Find the right welder for the job

Not sure whether you need MIG, Stick, TIG or Plasma? Start with how you work, what metal you use, and how clean the finish needs to be.

Gasless MIG

Best for: Beginners, home repairs and light fabrication.

Why choose it: Easy to learn, portable and practical for general repairs without needing a gas bottle.

Typical jobs: Gates, brackets, shelves and mild steel repairs.

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Stick / MMA

Best for: Site work, maintenance and rougher conditions.

Why choose it: Tough, affordable and reliable for outdoor work, farm repairs and thicker steel.

Typical jobs: Frames, repairs, farm gates and structural steel.

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TIG

Best for: Neat finish, stainless and controlled welds.

Why choose it: Precise control for cleaner welds on stainless, thin material and detailed fabrication.

Typical jobs: Stainless work, thin steel and detailed fabrication.

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Plasma

Best for: Cutting sheet and plate metal.

Why choose it: Plasma is for cutting, not welding. Choose it when you need fast, clean cuts through metal.

Typical jobs: Cutting panels, brackets, plate and repair parts.

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