This is a great little starter package that is priced right for a hobby welder. While the 135 AMP Eastwood MIG Welder is not designed for any serious welding; it is a great tool to have kicking around in the garage. You can use it to tack things together or for minor repairs on brackets or exhaust pipes. It’s pretty easy to set up, which is a bonus for a beginner welder. Read more
The Campbell Hausfeld WG3090 Pro 120 Volt 140 MIG Welder is perfect for small welding and fabrication projects at home in your garage. The machine features 5 heat settings so you can dial in the welder based on the metal thickness of your project. The WG3090 has a wide operating range of 25 AMPs to 140 AMPS. This means you can weld 24-gauge sheet metal to ¼” thick mild steel plate, and everything in between. The handy chart printed on the side of the machine will guide you to the perfect settings for your project, based on metal thickness. Read more
The Hobart Portable MIG Welder model number 500559 is capable of welding sheet metal as thin as 24 gauge and steel plate up to ¼” thick. The machine also has the versatility to weld a variety of metals including mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. The 5 position voltage control selector provides an ultra-smooth and stable arc over a wide range of welding thicknesses. Read more
The Lincoln Electric Power MIG Welder is one of my favorite portable machines. It is a multi-process welding machine that is simply jam packed with features. You can perform all the basic welding functions with this model including MIG, TIG, Stick, & Flux core. So if you are a small contractor with a variety of needs or a hobbyist who needs the flexibility to handle a diversity of projects around the house; this is the machine for you! Read more
The Stanley MIKROMIG Portable Welder is a compact little machine that has the well-known Stanley name behind it. With an operating range of 30 Amps to 85 Amps the MIKROMIG can handle mild steel welding from 5/64” thick to 13/64” thick. This versatility ensures that your new welder can handle a large variety of projects around the house. Read more
If you are looking for portable welder that is easy to use, the Millermatic 141 Portable MIG 120 Volt 90-amp Flux Core Welder may be the answer. Miller has developed a state-of-the-art control that automatically sets the welder parameters for you. If you are a more experienced welder you can switch over to manual mode which provides the flexibility to set the machine to your liking. Read more
The LOTOS Portable MIG 140 AMP wire welder by LOTOS Technology is a multipurpose flux-core machine that can also be used with gas. With this flexibility you can weld stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum. Of course you will need to use a spool gun when welding aluminum. Read more
The Lincoln Handheld 120VAC MIG machine is set up to operate without using shielding gas. Instead it uses flux-core wire to shield the welding area and keep the weld clean from contamination. This machine has the versatility to weld mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, making it the perfect tool for your hobby shop. Read more
If you are searching for a portable flux-core machine that operates without gas the Forney 299 MIG Welder is a great choice. For beginner welders the machine is easy to use, just plug it in and you’re ready to start welding. No messing around with shielding gas. It’s so simple to set up that you will up and running and welding your first part in 5 minutes. Read more
The Campbell Hausfeld WF2150 Flux Core portable MIG Welder is one of the best choices for outdoor welding on the farm or when welding outside in your driveway. One of the advantages of using a flux core welder vs using a shielding gas, is that you don’t need to worry about the wind blowing away the gas. A flux core machine is far less susceptible to the effects of the wind. Read more
