120volt Mig

[colonel]

It’s been a minute since I said or seen anything on the subject so here goes it for me. I have put it in the back burner for way to long and had myself set on a Hobart 140 but recently seen the new Rouge 140 from ESAB . I would love a Miller 211 or Old 200 but can’t justify the cost right now. Mostly small fabrication and some metal art stuff right now. I did pass on a Vulcan with lots of extras( 2 bottles of gas too) . That said budget is tops at $1k but rather keep it under $750 . Thoughts?Ideas? Experience?

 

[Tom@Hilltop_Machine]

I would get a mid level dual voltage machine. I think having the 220v option lets you weld the occasional thicker stuff you may run across.

 

[ponykilr]

I am sure I will get hammered…

But the dual voltage multi process Chinese inverter machines are fantastic. I sold my Miller 140 and bought a 200A Hynade and it is very nice. Read some reviews and try one.

Mine hasn’t missed a beat and I have their Plasma Torch as well.

 

[gslander]

I love my Hobart 140, but I bought it before all the other overseas machines came on the scene so I don't know how it stacks up against those. Saying that I built my entire truck with it, probably significantly shortened my life with the flux core smoke, but I love the welder.

 

[peewee]

I have a Vulcan 220 from HF and would 100% recommend this to anyone. I liquidated a ESAB fabricator 140 to get it. It's a lot easier to turn the welder down a little than it is to realize you need some more power when she's giving it all she has. Get the warranty!

 

[Jeff B]

I have the primeweld 225x tig, love it.

Here is the mig.

MIG180 180-Amp MIG Welder With Spool Gun

The MIG180 mig welder includes upgraded Tweco 100 Style torch and American style connection. Order online today from PrimeWeld to get free shipping.

primeweld.com

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

i would get a dual voltage machine. I have burnt up a welder using a 120v at max to weld 3/16 frame stiffeners to an xj and its no fun to have to rebuy only a few years later when you need a bigger welder

 

[frankenyoter]

I’ve got 110 and 220 Lincoln machines. It’s easier to turn down the 220 to weld light stuff if needed. So much so I loaned out my 110 about 5 years ago and never missed it.

Both my welders are 20ish years old. If I ever get another one I’ll dump cash into a dual voltage kick ass miller that will run in 220 all the time. If I need to take it somewhere I’d just take the box and run flux core.

 

[Reid]

What about truck mounted welder generators? Talk to me like I know nothing about welding but have significant need for a mobile welder.

 

[colonel]

I know it’s easier to turn down a higher voltage machine than turn a low voltage up, I don’t have a 220 plugin in the garage. Also I don’t plan on using flux core. Found another rabbit hole at yeswelder.com!

 

[drkelly]

Add a 220v receptacle in your garage.

This is what I have:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lincoln-Electric-120-or-230-Volt-180-Amp-Multi-process-Wire-Feed-Welder/5013872807

 

[ghost]

I've heard and read good things about the Vulcan machines.