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Originally Posted by Gobbles
I am in no way a welding expert, but as far as low end welders go if you get a good name brand you will be fine, ie) Miller, Lincoln Hobart. Also, if it is within the price range, opt to purchase a machine with "infinite" power tuning ( also known as "Manual Mode"), over a machine with 5 power options or similar. This will allow for much easier use and versatility. Also, it has been said time and time again in these welding threads, plan to use gas! Using gas will produce nicer, cleaner welds whereas the gasless is messy and a nuisance to clean!
Edit: Just read that I refer to these as "low end", I mean this as a low voltage welder, 110V!
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This is true because when you go from a low quality welder to a name brand its like night and day, Biggest thing you want to look for when choosing a welder is duty cycle per amperage this is where 110 welders struggle. if I were to choose a 110 it would be a millermatic 140 with autoset. If it were a Lincoln it would be the Lincoln SP-140C not the 140T the "C" means continuos voltage setting. The most Budget freindly "Quality" 110 is the Hobart 140. It is the sister brand of Miller and you can use the miller spool gun with it. Also get a auto darkening helmet oh man by far my favorite thing.