Is this a decent 110v welder?

[Hardcore]

I only have 110 in my garage and I only work on small projects so 1/4" and under is all I'll need.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100039229

Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 100HD Wire Feed Welder
Model K2189-1

Versatility, value and dependable performance are the hallmarks of this terrific wire feed welder from Lincoln Electric. You'll be welding with gasless, flux-cored wire on light gauge mild steel in no time - everything you need is right in the box! The Weld-Pak 100HD has 30-100 amps welding output and welds up to 1/4 In. steel. The welder plugs into a 115V (15 amp) outlet. The unit is compact, portable, lightweight and easy to use. The Weld-Pak 100HD comes with a 3 year warranty on parts and labor. (90 days warranty on the gun and cable).

• Easily upgrades to MIG with the K610-1 MIG conversion kit, sold separately.
• Welds up to 1/4 inch steel
• 3-year parts and labor warranty (90 days on gun and cable).
• Terrific Value!
• MFG Brand Name : Lincoln Electric
• MFG Model # : K2189-1
• MFG Part # : K2189-1

Any other 110v machines in the ~$300 range I should consider?

 

[dhcomp]

May be a little more money, but most ppl will reccomend stepping up to the machine that can be upgraded to feed inert gas. I think the Miller in the $400 range gives you this option, so you can add it later if you want.

 

[Hardcore]

May be a little more money, but most ppl will reccomend stepping up to the machine that can be upgraded to feed inert gas. I think the Miller in the $400 range gives you this option, so you can add it later if you want.

Easily upgrades to MIG with the K610-1 MIG conversion kit, sold separately

 

[dhcomp]

Ok, nice. I would hold off for other feedback, i only own an Arc welder, that i used once....so im not exactly an expert

 

[1BURBAN]

I have that welder and it has served me well for 4 years as a light duty welder.

 

[hmatiak]

For that kind of money, look into a Hobart. They are made by Miller, and you can run flux or solid wire. Does up to 5/16 with .035 wire. Ive got the Handler 140. Runs about 450-475 at Tractor Supply.

 

[pseudomike]

I have a Hobart Handler 140 for sale up on ebay. Great little welder for body work and light steel up to 1/4". It has seen little use. I've used it both with and without gas. Nicer welds with the gas but your metal has to be super clean. I have a full tank for it but you can't ship them if they have ever been filled by law.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobart-Handler-140-115V-Mig-Welder_W0QQitemZ130285685115QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item130285685115&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

 

[Dyno_Ron]

Lincoln or Hobart are quality products. The only trouble I ever had with a 110v is the overhead welds seem to be a little easier with 220. Once when I was welding in my roll cage, I could not get a quality bead on the upper bars, seems all the molten metal wanted to rain down on me instead of to the bars .

The other time is when I was stitching the bottom of my 1/4 panel. I finally gave up on that part and put sheet metal screws where the factory spot welds used to be, nobody every looked down that far anyways.

 

[Chevy305]

Go for the Lincoln Weld Pak 3200 HD. I got one for xmas. Capable of gas and flux core wire. Welds up to 5/16s very good welder, very happy with it.

 

[destro360]

the welder your looking at is a great welder for body panels floor pans like duty construction etc. i use the hell out of mine and the best part is you can grab it and throw it in the trunk of your car or truck and take it anywhere you need. only problem for me is i have frame work and thick gauge steel that i want to weld but cannot with this machine.

.... if you only work on small stuff every once in a while? this is perfect for you.

if you plan on doing frame mods: front clips, building motorcycle frames, anything heavy gauge then this is not for you unles you want to have a small portable weder and then later buy a larger shop welder.

 

[chrisb420]

I have the same welder and it has worked flawlessly for the last 5 years. No issues at all as long as you are welding nothing bigger than 3/16''. 1/4'' can be done but requires a little more prep work.

 

[destro360]

word. i'm pleased with mine.