Well, on the advice of my instructors, I've decided against a multi process machine. I'm in the market right now for a mig machine. A good one. I figured switching to a single process machine affords me the ability to get a better machine for a better value. Been checking CraigsList. Any thoughts on...

Thanks for responding guys. I'm just looking for a decent 3 in 1 for the purpose of hobby, learning, and gaining more experience. It wouldn't be a business investment. I have all of the necessary ppe as this isn't my first semester welding. I know I would also need gas and filler metal, and tungsten...

So next month I start my third semester of school. I'll be finishing stick (vertical and overhead) and moving on to mig. Hoping for tig in the fall. I want to get a machine for my home that I can use to get more practice with and use for home projects. I've been reading up best I can, watching YouTu...

Flat. I'm in a two year course that will cover stick, mig, and tig. I had some core ed classes also, math, English, computers, and psychology. Should be looking for a job doing stick by Christmas.

Passed my first bend test for school tonight. V groove with a backing strap welded with 7018.

Hello, I'm currently in school at a local Tech College (that's a tech school gone uppity). Working on stick flat and horizontal right now. Then on to vertical and overhead, then MIG, and finally TIG and advanced TIG. Not sure where I want to go with my career, however I am leaning more toward TIG an...