New Tool Time

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Hey Guys, I just got my tax return back and I'm looking for some advice on new/used tools.  My goal is to buy some things that would let me get a little more mobile and/or make fabrication easier.  I've got the basics so far:  small Lincoln welder, 110, flux core.  grinders, drill, tap/die set, wrenches.  Just the basics.  Things I'm thinking about:  engine driven welder.  Have seen some good deals on used Lincoln and Miller machines.  Maybe a small, light use oxy/ace setup.  My dad has offered to give me his 5'x7' open trailer and am just thinking of some possibilities.  I don't plan on quitting my day time job welding to work for myself because I think I'd starve  The goal for this is to be more mobile and not have to do everything in my back yard.  I'd like the ability to drive to a friends house and help them fix/weld something rather than drag it all over to my place.  I have about $2,500 to spend.  Thanks for the help.  I'm trying my best to not blow the budget all on one thing and need some ideas to spread out the money.