tolearn wrote: Im more inclined in owning two machines a 110/220 mig & a 110/220 DC/AC Tig stick machine diversifying makes more sence
I think you've nailed it with sentence. I'm a hobbyist too, and it >sounds< like you're jazzed with the possibilities of welding and want to get comfortable with as many processes as possible. I'm totally with you on that... but I'm sure you'll find that once you get past the "surface" appeal of the different processes, there is SO much to learn to get more than just adequately good at a given process. So it may be worthwhile to start a little slower, collect the right gear as you need it instead of in advance, buying the wrong stuff.
For instance: to weld you need welding gloves, right? Not necessarily. I've found that I prefer to use a lighter work glove rather than a heavy chunky welding glove (cheaper, better tactile sense, cross-purposing...). Then there's the process-specific equipment you need: MIG shielding gas is different than TIG shielding gas, and can't be interchanged, so why buy pure argon (TIG) that just sits there while you're learning MIG (pure co2, or argon-co2 mix).
Plus, it's frankly more fun to learn about a new process and decide what features are important to YOU, then score a deal on Craig's List on your ideal machine.
Enough out of me. Good luck with it!
