(noob here) looking to buy a mig TODAY!

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before i say anything else, I live outside the US but can have an APO address so i can get USPS Priority Mail. Im looking to buy a welder.  My welding exp isn't all that great.  most of my welding will be on 16 awg stainless.  Because I am American I will be moving back to the US in the future where power is 60hz.  For that reason its important that i get a 50 & 60hz machine.  Most seem to be 50 & 60hz anyway.  Weight is also an issue, the lighter the better!  As i said before, I wont be using it on anything too thick. It's also not going to be used every day.  Can someone recommend me something?
Reply:i found this, what do you think?:::EDIT::: there i killed the linkLast edited by sixteenornumber; 03-26-2012 at 11:57 PM.
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Reply:You need an inverter based machine, something light duty that can run 50hz.Can you run stick? http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...roduct=K2605-1I am looking through the Lincoln site for 50/60hz capable mig machines, and that feature only comes on the Power Mig 216 model and up. More initial cost, more weight... http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...g-welders.aspxCity of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
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Reply:I have 240 and 110v plugs throughout my house but they are all 50hz.  would 50hz kill a welder?
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverYou need an inverter based machine, something light duty that can run 50hz................I am looking through the Lincoln site for 50/60hz capable mig machines, and that feature only comes on the Power Mig 216 model and up. More initial cost, more weight... http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...g-welders.aspx
Reply:I was looking, most of them as you said are heavy.  I was really hoping to order a US brand in case i need repair or replacement in the future.  The other option would be to buy one from a local shop in Australia.   I already visited 3 of them today, the best deals (I think) was a Magmate Pro 200.here is a link to the manual. Does $1200 sound like a rip off?http://www.bocworldofwelding.com.au/...mate-200p.html
Reply:Have you looked at or thought about a Miller Passport Plus? Very portable and it is multi-voltage including 50/60 Hz. It will handle your gauge materials well with some room for growth.http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/spec_sheets/DC12-53.pdfhttp://www.millerwelds.com/products/...p?model=M00197They look to be going for around $1700...http://store.cyberweld.com/mimigwemi...FQZ_hwodV1hF_Q
Reply:http://store.cyberweld.com/tharcfa18miw.html A little over 32 lbs dont know about the 50 htz. Gives you the ability to Stick/MIG/TIG as needed.
Reply:Looked at link again and it 50/60.