i don't know how old this thread is and I'm not sure if you already got a welder or not but...i am 15 and i have been in metal shop class for 3 years and i have used all welders MIG, TIG, ARC, OXY/ACE, you name it i've used it! and MIG is my favorite and the easiest to learn on! i just bought a lincoln MIG welder 3200 the other day for my dad for $449 at home depot and it works great! i can weld Gas shielding or flux core or aluminium. just let me know if you need tips on how to weld you can PM me or comment back.