i recently purchased a 240v dc stick welder ( normally i would have went with Linc or Hobart and millers) but i found a great portable lightweight one here. http://www.everlastgenerators.com/ 2 days after i received it in the mail i made my 1st welding table which can be viewed here
----------------------- 89 |DLX| 22rec| auto| 33x12.5x15| 4.56 gears| 2"BL| custom cherry bomb exhaust glass pack and turbo in rear
i only paid $300 for my power arc 160 which is tig capable
im also in the process of buying their Imig and a the largest bottle of argon/c02 i can purchase from the local welding supply for welding on the truck's sheet metal
----------------------- 89 |DLX| 22rec| auto| 33x12.5x15| 4.56 gears| 2"BL| custom cherry bomb exhaust glass pack and turbo in rear