I have never welded anything in my life, and I wanted to get a machine that would help me with any type of project that I may want to do. This is that machine. You can weld 3 different ways, which is what basically sold me on it for the price as well. The unit does not come with instructions on how to use the welder. Youtube doesn't really have videos on how to use this specific welder (maybe one has been uploaded by now idk). It has been an uphill battle trying to learn how to use the machine and try to learn how to weld at the same time. I really do like the welder, I just wish they included an instruction manual.