Quoted from benheck:Of course not.
BUUUUUT.... I'd suggest joining a hackerspace to learn - that's what I did. Not only will everything already be set up but they'll have scrap you can practice on. And helmets, gas, 220v, a metal table, clamps, plastic spark shields and a bunch of other stuff you won't have to buy.
MIG works but usually requires grinding. TIG is very elegant but much MUCH harder to master.
Excellent answer, if it's available in his community. Sign up for a minimal monthly cost, and you likely get some rather expensive toys to play with along with some great mentoring. If you take a liking to welding, then take the plunge and buy your own equipment.
