Hello,
I welded everything you see on this website using a basic department store welded set only for AC. I also use only 6013 rod.
I do this because I believe this to be the most basic possible method, thus proving that anyone can do this.
Most use gas rigs, and welding with one of those is 10x easier to master!
To continue this "only the basics" conversation, the ONLY other tools I own are...
A basic hand drill, angle grinder, hammer, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
I have no other tools, and I do not own a garage. I work on old sawhorses outdoors.
Brad