Looking to start welding

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hey guys,thanks for checking out my first post on the forum! i have a strong background in working with people (sales/service) but am looking to change things up in a big way. i was never really interested in the trades when i was younger but now i feel that there is a whole world i'm really missing out on. i'm considering going to a community college near my home full-time for a welding course but i want to make sure i like welding before i invest.i don't know anyone who can really get my foot in the door so i was thinking of buying a welder and testing things out but i don't know the first thing about welding. there have been a few recent posts on kijiji selling welders - a miller stick welder (http://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/st...ationFlag=true), a mastercraft mig and flux welder (http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-other/st...ationFlag=true), and a lincoln 110 arc welder (http://www.kijiji.ca/v-buy-sell-othe...ationFlag=true). i have no idea which of these machines, or if any of these machines, would be good for an absolute beginner. if you could help me out that be awesome!also, and i know this is very unlikely, but if there are any welders out there from the Niagara region in Ontario, Canada that see this post, i'd be really really grateful if you could let me job shadow or show me some basics to help get me started.again guys, thanks for checking out my first post on the forum and i hope you all have a great easter weekend!-SW
Reply:I would recommend taking a class first. It will be the most cost effective option. I would be willing to let you run Mig Tig stick or anything else I have but I am a bit of a drive from you being that I live in Arizona.
Reply:I am not sure of your situation currently. But I would not quit my job and go to school full time. Not without knowing how you feel about welding first. I would enroll in an evening class and see how it goes. If you are not employed etc. Then go for it. Hang around here long enough and you can learn a lot. I would also say go over to Youtube and look up Welding Tips and tricks, Feildres and Chucke2009 to name a few. each channel is totally different but maybe they can help steer you in the direction you may want to go in welding, and then help decide what kind of machine you need? Different Processes use a different machine. What kind of power do you have at home? Do you have access to 220V? Most 110V machines are underpowered. Welcome to WW! good luck!- Christian M.C3 Welding & Fabrication - CNC Plasma Cutting-Mobile Welding-Custom welding and fabwww.c3welding.com
Reply:thanks for the responses guys!