Thanks that is the plan to go with mig over stick. Looking at the options for 3-1.

The price point was for a stick welder, I'm not dead set on anything. I was a good unit that I won't outgrow and if that means spending more money so be it.

Thanks everyone, I'm looking at the Hobart and Everlast product lines as well as Tweco. What i don't want to do is purchase something than regret it but my main concern is portability not so much cost b/c a good unit that is somewhat portable will last much longer and having a 3-1 type machine than ...

Thanks everyone, I'm not concerned with 240, i can run one in my garage just for welding. Ideally i would like a dual in case I'm at a friends house helping them repair something. With that said, i would also like to do welding on thin 20gauge sheet metal up to 1/4 possibly so based on what I have r...

Hi everyone, I'm a beginner so please spare with me. I'm looking into purchasing either the Hot Max Arc 100 or Stanley 119 welder due to the reviews and price point. Between the two which do you guys recommend. They appear to have similar specs, but I'm curious what you guys think. I already have a ...