What Welder For My Purpose

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Hi all,I'm a welding newbie... did a little gas welding when younger but that's about it. I'm looking for a stick or MIG welder, initially to weld chain onto 1/2" and 3/8" thick steel plates. Also need to weld some 1/2" steel rod onto steel fence posts.Will a welder like a Lincoln 225 be sufficient for this purpose? I'm confused about this because 220V welders don't usually seem to be rated for 1/2" thick materials? Any advice is much appreciated!Thanks,Jimmy
Reply:If you are talking about the 225 amp buzz box for stick welding, do yourself a favor and get the AC/DC version instead of the AC-only.  Stick runs much nicer on DC.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op