Ok this is my first time using a welder, does this look well setup? I'm
going to be wearing jeans, sneakers and leather gloves as well. I'm just
paranoid about being electrocuted.

http://members.cox.net/michaelshaffer/w1.jpg
http://members.cox.net/michaelshaffer/w2.jpg

It's hard to get fried using a welder unless you're doing it in the bathtub.
Looks fine to be, although that plywood won't be very pretty after a little
welding.

Also wear a heavy jacket or leather apron and don't make it easy for spatter to
end up in your sneakers.

GTO(John)