Beginners want to look for a welder with a nice array of options, manageable size, and average power capabilities. Our selection for novice welders is the Forney Easy Weld. It’s not only one of the cheapest models on the list, but it's suitably portable and lightweight for anyone looking for a welder for their DIY projects that they can take on the go. It also includes a ton of safety features like infinite voltage and wire feed speed control. It doesn’t have a daunting amount of customization, and relative to the power is a safe option for welding around the house.