120V MIG welders.

[roadhunter]

I'll be looking forward to this thread from mark. I got a hobart 125 ez 120v welding mig too and still use it. I welded up a few hitches for the tractor (pulled 8k lbs with it no problem), hooks to pull tree roots, added metal to my trailer gate, welded up cracks on the go carts, built quite a few odd stuff around the house and repaired metal stuff on my cars. I have respect for professional welders with thier 220v machines and I do employ them when I need to. I wouldnt care less about comments from others putting 120v units down. At the time when I wanted a welding unit, I didnt have a 220v plug, wasn't in mood to put one in and wanted to get up and go. I was glad that I have a 120v unit as I repaired a few things for others as I do it at their house and no need to run special wiring. The 120v HAVE thier place, and its important to recognize there are somethings you are better off hiring it out for or get a 220v unit. happy welding...:thumbsup:

+1. Sounds like you have had success with your 120v welder. Great job!

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Ahhh...Trains run off tracks all the time...Except I wasn't drunk or asleep...:dove:

 

[Yooper75]

I'm a fairly novice welder and own a little Hobart 140. They have a time and place for use but I have to agree with Shield Arc on this one that if you are going to weld over the max thickness of what your machine is rated for on regular basis you should upgrade to something that's got more punch to it. Will a 120 Volt machine weld 3/8in material in a pinch yes but I wouldn't want to do it all the time or build something structural like a trailer hitch for a truck with it.

The best analogy I can think of is trying to drive a railroad spike with a tack hammer.

I have some projects I want to do like a backhoe build for a tractor like Bfreaky did but those are on hold until I can get a bigger MIG machine whether it's a Everlast, Miller, Hobart, or Lincoln.

 

[rhett]

Looks like a nice small unit. What is it's weight? (did not see that it listed)
My transformer mig is heavy and tough to move while working on a project.
I do not need one, though listing the weight would be good info to share.

 

[Dan Hunter]

The duty cycle of 35% at 140 amps seems wildly better than my 135 Handler. I think it's only good for 70 amps at 35%.

 

[Sodo]

Dan, I'm curious if your 135 Handler has ever shut down mid-weld?

I've never had a welder shut down but like probably 98% of forum members, I'm not welding pro, only my "pro-jects"

 

[MossRoad]

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[MossRoad]

I have a 120v mig welder and I love it for small work/repairs. Its quite capable. I have a stick welder for larger fabrication and repairs. And a torch for cutting. And tweezers for tweezing, etc... every tool has its place.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Japanese Politician apologizing for offering up a bill to outlaw 120V MIG welding machines.

http://youtu.be/e6SxYPNwQUo

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[KubotainNH]

Looking forward to seeing some tests. As others have stated, 220v for big stuff but the little portable unit has it's place and gets used the most at my house. Brought it to a friends to weld up the mower engagement lever on his ride on mower. Now way stronger than the 2 cheesy tack welds it came with. It would have had to been trailered somewhere and probably pulled all apart for easier access. A bit of cleanup with the dremel and few hits with the 120v unit, done deal. He was a happy camper.