question for an at home welder

[Goodhand]

I don't have a 220amp plug so is there a good machine that I can get to do some basic welding? Mild steel nothing thicker than 1/4". I'm looking to keep costs down, any ideas?

The Hobart Handler 140 will weld up to 1/4" steel. With proper preparation of the workpiece, including multi-pass, it could go over 1/4", as long you get molecular fusion. I don't see a comparable machine from Miller.

[Matrix]

I don't see a comparable machine from Miller.

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...p?model=M00234

[Goodhand]

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...p?model=M00234

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...=%7Bkeyword%7D

When one compares the purchase price of these two machines... $880/$500, it does not appear they are comparable in cost.

[7018 Farmer]

Go to Harbor Freight and get a 110 volt welder and pickup some 1/16 6011 AC rods.