I'm a complete noob

Criteria

Price range- $250 preferably but 475 absolute max
Have no problem buying used if I have too but must be in good shape
uses- Exhaust, bracketry, light work
Must plug in household wall outlet
will probably use 1-3 times a month maximum

I would love something capable of light chassis and suspension work but know that my budget limits me a lot. I will never build a frame from scratch or cut up a frame so I don't need something that radical.

Any suggestions? Thanks

 

i have a home depot lincoln mig. i think its a 90 amp unit. plugs into 110v. its about $500 though. i've had it for about 5 years, never had an issue. you may have to replace the gun after you run it over about 100 times.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/c...93793

What about this one?

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_1...lders

I'd spend a little bit more and get one that might last for awhile. You can buy a kit to convert from flux-core to MIG later on, which will give you much nicer welds.