I am about to purchase a welder for weekend use. Nothing too drastic but the normal mods. I just do not know what to begine with. I want cheap, wire fed, and the right amount of amps. I figured there would be tons of people here who could tell me what to buy. Thanks!

no offense man. but do a search this is discussed at least once a week.

here's a good starter thread for you:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=182859

- jack

thanks, sorry, I should have done that.