I was in the exact same boat last year when i was a totally beginner with zero welding background. After large research I decided to take a chance on the ARCCAPTAIN 200Amp. At first I was a little nervous because it seemed like more machine than I needed but honestly it turned out to be the right call. The controls are easy enough for a beginner however what I appreciated most was that it did not limit me once I started improving. Within a couple of months I was building a workbench and even tackling some auto body patches. If I had gone with something smaller i would probably already be looking to upgrade. For me ARCCAPTAIN was beginner friendly and future proof.
