HONEStick Welder, 110V/220V Actual 140Amp ARC Welder Machine, IGBT Inverter Digital Display LCD Welding Machines with Hot Start Arc Force Anti-Stick, High Efficiency for 1/16"-1/8" Welding Rod.

Used it once so far, used 3/32" 6013 rods to fix a utility trailer. Ran it on 120VAC, and performed well. Instruction manual is vague, but enough to get you going. If you are a beginner, maybe someone you know can help on hot to set your controls, or just play with it. If you know how to weld, it's a easy machine to use. Leads are not too long, but the welder is super light, so keeping it near the work will be easy. Later on I will make longer leads. For the money, it's a great unit. I have a old Hobart 220VAC, this welds so far just as good.

I was a Union Ironworker a bunch of years ago and multi-certified welder. After moving to another home, I didn't have 220v available in my out-building rendering my old Century welder useless. Cost to run a line was going to be crazy expensive. I researched the many options for something else that could run on 110v and when narrowing down the field, I determined this Hone 185a - 110v/220v was the best option for these kinds of portable welders. I bought this in April, 2024 and it is now mid-June, 2024 and can say confidently, this was a good choice. I can lay down some very nice looking beads with deep penetration using 6013 - 3/32" @ 65-70a and it runs 7018 rod equally well making this the perfect little home/small-project-use welder. I also experimented running uphill & overhead welds with the same 6013 and it works with a little finesse using the control knob. I don't know how this small welder would hold up in a continuous use job site environment, but that's not what most folks would buy a welder of this size & capacity for in the first place.My only annoyances (yes, we Americans love to complain about things right/wrong) with this welder, is that the leads should be longer as well as the power cord. Yes, you can run an extension power cord (sufficiently sized), but that still keeps the unit itself a little too close to the actual work zone. It's ok when working with small physical sized projects, but not all projects are small in overall size. The other complaint is that the stinger is a little wonky/cheap, but it works fine and I'll keep using it until I really need to replace it. The ground seems ok, albeit a little light weight. I am going to look at resurrecting some of my old long heavy leads and heavier stinger & ground from the old Century to adapt to the Hone welder and I'll be a much happier camper. I like the size of this little welder and that it is oh-so-portable with being 110v powered. Right now, I don't know if I will ever have a need for 220v, but knowing this little welder is capable of running on it, puts my mind at ease.I read some reviews where some folks were complaining about this welder's inability to run 6010/5p rods...in my experience, that's not a good rod to begin with in that it splatters almost as much as it lays down metal. The only thing that stuff is good for is deep penetration better used on old crappy rust surface metal...like old farm equipment. I think a lot of inexperienced welders think they are doing "something" when they are causing sparks to fly 20ft. I'd suggest reading up on welding rod specifications before purchasing any rod and only buy quality rod (crappy rod=crappy weld). Also, some folks mentioned they were popping 110v breakers...you would probably do best with a dedicated 20amp circuit (12ga wiring/not 14ga) and avoid having a GFCI outlet. If you need to run an extension cord, use as heavy gauge as you can...the lightweight stuff is going to be problematic.Wrapping up, there are many of these little 110v inverter welders flooding the market. I would suggest staying with the 110v/220v capable machines instead of 110v only as they appear to be functionally built better and provide power options you may need. There are plenty of reviews & videos available that you need to decide for yourself if they are truthful or just pushing product simply for personal gain...so, please do your own due diligence before purchasing. I'm happy with this one.***Note: I was not paid, promised or given any free products in exchange for this review.

This is not my first small welder and the huge amount out there to pick from is frustrating. Like I said I bought others and someone said try this one. On 220 with 6013 1/8 rod works perfect and 100% duty welding as you should. Not aggressive as sometime needed using my ranger 8. Unlike leads on the competitive small Welders advertised along side of this one, theses leads are twice the size and pretty long. You can teach you kid how to weld with this in about 2 hours. I tried 6010, but used 3/32 too small. It burned it well, but 6010 needs a good swipe and pause so, I get to that later. Filet weld 6013 give a professional result. I own about 15 Welders, this one is the most surprising and worth twice as much. ILL BE CHECK OTHER HONE PROFUCTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. OH YEAH IM ON HERE BUY A SECOND ONE RIGHT NOW.

Great value, the price is very doable. The Hone welder has been working great at the 120 setting. I have been totally impressed with the ability to reposition the welder as needed. Its so lightweight and portable that it makes the projects much easier to deal with. I highly recommend this product. Ive only had the welder for a couple weeks so I cant speak to its durability, but it appears to be holding up well.

Had this welder for few years. Mostly I use it for rejuvenation of batteries but it's great at welding too. Super lightweight! It doesn't seem to use alot of power. I like using 6013 and 7018 rod.I've allready more than paid for the welder in just batteries I've brought back. Lead acid as well as agm. It's easy you can search it.I've been using it at work as well, sure we have big Miller welders but for remote welding it's hard to beat a 7lb welder. In fact just welded bracket onto D8 dozer today for fire suppression tank.

look on You Tube for hands on review the 185D 120v/220v will do you well. Whatever welder you choose you will not go wrong with this one. Current meter is correct for displayed amps, hot start works well.Cons: If you don't have a welder get the 120v/220v model in whatever you choose would not get a 120v only welder you will wind up tripping your home breaker if you max the welder out. Will not run 6010 or 5P rods well it will run them but you will need to be close to the arc puddle and really watch what your doing and hand rod end position open circuit voltage 80vdc wish it was higher. But none and I mean none of the small inverter welders will do 6010 well think they keep the open circuit voltage low for safety. Older and transformer welders have higher open voltage if your a older welder when you lift from the puddle you will draw a large arc of course if you drop the stinger in the puddle of water your standing in you will know it.If you want a combo welder flux core Mig or solid core and stick capable Azzuno, Yes Welder, Arc captain are a good choice. Arc captain has sent a lot of welders to You Tubers for free to try out they do well and have a huge advertising base by doing this. Maybe they will send me one. I have a Titanium 125 and like it also but its not as powerful as the others mentioned. Would get Yes mig wire to run in your machine get it off Amazon do not run the Harbor Freight wire its crap. Yes wire less splatter, better weld. Good luck and happy welding

The Hone welder is an outstanding welder without even considering the outstanding price! I am happy that I took the chance on a bargain price.