Top 6 110v MIG Welders for DIYers

The Eastwood MIG 180 Welding Machine has dual power, running on either 110 volts or 220v, giving you more flexibility as to where you can work. 110v input lets you weld at home, and if you need more power or want to do some chores at work, the 220 side makes that easy. If you don’t have access to 220-240 power or prefer 140-amp current instead of 120 amps on 110v, you should take a serious look at the Eastwood MIG 140, a 110v-only machine.

The Eastwood MIG 180 Welding Machine offers some improvements over its earlier MIG 175 version, including a better drive system to fix the inconsistent wire feeding that owners experienced with the MIG 175. The MIG 180 also features higher output, tack weld mode for low-power operations, and infinitely adjustable controls. And in my opinion, it beats out the more expensive Hobart 210.

This machine is generator friendly and it’s spool gun ready, enabling you to MIG weld aluminum with the optional spool gun. The Eastwood MIG 180 Welding Machine is available as a discounted bundle with the spool gun. Eastwood integrated a 2T/4T trigger lock, suitable for auto bodywork to run long beads on sheet metal as thin as 24 gauge.

You can’t have a 110V MIG list without the Hobart Handler 140. It’s turned into a classic these days and is one of the most popular 110v models available. Built with a transformer at the core, this machine will hold up in the toughest environments, but it comes at a cost in weight and dollars compared to the Eastwood machine. Transformer machines are not as popular anymore as inverters have become so reliable with the added benefit of advanced features.

Build quality and reliability are the two standout qualities as Miller, the big brother to Hobart, builds industrial machines for professional welders.

The Hobart Handler 140 MIG 110v Welder provides 25 to 140 amp power, a range that will weld from 24 gauge sheet metal all the way up to 1/4-inch steel. The duty cycle is 20 percent at 90 amps.

You’ll have no issue with the weld quality, consumables, or support with the Handler 140. The main factor you’ll need to weigh is whether you pay more for an old transformer model. Or do you save money and weight and opt for an inverted model like the Eastwood MIG 180… My opinion is slowly changing to the inverter models.

The Weldpro MIG200GDsv 110v Multi Process Welder provides MIG, TIG, flux-core and stick arc capability in a single box. Weldpro includes both a MIG and TIG torch with this machine, as well as a MIG gas regulator. The lightweight design only weighs 30 pounds. It features a durable all-aluminum wire drive mechanism that mounts both 4 inch and 8 inch wire spools.

This a dual-voltage input machine, allowing you to plug into a 110-120 volt or 220-240 volt source. When running on 110v MIG, you can weld from 25 to 140 amps output. That’s enough to get you from 24 gauge sheet metal up to 1/8-inch steel. On 240-volt power, the Weldpro MIG200GDsv 110v Multi Process Welder can get you up to 3/8-inch thick steel.

If you want to run TIG, you’re going to need a TIG gas regulator, which costs extra. The Weldpro MIG200GDsv 110v Multi Process Welder can’t use a foot pedal for heat control (full review here), but it does have a 2T/4T trigger lock for long TIG weld runs. This machine uses a lift-type arc start for TIG and has automatic arc control.

This machine is an inexpensive yet highly capable machine that represents great value. The Forney Easy Weld 140 FC-i is a versatile flux core-only box with a wide output range. I’ve recommended this machine to many new welders who want to pick up welding without gas.

Although it’s not gas MIG capable, this machine gets you 140 amps of wire-feed flux core welding right away. It’s worth considering the fact that the flux core process is better than MIG for outdoor welding when it comes to breeze resistance.

The Forney Easy Weld 261 MIG Welder will weld the thinnest sheet metal of any machine in this roundup at 32 gauge thickness, making it excellent for auto body and ductwork. At the other end of the power range, 140 amps will weld 1/4-inch plate steel. It can mount both 4 inch and 8-inch wire spools, however, one drawback is this is a cheap gasless welder, so the wire drive is made from all plastic (full review here).

The power level control on the Forney Easy Weld 140 FC-i MIG Welder is infinitely adjustable within its range from 10 to 140 amps. It comes with 10-foot MIG torch and grounding clamp. The speed adjustment for the wire feed is also infinitely adjustable.

This is an inexpensive, high quality flux core welder aimed at beginners. The Lincoln Electric K2278-1 Handy Core features an easy settings system that lets users quickly set up. The machine comes with the leads already attached from the factory. The welding gun is already set up and ready to use. It’s possible to start welding within minutes of unpacking.

The Lincoln Electric K2278-1 Handy Core is a great machine for whipping out quick repairs around the household such as torn metal on patio tables or planters. You can quickly take car of brackets and exhaust work on motorcycles, yard equipment and handle automotive repairs. It’s capable of welding metal up to 1/8-inch thick, to easily take care of gate hinges, assemble angle iron for tables and plant stands or repair pool fencing.

The Lincoln K2278-1 Handy Core comes with a 10-foot connection and ground clamp. Some owners report the ground clamp is of cheap quality, but they’re easy and inexpensive to replace. Lincoln is probably the biggest name in welding, with a nationwide network of dealerships including big box and farm supply stores.

The Titanium MIG 170 MIG Welder is a powerful, inexpensive MIG machine that also runs flux core. The dual-voltage input power gives you go-anywhere versatility, letting you plug in at home with 110-volt convenience while allowing 240-volt use as needed. If you don’t need the dual voltage with 140 amps, then you should consider the Titanium MIG 140 machine to save a few extra bucks.

The Titanium MIG 170 is lightweight at only 24 pounds, making it easy for you to move around as needed to reach tight spots or transport to the job. The 30-amp bottom end will weld as thin as 24 gauge sheet metal. On 110v you can weld up to 1/8-inch steel at 140 amps. The 240 side will reach 170 amps to weld up to ⅜-inch thick in a single pass.

The Titanium MIG 170 MIG Welder features a digital display for easy setup and monitoring and it’s spool gun ready. Just plug in the optional spool gun without any changes to MIG weld aluminum up to 1/4-inch thick. The all-metal wire drive features no-tool spool changes and mounts from 2-pound to 12-pound spools.