Brand | Forney |
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Specific Uses For Product | Residential Use |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Special Feature | TIG Capable |
Included Components | stick welder |
Style | Arc Welder |
Item Weight | 13.7 Pounds |
Manufacturer | FORNEY INDUSTRIES INC |
Part Number | 298 |
Item Weight | 13.74 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.25 x 8 x 12.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 298 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 100ST |
Color | Green |
Material | Metal |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Amperage Capacity | 90 Amps |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Cord Length | 6 Feet |
Measurement System | Metric |
Special Features | TIG Capable |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 12 month warranty against manufacturer defect |
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Brand | Forney |
Specific Uses For Product | Residential Use |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Special Feature | TIG Capable |
Included Components | stick welder |
About this item
- Inverter power system
- 120 volt input and 90 amp output
- TIG capable (sold separately)
- Handles up to 1/8 inch rod
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
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power source | Corded Electric | ac | Corded Electric | AC/DC | Corded Electric | AC/DC |
style | Arc Welder | Power Stick Welder | — | — | Flux-Cored Welder | Welder |
model number | 298 | UZ185D | 314 | 29801 | K5255-1 | 271 |
weight | 13.74 pounds | 13 pounds | 108 pounds | 21.74 pounds | 15 pounds | 25.81 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Forney Easy Weld 100 ST ARC Welder, 120V, 90A
SKU 298
The Forney Easy Weld 100 ST is easy to use and portable. Allowing you to take it wherever you need to weld! Easy Start technology makes every arc strike a breeze! Applications include do-it-yourself, maintenance and repair and hobbyist. Perfect for beginners.
Recommended Accessories and Details:
- Includes: 8' electrode holder and 8' ground clamp
- No foot pedal operation on this machine
- Steel Ground Clamp, 300 AMP: Forney ITEM 54410
- Medium Duty Electrode Holder, 200 AMP: Forney Item 56000
- Straight Head Chipping Hammer: Forney Item 70600
- Argon/CO2 Flow Meter: Forney Item 85364
- Ground Cable & Clamp, 150 AMP, 15’: Forney Item 85667
- Electrode Holder w/ Cable, 150 AMP, 15’: Forney Item 85669
TIG Capable Accessories (TIG torch not included, sold separately Item 85657)
- 9V TIG Torch: Forney Item 85657
- TIG Welding Ceramic Cup: Forney Item 85454
- TIG Welding Torch Collet, 1/16”: Forney Item 85455
- TIG Welding Torch Collet Body, 1/16”: Forney Item 85459
- 2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrode: Forney Item 85450
Additional Features:
- Welds 16 gauge up to 5/16"
- Handles up to 1/8" electrode (except 7018)
- 120-volt input
- 90 AMP output
- Duty Cycle 30% @ 80A
- Unit Weight: 9.65 lbs.
- Unit Dimensions: L 12" x W 5.5" x H 10.5"
- Stick welder / Lift arc TIG capable!
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Stick Weld |
Extremely portable and easy to use. |
Lift arc TIG Capable. TIG torch (Forney 85657) sold separately |
About Us
In 1932, James D. Forney created a home-grown business in the heartland of America. In just four short years, the business expanded with the invention of the 110-volt/125 amp and 110-volt/150 amp welders. Now three generations and over 80 years later, Forney continues to move forward in creating metalworking and welding products. Forney continues to grow with a product mix including abrasives, welding, personal protective equipment and shop tools. Forney is committed to helping customers succeed regardless of location, size or need.
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ASIN | B016R0FCO0 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #125,522 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #121 in Welding Systems |
Date First Available | October 14, 2015 |
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100ST Stick Welder features an innovative, inverter power system that is lightweight and simple to use ensuring hassle-free operation and top performance results. The perfect starter arc welder machine delivers a 120V input and 90A output plus is TIG capable, sold separately. Efficiently designed to handle up to 1/8” electrode and welds 16 gauge up to 5/16”. Great for dome automotive applications and projects around the home.
