Welder advice - where to start

This is also a good all around machine. POWER MIG® 210 MP Multi-Process Welder - K3963-1

It may not be in the price range for a beginner but if you are looking at the 180 220v mig then this is definitley work the extra couple of hundred dollars. It wire welds very nice and tig welds just as nicely.

One thing to mention, If you buy it get the extra 2 year warranty on it. There is only one board in the machine so if it stops working that is what needs to be replaced. Replacement out of warranty is going to run you about $1,100