Question to all the welders out there!!!
Lots of good advice here already, defiantly go with gas. Here is a real good site to browse for improving your welding skills
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/Mig-welding-tips.html
Lots of good info for the beginner or advanced welder. Mig Tig Stick this site has good info on all types of welding. The welds in the videos the guy puts down are a work of art!