If you want machines specifically capable of welding sheet metal, then you would do well to purchase machines with "pulse" capabilities (TIG and MIG). These will be more expensive, especially if you buy two separate machines. You didn't mention any interest or need to weld aluminum, so a ...

Would you be interested in a multiprocess machine like a 210mp? Sometimes it is nice to be able to stick weld stuff if it is thicker or needs more rigidity. I might be I have a Tweco (now ESAB I think) Fabricator 211i that I really like. Runs on 120 or 240, does MIG, stick, and lift arc TIG (DC onl...

Farmwelding wrote:Would you be interested in a multiprocess machine like a 210mp? Sometimes it is nice to be able to stick weld stuff if it is thicker or needs more rigidity.

I might be

I'd say 18 gauge sheetmetal to 3/16ths is about all I'd ever do. Less than $1000. Mostly mild steel.

How helpful are spot/stitch weld features?

Looking at the Everlast PowerMIG 200

Good morning all. I've been wanting to weld at home for the better part of 10 years. Took a few welding classes in 05, SMAW and TIG. My intended use is home hobby working mostly on sheet metal and chassis fabrication. Right now I only have 110 but will be upgrading to 220 in the future so a machine ...

Thank you, lots to read here!

Hello all, looking forward to getting educated on welding techniques primarily for garage auto fabrication. About 10years ago I took a SMAW and TIG class at a local Junior College but have not done any welding since. Recently retired from the Navy after 20 years so that pretty-much dominated my time...