The 5 best stick welders for the money are SMAW-MMA.
Designed for shielded metal Arc welding, this powerful welder creates an Arc of up to 225 Amp AC - 270 Amp peak for strong welds with easier starts and less Arc blow.The Arc welder has a two-way handle that makes it easy to move from job to job.There is thermal overload protection with fan cooling and a 6 ft. welding cable with a multi-angle electrode holder.