Need New Welder

[Dave W]

My old welder just crapped out on me.

What would you guys recommend for a mig welder wire feed, 110v?
I don’t weld a lot and need something simple. I haven’t used gas yet, just flux core
I would like to try tig and aluminum some day.
What’s a good easy machine?

I was looking at this one at Harbor Freight

https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welders/unlimited-140-professional-multiprocess-welder-with-120v-input-58828.html

[sunsethunter]

I have a pretty good little Lincoln box I bought on marketplace for $200. It's not as nice as my Hobart rig, but half the weight and way cheaper

[andre3k]

I've been impressed with my little HF titanium welders. Definitely get the extended warranty if you buy one.

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[Dave W]

Anyone use a Yeswelder or Hyanide?

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-MTG225D-Multiprocess-Voltage-Gasless/dp/B09JJPCTYN/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/YESWELDER-Aluminum-YWM-200-Voltages-Compatible/dp/B0B3T6Y1HR/ref=sr_1_4?c=ts&keywords=MIG+Welding+Equipment&qid=1661941865&refinements=p_89%3AYESWELDER&rnid=2528832011&s=hi&sr=1-4&ts_id=13400531

[Bryan11]

In for this. My little 110v welder works, but i'm ready to move up to the next level. Just not in a place where i can run 220v yet.

[Raider4044]

Need New Welder

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/hobart-handler-140-mig-wire-welder

Tractor supply has a Hobart Handler 140 on sale for $529. I’d take it all day over any of those Chinese machines. Also don’t be afraid of looking at the used market. If you can swing the extra cost, I would recommend looking for a dual voltage machine, so you can also run it on 220 if you ever have the need.


Edit: I missed the tig part of the OP. Just FYI, you won’t be able to tig aluminum with that harbor freight machine you posted as it is a DC only machine. Also looks it’s just going to be lift-arc tig.

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[Randy]

I have the Hobart Handler 140. It's a handy machine. I bought it off the Hobart website under their refurbished products with a pretty good discount.

[Ag 89]

Check out primeweld.com. They have several models that will fit what you are looking for. Had free shipping when I bought mine.

[bpa556]

I’ve had a Vulcan OmniPro 210 since 2017. It’s a seriously capable little machine and probably as inexpensive as you’ll find to do what the future you wants to do.

Stic, mig (flux core and gas), tig and does a surprisingly good job on aluminum with the Vulcan aluminum wire feed gun.


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[Dave W]

how is this?

https://primeweld.com/products/mig180-mig-welder-with-spool-gun

[Matthewc131]

I bought an Eastwood 180 amp mig welder not too long ago and man it works great, I paid about $650 brand new also included an extra spool gun to weld aluminum. The quality of everything is just as good as the Lincoln180 mig welder. I use both all the time & have no complaints.

[Ag 89]

how is this?

https://primeweld.com/products/mig18...with-spool-gun

Don't know about that particular one but I have been happy with the plasma cutter/stick welder I got from them.

[knapper]

I have a little Hobart handler 135..I am in DFW if your interested..

[Quackerbox]

I have been happy with the hobart 140

Don't know about that particular one but I have been happy with the plasma cutter/stick welder I got from them.

which plasma do you have?

I see they have one for under 300 bucks.

[dpg481]

I don't think it has been mentioned, but the litte Forney 120v 140 amp unit is really nice. I bought one last year for around $200.00 at our hardware store. I keep it with my gas machine so I can plug it in and use it for thin metal work, and it has done well.