[quote=Navydoc]I think the MIG wire welders are easier. I actually know how to Oxy-Acetylene weld, which is supposed to be harder. Dates back to my early days in the mid 80s as a gunsmith.
(Wonder how many people can state gunsmith to OB/GYN/MFM as a career path).
Plan on buying a MIG package at good old Harbor Freight when I return. they have one that comes with the spool gun. I have many, many aluminum scraps to practice with.[/quote]

I was afraid you were going to say a MIG welder might be easier.

This was $60 on amazon, and had pretty good reviews.

But I was contemplating getting the MIG version.

Ended up going with the $60 bargain basement one.

I guess I went too cheap. Anyone want a stick welder?