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Customers have expressed positive opinions about the quality, performance, weight and value of the soldering iron. They mention that it works well, is compact and lightweight, and is a great product for the money. Customers also appreciate the ease of use, saying that it is super easy to set up and use. However, some customers have mixed opinions on ease of starting.
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Customers like the quality of the welder. They say it is a great little weld and can be used to achieve reasonable good wels. They are satisfied with the quality and performance of the machine. They also mention that it is beautifully built and perfect for lighter work. Customers also say it's great to learn stick welding on and that it welded much smoother.
"...It wouldn't budge. Set up was a no brainer, welding was a breeze and it's so small that it sat perfectly in the empty gas bottle shelf on my wire..." Read more
"...So far tho, it’s a really good, fun welder. It’s great to learn with or just for miled work such as body work exc... As a certified welder if your..." Read more
"I bought this stick welder three years ago and it’s still running strong...." Read more
"...It is actually fun to use, and can actually be plugged into a normal wall outlet. Amazing!" Read more
Customers like the performance of the soldering iron. They say it has performed great, it lay bead very well, and it works well with all that stuff. It also seems to work reasonably well on 120VAC, even when power must be supplied by an external source. Customers also mention that it runs pretty consistent and does a good job.
"...It seems to work well with all that stuff. You have to be careful with the thinner metals because it will burn through them...." Read more
"...and wire brushing, right out of the box, this little welder started running a beautiful, strong bead...." Read more
"This little light weight machine did a damm good job. I am not a welder but it did help me on this project smoker...." Read more
"...maybe I got a good one. The stinger is surprisingly good for such an inexpensive unit...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the soldering iron. They say it is very compact, lightweight, and portable. Some customers also mention that it has big capabilities in a small package.
"...This unit is light weight, half the size of my old one, and starts an arc much easier...." Read more
"...Set up was a no brainer, welding was a breeze and it's so small that it sat perfectly in the empty gas bottle shelf on my wire welder cart...." Read more
"...It’s light, mobile, structurally sound, and u can use it just about anywhere...." Read more
"...Super easy setup & use. Small & lightweight portability...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the soldering iron. They say it is a great product for the money, works like an expensive one, and is well worth the money.
"...Good job.Would I recommend it. Yes. Good deal for the price." Read more
"Very good welder for the price. Suprisingly smooth arc, but welds a little cold. Using 1/8" rod is a little optimistic...." Read more
"...It's lightweight and relatively inexpensive. I'm using it on a dedicated 120v/20 amp circuit and no issues at all. Seems to pack a nice punch" Read more
"...Really easy to used and set up. Definitely worth the price." Read more
Customers find the soldering iron easy to use. They mention that it is a great little welder, it is easy to set up and use, and it is convenient. Customers also say that it's easy on the electrical system, it'll strike and start very easily, and that it can be picked up and go.
"...It is easy on the electrical system. It will plug into any circuit that is 20 Amp with #12 house wire...." Read more
"Just for a DIYer home welder for simple home & mobile repairs. Super easy setup & use. Small & lightweight portability...." Read more
"Great! So easy to plug in almost anywhere and get working. I'm running on a 15 amp circuit with 50 ft extension cord and have had no problems...." Read more
"Great little welder. Super easy to use. My 13 year old son began welding with it this morning and is welding like a pro. Love the size...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the soldering iron to be easy. They mention that it's easy to use and can be set up straight out of the box.
"...It wouldn't budge. Set up was a no brainer, welding was a breeze and it's so small that it sat perfectly in the empty gas bottle shelf on my wire..." Read more
"...Pretty easy to set up just plug in and go basically, although this welder maxes out at 90 amps so running 3/32 rods are it’s limits...." Read more
"Very portable and easy to set up.Not great if proper power outlet is not near by, but if you can bring work to it fantastic unit." Read more
"Welded very well. Straight outta box. Already to upgrade to bigger welder, be a while. Forbes has a good product here" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of starting the soldering iron. Some mention that it starts an arc much easier, while others say that the rods are hard to get going.
