Hi Nick, sounds like you have a plan. Welding takes a little practice lots of good videos on line. I have found in addition to all the usual, cleanliness, weld the piece flat that a bright work light directed on the area made things easier I also use a pair of these
Welding Helmet Glass Magnifier, Diopter Cheater Lens 3.0, Welding Glass Magnifier Lens Eye-Protecting/Welder Accessories, Anti-Ultraviolet, Automatic Darkening Filter 3.0 Diopter, 5 x 4cm/ 2 x 1.6in
https://amzn.eu/d/2Up7s1GWhich give 3x or so magnification- as I say works for me.
I will look out for some pics.
Ian