Corded or cordless: the perennial decision
Corded means constant power with no battery degrading over the years. The cost is the extension lead: for a workshop or frequent use in one place it is usually the better investment.
220V inverter welder with a carry case.
Corded means constant power with no battery degrading over the years. The cost is the extension lead: for a workshop or frequent use in one place it is usually the better investment.
Inverter electronics hold the arc even when your hand wavers slightly, and that shows directly in the bead. It is what makes an inverter welder far friendlier for someone learning.
Goggles or a face shield, gloves and hearing protection depending on the tool. This is not a formality: in this category, the difference between a scare and an injury usually comes down to whether the safety gear a metre away was actually used.