Welder question: MIG or TIG?

[dallas_]

Check the local community colleges for weekend welding classes. You can probably find an introductory class that gives you the basics on the 4 main processes and enough booth time for you to really see what you like and what you need.

[lippy]

Even if I go with just a basic MIG like the Hobart 125 it will just be a 110v unit so it will be very limited. But I still want 110v capabilities so I can use it outside my shop. The next step up is a dual voltage MIG, which will cost $800-900. At that point I may as well spend the $1000 and get the Lincoln 210 MP. It's a dual voltage MIG out of the box, but I can run it as a TIG later if I want for the cost of a torch and foot pedal. More than I want to spend but it makes sense. Btw I looked online at used units and the aren't that much cheaper for a quality machine.