Welding Tips and Tricks

Tried doing a search on google, but I'm not finding much as none of my searches show max input amperage. I live in the US and I have two options for running an ARC welder... 110v and 220v at 30 amp's... I'd prefer the 220v but it limits the area and requires more safety measures.. as for what I plan to weld? I'm not sure as of yet, I mainly just want it for being able to practice.

Depends on your budget.

$500 or so

I just switched welders with my brother-n-law. He has my Everlast PowerArc 300, and I have his Everlast PowerArc 200 ST. This PowerArc 200 ST is very impressive with 6010, and 7018.
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/produ ... rarc-200st

I'm not sure if this is applicable, as this runs a 240v 15A Aust plug, but these Rossi Arc welders are insane value here at the moment. Im no sparky so i don't know if you can chuck a new plug on....(yes i'm that hopeless when it comes to electricity....i just join metal with it....with good success so far)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-ROSSI-We ... Swl9BWL4lS

They are going for $190 Australian ( I guess around $150 US? Not sure what the dollar is at the moment) and have 20-220Amp output (60% at 200A, 100% at 150A duty). Digital Display, only 5.5kg, plugs into a 15A home socket here in Australia. I was skeptical of the duty cycle quote and build quality for that price, but at sight at my uncles house, I was seriously Impressed.

I went out and bought a Unimig 140A DC inverter the other day. Standard 10A 240V Plug, only $150 Australian. Only 15% Duty at 140A though. Wish I had seen these rossi machines earlier.

Nobody puts on their bucket list to practice. You have a goal, or want to be prepared for the opportunities the unknown future offers. The shortcut to perfection involves the best machine.