[maddog]

I had the Hobart 115v MIG/Wirefeed welder and it was a champ. I think its the best kind of welder available for 115v. Miller makes almost exactly the same welder with different colors. I havent tried the Lincoln equivalent but I am sure its good too. This kind of rig is a lot more complicated than a buzz box and I would not go cheap. Definitely go with one of the quality names. Stick really works best with larger currents and larger inductances. The low currents and choppy power you get from 115v make it hard to stabilize the arc. I would have liked to have kept mine since its so handy for small stuff and runs off a regular wall outlet but I have a big IdealArc stick welder and oxy acet. so it was hard to justify the space and the money it tied up.