Small mig welder

Long time welder / fabricator.
Both as a hobbyist and professional.
I can Mig, Tig, stick. Was certified up until a couple of years ago when l retired.

I currently own Miller and Lincoln machines.
One Lincoln is 115 volt. ( bought at a swap meet for $100) . Works great on sheet metal.
Millers are all 220 volt.
Lincoln makes a nice machine- the 180 "dual". Dual voltage. Can be used 115v or 220v. Used them for several years at work. I like them.

Spend the extra money and get one you can use with gas. I personally do not like " gasless/ flux core". But to each his own.
You do not need a $2,000 machine.
Your local welding supply sometimes have used machines.
Take a vocational welding course. Basic course is fine.
Don't just jump on the first one you come across.
Do a little homework. Ask questions. Search the web.
Just remember to throw out 50% of the answers you get. Especially the stupid ones.
Sort through the other 50%. Throw out 50% of them.
What you have left are pretty much the answers you need.


Good luck.