Noddybrian, Your response makes a lot of sense and I think maybe a Mig + plasma cutter is the way for me to go. Do you have a suggestion as to which type of machine? I am leaning toward Miller for the Mig and maybe thermal arc for the plasma cutter. And no, I am not the guy on you tube. As for tract...

Thanks noddybrian, Otto Nobedder and WerkSpace for the responses, I will attempt to be more focused on reasons to purchase and probable uses. As stated before, I am a hobbyist, but have been welding for quite some time. I will be sixty (so much for real steady hands) in a few days and have welded of...

Thanks Mr. Nobedder. I'm just surprised that no real welders out there have an opinion.

I am interested in buying a welder for lighter gauge metals. I can weld but am not a professional welder. I am generally stick welding mild steel with one of my Lincoln SA-200 machines. I am wanting advice as to which type, brand and size MIG or TIG welder would be best for occasional thin metal wor...