Hey guys, I've decided to teach myself to weld. Nothing too technical just some basic fabrication, maybe a few floor pans. From my research and limited knowledge I think I want a gas Mig setup. I like the dual voltage setup on this one. What do you guys think?
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...ncolnElectric))

 

Bad link. Look into eastwood welders if you want something good and at an awesome price.
http://www.eastwood.com/welders.html

 

Fixed the link

 

Those are some great prices but here's my issues:
1. My garage has 110v ( this is where most of my tinkering takes place)
2. I have access to 220v at work if I really need it.
3. I want to be able to weld up to 3/16 steel if I need to.
4. Not many manufactures have a dual input setup

 

I have the miller 211 duel plug and i love it .. the lincoln version is a good one also .. Just remember the lincoln is over rated .. ( need to have it turned up higher then it says ) the miller is under rated , mine is rated for 1/4in but if i have it set on 1.4 it will blow holes .. i have to have it set on 1/8 to weld 1/4 with full penetration ..

 

I looked at the 211 but at $1,200 it's considerably higher than all the others so I had to scratch it off the list.

 

I had a Craftsman 110V machine and it really didn't work very well. I was getting varying degrees of success and it was very inconsistent. I was having a difficult time telling if it was my technique or the welder that was giving me fits.

I ended up buying a Hobart Handler 187 at Tractor Supply for about $600 or so. Looking at their site it looks like they now have a 190 instead for $650. It is a 220V machine so I wired an outlet for the 220. It made a HUGE difference. I got much more constancy and I can weld 1/4" easily. In fact my first project was a rear bumper made from 1/4" square tubing.

Good luck.

 

where is your clothes dryer? if its in the garage it runs off 220

 

i just bought my brand new replacement welder today.
grabbed a lincoln 140c for 700 bux. with their rebate, i can choose either 75 bux or an auto darken welding helmet worth 190. guess what i'm choosing. lol.