Hi All
Bouncing this thread as I need some welding/welder advice.
For those who don't know, I'm a farmer up in NE Vic. The joy of being a farmer is one can dedicate a shed to ones BX collection

, the problem with being a farmer who can't weld is one has to cart random stuff to random places, so I figured after 13 years it's time I get myself a welder for 'Christmas'.
Had a play with a mate's old sticker welder the other day, so learnt some basics, but now comes the hard part, creating a shortlist of potential welders.
My requirements:
- welding old broken farm equipment, ie flail mowers
- welding SS for food processing
- welding new mild steel for frames etc
- single phase
-15A is fine, got plugs in enough places
My probelms:
- oh so many

- got a problem in my neck that makes fine hand control a challenge or it fatigues quickly

may just make welding very challenging
So suggestions and thoughts re technology, are the tri welders (stick, MIG, TIG) any good, or do they just do all three formats badly to averagely?
Thoughts re best tech for easy arc ignition, HF seems to be key, is that only on TIG?
The reviews for this one seem good and a middle of the road price
https://www.totaltools.com.au/12564...-ultra-multi-process-inverter-welder-w1006185
How 'limiting' will it be once I've had some practice?
The machine doesn't need to be a workhorse that can handle 5 hrs a week, but it would be expected to be used for an 1hr every 6 months or so, for the forseeable future.
Also on my current shortlist are:
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/...d-205-smart-set-migtigmma-inverter-welder-kit
and
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/...se-migtigstick-welder-kit-with-welding-helmet
I like the concept of having gasless MIG as an option, especially if I'm welding in-situ, for example down at the pump.
What does 'pulse' give me?