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A process that uses high temperatures to join metals or thermoplastics, and welding is used in many cases. Welding can be traced back to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. The ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote that Glaucus of Chios invented iron welding. The Middle Ages witnessed the advancement of forging and welding, a method in which the blacksmith beats heated pieces of metal until they join together. In the late 1800s, inventors Nikolai Bernardos and Stanislaw Olszewski created the first electric welding method, carbon arc welding. The First World War witnessed the welding boom, as the military powers tried to find the best way. Automatic welding technology was invented in 1920, and in 1930, the first fully welded merchant ship went to sea. New welding methods are constantly being developed, and many technologies exist today. Below, we will help you choose the best kit to start.

The kit includes a cutting torch and a welding tool to provide complete metal processing capabilities. The torch allows you to cut metal parts up to 6 inches thick, and the welding tool allows you to weld up to half an inch. Equipped with hose, goggles, tip cleaner and lighter, this option is all available, and comes with a convenient molded plastic storage box.

This compact, portable, and light welding tool can weld up to one-eighth of low carbon steel. It is small but powerful. The welding tool is designed to be plugged into any household socket, which is convenient and easy to use. The contactor safety feature keeps the welding wire electrically "cold" until the trigger is pulled. The kit also includes a helmet and welding wire.

The kit is equipped with lightweight and powerful welding tools. The user-friendly interface makes setup a breeze, and the adjustable controller provides you with plenty of customization options. The variable wire feed speed controller allows you to change the current of the welding equipment, and the wire feed speed adjustment knob has ten levels of wire feed speed. As an added benefit, the device releases inert gas during welding to prevent oxidation. Equipped with helmet, wire, metal tip and wire brush, this set has everything. 

Forney Easy Weld welding machine is a great choice for beginners, there is a reason why it is called so. The tool can weld mild steel up to a quarter of an inch, and is portable but powerful. Including an auto-darkening welding helmet, steel electrodes, driver gloves, a pair of welding gloves, steel grinding wheels and wire brushes, this complete starter kit is a true all-in-one option. 

This rod welder is an excellent choice for amateur welding or small repairs, with dual heat settings and a thermal overload protection system. The power cord can be plugged into any standard household circuit and can be extended to about 5 feet for easy operation. The transformer is easy to start, and the kit includes a helmet, welding rod and wire brush.

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