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FWIW.... I have owned a couple of smaller welders primarily for autobody repair. The duty cycle is what drove me nuts on the typical 110 units. I bought a 140 amp, 100% Duty Cycle Mig off the local Snap-On truck some years ago and this thing has been incredible. Best part is that I can plug it into the kitchen wall if need be. Nothing too thin or too heavy, it has done it all. For the general hobbiest the only way to go. I would just be sure to get one with a 100% duty cycle. It will weld all day without need of manual or automatic reset. A little practice and you are set.