"...Using the recommended rods, it was pretty hard to get an arc started and maintain...." Read more
"...This unit is light weight, half the size of my old one, and starts an arc much easier...." Read more
"...Using 3/32 7018 and it’s not super easy to get started but once it does, it runs quite well...." Read more
"...Boot did I! This welder rocks! Seriously, sticks start up 10x faster and welds are 5x better...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the soldering iron. Some say that it burns rods in real good, and it burn smooth. However, others say that the setting on this machine is noticeably colder than on larger more. They also say that its easy to overheat the part.
"...blast for upwards of 10-13 hours with a few breaks and no problems with over heating or changes in the arch...." Read more
"...Very easy to overheat the part or blow through the metal or put down more slag than material when you really just want a small tack weld...." Read more
"...I have not yet used it for any continuous welding, but have not noticed any overheating or nuisance tripping of breakers so far." Read more
"As small as this unit may be it burns and it burns smooth. 10/10 would recommend!" Read more
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This unit is light weight, half the size of my old one, and starts an arc much easier. It is recommended for light jobs but I manage to use rail road spikes and bolts in some of my projects. It does weld them but it is difficult because the steel is so hard and thick. I mostly use 3/32, 6011 rod but I have a box of very old 1/8" 6011 and it seems to work just as well for most things. I use a wide variety of metal in my hobby. Shovels, hoes, spades, RR spikes, RR bolts, RR washers, nuts and bolts of all kinds, saw blades, bicycle parts etc. It seems to work well with all that stuff. You have to be careful with the thinner metals because it will burn through them. I would NOT use this welder to weld anything that was critical....like a trailer hitch. It is easy on the electrical system. It will plug into any circuit that is 20 Amp with #12 house wire. I use it in my shop that is almost 100 feet from the breaker box. No problems. I also use it on a 30' number 12 extension cord. I have not broken the breaker even once.... no problems.
Ok... so I see a lot of reviews baseing it off 220 welders they ran before and I run 480 Lincoln’s 😂 so that said the welder is not perfect... yes you can’t run anything over 1/8, yes it’s not a miller. In my years I found that name isn’t everything, I’ve seen Miller crap out strange from the manufacturer. For the price and Quality, you could not do any better. Mind you, the welder is a 110, So it can only do miner work, up to 3/8 with multiple passes. So far tho, it’s a really good, fun welder. It’s great to learn with or just for miled work such as body work exc... As a certified welder if your just and avenge joe or a welder that just wants a toy, I recommend it. It’s light, mobile, structurally sound, and u can use it just about anywhere. Mind u again 110 only dose so much and I’m basing my rating off the quality, compared to the price.👌🏻
Ok... so I see a lot of reviews baseing it off 220 welders they ran before and I run 480 Lincoln’s 😂 so that said the welder is not perfect... yes you can’t run anything over 1/8, yes it’s not a miller. In my years I found that name isn’t everything, I’ve seen Miller crap out strange from the manufacturer. For the price and Quality, you could not do any better. Mind you, the welder is a 110, So it can only do miner work, up to 3/8 with multiple passes. So far tho, it’s a really good, fun welder. It’s great to learn with or just for miled work such as body work exc... As a certified welder if your just and avenge joe or a welder that just wants a toy, I recommend it. It’s light, mobile, structurally sound, and u can use it just about anywhere. Mind u again 110 only dose so much and I’m basing my rating off the quality, compared to the price.👌🏻
The down side is a he short leads to work with, I never tried getting longer leads I just made it work. All In all for hobbyists it’s definitely a great machine to have around the house.
Would I recommend it. Yes. Good deal for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020
Would I recommend it. Yes. Good deal for the price.
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no me podian enviar de mas capacidad a mexico, y le doy las 5 estrellas porque lo tube que abrir y es un equipo de muy buenos materiales
y funciona exelente.
Somebody did some welding with it the brush was torned all the plastic bag where reared.