You can get a 200 amp stick welder at the home Depot for $70. this is a great unit to learn on, all you will need is a welding helmet, gloves wire brush and a slag hammer. The only other thing you need is scrap steel and YouTube and you are ready to learn. the next step up would be a MIG welder either flux core or with a co2 argon bottle. Used welders are out there also. I gave my stick welder to a friend, I have a nice little 110 volt unit from Eastwood’s that is great for doing sheet metal and a larger 220 volt unit from harbor freight that can handle much thicker steel.
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