[jyl]

Looking at getting a MIG welder, bandsaw and plasma cutter. This will be for art, hobby, light fixit, general amusement/interest. Not sure what max thickness of steel to be welded, but nothing very serious - 1/16", 1/8"?

Trying to keep total cost down. 120 v strongly preferred.

Any brand, model suggestions or tips?

What about the multi-model welders that supposedly do MIG and TIG?

Have no knowledge here - taking a MIG welding class, took a TIG class a loooong time ago, never done anything outside of that.