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You can learn most of the basics of welding in a single day.

Simple to learn, but it takes years to truly master those skills. And you’ll still spend a lifetime learning the little things that make an artist. As a beginning welder, you need a machine that’s easy to set up and use, to minimize mistakes and build your confidence.

But you still need enough power to do useful work, along with a decent set of features that will let you grow your skill over the years.  We’ve rounded up a nice selection of welders suitable for beginners.

Choosing Your Welding Process

Check your needs in the table below and you’ll know right away which direction to go in your search for the perfect machine.

Process:	Benefits:	Best For:
TIG	Precision, strong, heat control, beauty	Exposed welds, bodywork, aviation
MIG	Easy to learn, versatile, rapid production	Equipment repair, fabrication, fast work
Stick	Cheap, most materials, fast	Wind, rusty steel, high strength
Flux Core	Cheap, easy to learn, no gas, high volume	DIY, wind, sheet metal, fabrication, repairs
Multi-Process	Space and Cost savings	Complex projects