Harbor Freight Berger 3-in-1, 135 Amp Multiprocess Welder (Item 72271)

3-in-1 welder — flux-core (gasless MIG), stick, and TIG, all DC, on a standard 120V outlet. Inverter technology, DINSE-style connectors, large digital display, weighs only 11 lbs.

Multiple Harbor Freight customer reviews specifically compare it favorably to the Titanium 125 for flux-core work at a lower price, with one reviewer calling it "pound for pound the best welder for the price" after owning both. Real limitations: stick welding capped at 75A (too low for 1/8" 7018 rod — use the Titanium Stick 225 instead if that matters), TIG is genuinely barebones (needs a separate $79.99 accessory kit plus your own torch/gas to actually TIG weld), and settings are labeled in wire speed rather than amperage (a real point of beginner confusion).