I have been happy with Lincoln Electrics AC 225 model that I bought 20 some years ago; it is 230 Volts though; before I had a shop it was powered via a heavy duty extension cord from the dryer outlet.
The higher amperage that a 230 volt model offers is very handy for cutting metal. Also higher voltage welders tend to have a longer duty cycle so you do not have to make a point of waiting for the machine to cool down.
Anyway the price was right for this basic stick welder and it has served me well for a long time.
Yeah like Hu said, be careful about combustibles; my neighbor lost his (nice big) shop; fire investigators believe welding splatter was the culprit. |