| This is just a general inqury into what I should look for in a welder.  There 
are alot of options out there and need a little help making sense of it all.  I 
know the terms, know the difference in MIG vs Flux core, as far as how they 
work but I am just looking for a good quality machine that will work well for 
body work.  Should I look at a MIG or a Flux core , which would work the best.  
How many Amps should I need, and how thick should I look for, is 1/8" too 
small.  I figure if I'm spending the money,  maybe I should look at something 
that can go up to maybe 1/4" incase I need it later.  I want the least 
expensive option that can compromise with my needs.  I am a beginner so I am 
looking at the entry level models, mostly the Lincoln Electric brands but Sears 
does have a Craftsman model for 199.99 
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00920568000&tab=spe#tablink
  I'm looking at spending no more than $300 or so.
Thanks in advance, 
Tim
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