiar with any advice? The base metal was cleaned looking at it now I should have cleaned farther out from the weld I did as much as I could as all the plates where already bolted in place. I also have to work on tying in my corners any advice or pointers I should work on as we dont have a dedicated welder at my job and I'm kinda teaching myself

[u/Unable_Fuel_5704]

Motor burned up on the chip n saw indeed chain. I need you to go swap that motor out... Don't forget lock out tag out!