If you are doin 1/4" the 110v will be ok. If doin 3/8" and up go 220. Your consumables are more expensive for SMAW-stick per foot than MIG(wire). If ya do go stick get yourself a mix of rods- 7010, 7011, 7018, and 7028 in 1/8 and 1/4" variety. Ya can do most general things with those. Personally I like the 7010 and 7018 for g.p. but I'm goin on a rant- sorry. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />