Sketch_hs

Used or not, i want to weld at home! I have a lot of 220V and 440V MIG and TIG experience but have no 220v at home and know nothing about 110v migs or tigs. I know they will have less power but i want to be able to do projects at home!

So obviously I'm looking at used welders, but what specific models should i keep an eye out for?

I'm planing on doing, quarter panel replacements, welding radiator supports, exhaust repair and fabrication, various home projects etc....


thanks guys

Hardt

x2

Ive been interested in a good 110 mig for a while, I just havent gotten enough feedback to make a decision yet.

dude_123

The Hobart Handler 140 is a good 115v welder under $500. I am satisfied at what it can do for my use; welding mufflers, manifolds, sheet metals, and some tubings. I've tried the Lincoln and it's not bad, weld quality looks the same as the HH 140 just that the HH do 25-140amps and have purge feature.

Howitt

I have a 110 Lincoln and in my opinion they just dont have enough ***** to get the job done right. If your house has 110 it has 220. Just run an outlet to the garage and get a real welder youll thank me

Bakeoff

I love my Millermatic 135. Solid machine that hasn't let me down. I've done everything from 20g sheet to 1/4 wall tubing and plate. For a cheaper welder, it's really pretty versatile.

Sketch_hs

Oh and i have zero interest in flux core bs

Sketch_hs

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Renting lol

trust me I work with 220v and 440v at work all day i know how good they are! lol

but i need the 110v setup for home projects and mobile projects.

TIGboy

battery and a coat hanger

dfoxengr

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same, but i use my sync200 more.
ive been looking at the millermatic 251 for my next though.

Sketch_hs

what do you guys think about a "Lincoln Weld-Pak 100 Wire Feed Welder" Has everything expect non flux wire and regulator (comes with bottle though)

he's only asking 250 bucks!

Sketch_hs

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You are worthless.

To make up for your worthlessness:

1990crxsir

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sketch_hs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do you guys think about a "Lincoln Weld-Pak 100 Wire Feed Welder" Has everything expect non flux wire and regulator (comes with bottle though)

he's only asking 250 bucks!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I bought one of these about 13 years ago. I would not brag about its ability but it has done everything I needed it for. I never bought the gas kit to be able to use non flux core wire though. Wish I did.

Like you I am used to good 220V welders at work. When I needed a clean, strong weld I would do it at work. If I couldn't bring what I was welding to work I would bring the work welder home and plug it into my cloths dryer plug. Your dryer plug is 220V and should be the same 3-prong plug. Our welders at work have long leads and we even have 20ft extension cords made out of the same wire as the leads. This let me weld outside while plugged inside.

If you are just welding things like what you mentioned, the weld-pak will do the job fine. Maybe not the best but it will do.

phatboycrxhf

i have a hobart handler 140 ,but it cost me over 1000 cdn but there pretty nice ,it puts my buddies lincoln to shame and they come with a the regulator and wire right out of the box

Sketch_hs

I asked the land lord to see if he can run a 220v to my garage

the only 220 is on their side in the back where the laundry is. doh

grndcont

try the lincoln 3200 hd weld pack. it's like $450, comes with the unit, cables, gas reg, cart, and mig + flux wire. will weld from 24 gauge up to 5/16". bottle + gas are like $130 extra from a gas shop. love it!

Sketch_hs

Just scored a used Lincoln Weld Pack 100 with a brand new $60 flux wire roll, and a brand new gas conversion kit all for $250

Just welded the exhaust on my CRX (it was broken) with the flux stuff works okay but i know it will be a lot better with gas lol


thanks guys!~

antonch

Where did you pick one up so cheap? I need one to weld up my downpipe.

Sketch_hs

Craigslist!

antonch

Well you got lucky because all I see is old shop machines that look like they are from the 60s.

TurboSI56

yeah we got a millermatic 135 for doing chassis and stuff our resident drifter has been welding a bunch of 240s w/ it w/o any problems so far

Howitt

Go to the right auctions and youll find more high dollar welders than you know what to do with Just last week I picked up 2 650 amp miller mig welders and 3 450 amp miller migs for less than $2000

HiProfile

I got the Lincoln 110v (the hd-3200? Home Cheapo branded) for 20% off, so I took it. Works great so far. Comes set up to do flux, but includes the regulator, so you just need to add gas + mig wire.

As for 220v service, you'll have 2 hots (line voltage) and a neutral. 110v outlets are line and neutral w/ground for the 3rd. 220v appliance plugs are 4 wires for 110+110=220v between the 2 lines, 1 for neutral, 1 for ground. Of course you'll need to add a 220v breaker and run the lines, then make the outlets.

1 2 NV

i cant really contribute much to this thread. i want a miller 251 also but i think lately ive decided to get a smaller machine. i currently have my syncrowave 200 and i hope to purchase the miller 375 plasma cutter soon. ive been looking into the new miller 140 for most of my small fab stuff. what do you guys think?

blackeg

i just bought the lincoln 100hd myself. i havent converted to gas yet, so its not pretty, but its getting the job done. i wanted to get the hobart handler 125 but wound up with the lincoln instead.

E-Rok

id just run 220 and get a 220 welder. its so easy to run 220v