Over the years I have owned several welders for my stock car teams but always had a good welder on the crew so I never had to learn anything beyond tacking stuff in place for them. Now I bought a Lincoln Pro-MIG 180 to learn welding (to some extent, not looking to be a pro or anything) and this machine has made it easy so far.I have a full review of it at the link below if that is of help to anyone.Lincoln Pro-MIG 180 Review