AWT 160Amp MMA Welder, 110/220V Stick Welder Dual Voltage ARC Welding Machine Portable Welder Machine

Exactly what it says works perfectly

Poorly manufactured plastic MIG connector strips and no longer secure after 2 months. Contacted company twice. No customer service, no response. Connector is non standard cannot repair or replace connector. Strongly advise against this unit and this manufacturer.

Surprisingly good performer for the price. This unit is small; however it seems to produce the rated amperage based on my experience with weld penetration. This works well for smaller jobs (only accepts smaller wire spools - not the 10 pound size). Also, consider running on a 30 amp circuit if you want the full performance of this welder. Does it weld on a standard 115 15amp circuit? Yes, but with limited power. The wire feed was a bit finicky at first, but is working fine now, this is a good small welder once you get the hang of the settings and know its limitations.

I grew up watching my father weld but I'm a complete novice myself, never having welded anything before acquiring this machine. I did a little research online and was able do some minor welding with this device but my father is supposed to come give me some lessons so I should get better. For this device, as a novice, I'm not comfortable saying a whole lot either way on it but it certainly does work well enough. Any issues I had I'll attribute to my own level of inexperience. It's not too big so easy enough to store. The instructions for setting it up were easy to follow. For my level of experience, it seems like a good device to start with, especially with the current price point where beginners won't be too invested if they don't care to continue, or feel like they want to upgrade to something else.

The welder's fit and finish are decent, but the packaging was poor. The stick welder lead's insulation broke to pieces in the box. The clamp looks awful as well with the tiny pin holding the halves together backing out. Now, damage aside, the welder looks fine, the fit and finish are excellent, dials are smooth and it turns on. At some point when I've tested it, I'll update the review, should be pretty soon. I really do hope to be impressed enough to increase rating despite the damaged clamp.