I did a little search and I know most folks dont use a 110v other than sheetmetal but Im looking for something I can weld a frame with. My shop and living sitiuations have changed so Im back to bare bones but trying to stay afloat. I want to run a sheilding gas so any advice/
I have a 110 Lincoln I picked up at Home Depot a couple of years ago. I use it for everything and it does a great job! Even better when a real welder uses it
110V is fine up to 1/8 wall thickness I found running CO2 or C25. Now anything thicker, I will TIG it or go back to the good ole rod, but thats me. Brands... everyone is almost the same, duty cycle all that.. some your paying for the name, others quality. Just stay away from the habor freight junk you will be okay
I own and love my Lincoln SP-135T NASCAR SERIES (whatever the hell that means). It can do pretty much everything I want. Flux core wire burns hotter than using the gas, so if you don't mind cleaning your material after your done, I would stick with that. I have welded 1/8" piece of cake and even some 3/16". 1/4 is getting a little thick although the manual says it can weld 1/4 with flux core with multiple p***es. I have yet to try it. I don't think the thing will get hot enough. As for what I don't like, my neighbor bought a 110 HOBART. BE WEARY. I have heard good things about HOBART but his is a peice of ****. I might as well use bubble gum. Anyway, I like the Lincoln, see what others say, hope this helps. Shawn
Since late 2004 I've had a MillerMatic 135/115V MIG welder. My wife bought it for my Christmas present. It took a little getting used to, but I built this with it............with the exception of the brake to frame plate and the Vega mount to the frame............I didn't trust my welding skills that much, so he TIG welded them....................I love me welder and it works fantastic with Argon mixture shielding gas..................no smoke and no spatter!
I know you said 110, but (as many will tell you, nicely and not so much) 220 is really the only way to go. Where in TX are you? There's a guy on CL in dallas who seems to have a 180amp (220V) every month or so, shoot me up for contact info.
What is your favorite color? Red or blue? I have a Millermatic 135 that is great and a buddy has a Lincoln 140 that is good to. I got a great buy on mine so that is why it is better. Stick with one of the two and you will have no problems. If I exceed the duty cycle of my Miller, it shuts off for about an hour. Lesser brands (Hobart, Century, Harbor Junk, etc...) don't have that relay and burn up. We had a Hobart 135 at the shop. The burnt computer board cost almost as much as a new machine. Less than $100 difference.
i just bought a Lincoln 140. very satisfied with it. it has done well so far. i'm starting to put brackets on my perimeter frame. it will blow holes through 1/8". i figured that's all i need. I build hotrods for a hobby not to put dinner on the table though. Bryan
The best 110 welder is the Miller DVI2. Hands down the best one out there. Because it'll do 220 as well...
You guys that use the small 110v MIG welders to do ch***is work are NUTS!! You're just fooling yourself.
I have the MM135 as well. I found that with proper prep, setup, and technique, I can do pretty good with 3/16. I've even used it for some 1/4" stuff on some shop fixtures, and I'm pleasantly surprised with what it would do. The 135 has been discontinued, and they have the 140 now. One thing I like about the MM135/140 (and the 220V brethren 175/180), is the infinite voltage control. The higher-end Lincolns have this as well. I know some people don't think this is that big of a deal, but I like it. YMMV. All that said, I'd highly recommend saving up just a bit longer for a 220V machine... as long as you have 220 in your shop!
Wow this is good news. I bought the new plaz last year before I retired with the same 110-220 feature -I love it. Been out of the loop for new welding equiptment but this would certainly be My choice for sure. FEDER
I have used a lincoln, miller and century. I liked the miller best but I use the century most mostly because its on a roll around.
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