View Full Version : Which welder to buy 110v?
fasthemi
11-30-2006, 03:37 PM
I need some help deciding on a good 110v welder.I am looking at the hh140 and the mm135.I'm leaning towards the hobart,since Northern sells it for $450 shipped and a free cart to boot.But all I've ever had was Millers.Right now I use a sidekick xl at home,but I am looking to get a welder for my work.All I have here is 110.I currently am using a Clarke 130 flux core,and it's worthless.The welds are brittle,and it is hard to get a decent looking bead down.I'll mainly be using it for light fabrication,nothing over 3/16 thick.Just plate steel and tubing.I've got a motorcycle frame which will be my first project with the 110,but I want it to look good.Or should I just go home and use the 220? I don't think they'll ever get 220v at my shop,and I'd really like to get a better welder here than the Clarke.Plus,I can't stay home all the time.Any other recommendations on 110V?
Wyoming
11-30-2006, 03:43 PM
No recommendations on the 120v units. Why wouldn't your workplace run 220v wiring? It already comes in at the service panel.
fasthemi
11-30-2006, 03:47 PM
It costs $$$$.
Also,140 amps is the most I've seen in 110v.So the Hobart should be the strongest?
Sberry
11-30-2006, 04:41 PM
The Hobart will be as good as any, go for it.
Sundown
11-30-2006, 04:42 PM
It costs $$$$.
Also,140 amps is the most I've seen in 110v.So the Hobart should be the strongest?
The new Millermatic is 140 in two versions, also the new Lincolns are 140 amps in two versions. Having said that and if money is a problem then I recommend the HH140, very nice machine for the money.
fasthemi
11-30-2006, 04:47 PM
I also have questions on the weld quality.Will it be as nice as what a 220 will do?
I also have questions on the weld quality.Will it be as nice as what a 220 will do?
With solid wire, and shielding the 230V unit will be much better starting at 1/8" and up to however thick of material the unit is capable welding beyond this too.
acwd1950
11-30-2006, 07:09 PM
Id buy the 140 thats what Ive got and I love it. For lightweight stuff its great. It lays down some nice welds. Just follow the chart on the door.
Steve
Broccoli1
12-01-2006, 04:01 PM
It lays down some nice welds.
Steve
No it don't.... You do:)
and this right here:
.I've got a motorcycle frame which will be my first project with the 110,
wouldn't do one with any 120v machine
harcosparky
12-01-2006, 04:17 PM
.I've got a motorcycle frame which will be my first project with the 110,but I want it to look good.
OK ... this question needs to be asked.
Q: What are you doing relating to a motorcycle frame?
Complete fabrication -OR- some modification / repair ????
fun4now
12-02-2006, 12:45 AM
i would think most of a motorcycle frame would be below 1/4" more along the lines of 1/8 to 3/16" top that being the case the HH140 should be fine.
i agree why dose this shop not have 220V power to it. heck even my littel shed out back has 220V its in the panel just run the wire and be done with it.
i went with the MM135 over the HH140 about 5 years ago looking at the miner upgrades, not shore if its werth the $$ diference not but at the time it was only about $150 more, but if $$ is a big consideration as it usualy is when looking at 110V MIG's the HH140 would be the way to go.
Sully2
12-03-2006, 10:30 AM
Id buy the 140 thats what Ive got and I love it. For lightweight stuff its great. It lays down some nice welds. Just follow the chart on the door.
Steve
Same here! With .030 flux core its doing all the small stuff I need "at present" for sure.
Brand X
12-03-2006, 10:35 AM
The Hobart will be as good as any, go for it.
The Lincoln 140 wets out the weld bead much better then a Hobart 140 on .125
It's night and day difference.