leedsbob wrote:

as a complete beginner,can you say which is the easiest method for
me,arc,or mig gasless,many thanks

gasless wire, no contest.
Arc is much cheaper but takes more skill to use, and
creates lots of cleanup work. Well suited to large quantities of
rough work
Oxyacetylene isnt as easy, has various issues to do with safety,
and buying the gas is a pain


NT