Gee, what do you want to weld?

Whatever it is, I'd look at two Everlast MIG units that have been around for a while, as they?re still ahead of their class, since they both have a complete DC TIG ability out-of-the-box too. You know, HF arc starts, gas solenoid, 2T/4T sequence, with TIG torch and pedal included.

I'm talking about the 211Si and the 252Si, which are classified as multi-process units too, and rightly so, as their added DC TIG ability is top-notch. The 251Si has single-pulsed MIG too, which could be helpful with MIG on aluminum. The 251Si has proven to be able to MIG on aluminum wire without a spool gun, and only a change of the liner, maybe the roller too, I believe.

Otherwise the Everlast "Cyclone" MIG models seem to be quite new, with their digital-LCD interfaces.

And the Everlast Lightning MTS 225 MIG, with the innovative advanced-featured (added waveforms) AC/DC TIG (for aluminum TIG too), is on sale for $2000 at the moment.

So, many good choices and values with Everlast units.