[RichMason]

I'm in this project all the way - there's no stopping now. Looks like the Lincoln 135 plus is the way to go for welders and I have a Dewalt 4.5 inch angle grinder, cordless drill, and basic hand tools. I know that I will need a bench vise, lots of c-clamps and vise grips. What is the bare minimum of other metal shaping tools I should get for rust repair on my car. For example, I will need to fabricate some patches for the inner fender that will be butt-welded, cut through spot welds (dtw just grinds them), form flanges on some patches for attaching other panels, hold the various jacking point pieces in place, cut relief cuts, etc.

If anyone has any used tools they want to part with I'm in the market. I have not ordered the welder yet.

Thanks.