Forney271 Easy Weld 140 MP Multi-Process Welder - Versatile 3-in-1 Welding Machine for MIG, DC TIG, and Stick Welding Application

Great price for a entry level machineGood for DIY type of thing

I am decently familiar with welding in general, as well as the different processes. However, I have never done any welding, so this unit was my first experience. I've got to say, I'm quite pleased! Not only with the quality of the welder, but the results I was able to get within the first few hours of owning it.I tried to buy a MIG welder from Harbor Freight during one of their sales, but the stores were out of stock, so I had to order online. Well, that turned out to be a disaster -- it was back-ordered for two months, and when it finally came in, they shipped me a completely different item! Well, I cancelled that, and I'm glad I did -- this welder is WAY better than what I would have gotten from Harbor Freight.Everything that came in the box appears to be very well made -- nothing about this feels cheap at all. Well, I might replace the ground clamp with something better, but the one that came in the box worked fine.I did a lot of homework and self-education on arc and MIG welding before diving into this, so I was well-prepared to waste a few sticks to learn something. I had a gate latch and a trailer taillight bracket that needed welding, but I knew I'd better play around with scraps first to try to get the hang of the process and dial in my technique.So far, I've only used the arc welding process, but at some point I know I'll want to use the MIG process. I don't believe I'll ever mess with the TIG process, but it's nice to know that I have that option if I ever need it.Within the first hour, I was laying a respectable bead between two chunks of 1/8" steel (using 6013 rods). It wasn't beautiful, but it wasn't ugly, and it was definitely solid. After playing around with that a little more, and also just running beads down the side of a piece of pipe, I felt confident enough to tackle the gate latch and trailer repairs.I'm quite happy with my results. I feel like I have a quality machine, and any welding problems I have will likely be due to my own lack of experience or skill and not the machine.One thing I like about this machine that I have not seen in others like it, is that this inverter-based welder is "generator friendly." This is something I definitely need, as much of my welding needs will take place outdoors around a 20-acre ranch. I'm not erecting metal buildings or hacking hot rods, I'm just keeping gates, fencing, livestock feeders, and other general farm/ranch items together. I can't justify a $5,000 Bobcat gasoline welder, but this little guy and a 5500w generator will get the job done well enough for less than $1,000.I'd say this is a home-run for anyone with basic needs. If you've got decent skills with welding, this machine will serve you well enough.

I was a professional welder for many years. Built armored cars, heavy truck equipment parts and dairy equipment.....so I have used the best industrial welders available. That said...this is a really nice welder. So far I have only used it with Flux core. Never used Flux core before this. It is a dirtier, and smokey compared to gas sheild. Very similar to stick welding except it's easier to control and isn't as slaggy. I used it to build a welding cart and it did it with ease. Ran it pretty hot to weld the angle iron and didn't have any overheating issues. I didn't even think about exceeding the duty cycle. Never blew a breaker either while using a 15 amp circuit. Had to loosen the wire roller tension and keep the nozzle clean and sprayed with anti spatter due to a couple wire feed bird nests but that took care of it. I have C25 gas and I'm waiting on a flow meter gauge and tig torch and I will update. If it lasts... and isn't a maintenance nightmare....I will be thoroughly impressed. So far so good....Update: I used this welder to replace sections of a rusted jeep frame. Welded the pieces in including control arm brackets. 1/4 inch steel. No problem burning in deep. A couple passes with high heat and all was good. Zero problems after burning several spools with C25. Never kicked out duty cycle or 15 amp breaker. Get a ball float regulator to accurately set gas flow and save gas. Very happy. With the abuse and work I put it through it never missed a beat.

So this welder is a decent little welder. Fit and finish are much cleaner and nicer than many of the other welders sold on Amazon. Unfortunately I cannot give it 5 stars. It feels like it is very anemic on voltage with .030"/.8mm wire, I haven't tried thinner .023" wire yet. I did try .035" wire and it definitely is not capable of running this wire, it would not get a puddle at all. This is disappointing as I have other 110V mig welders such as my Blue Demon 140 MSI that will handle .035 with ease. And have enough voltage to lay the weld bead in nice and flat. But for what this Forney welder is and what it does it is a fine machine for the home hobbyist, light repair work, auto body work, and metal art.

I've had this welder for over 2 years, and going strong. I keep it in the back seat of my truck. I am an industrial mechanic and a farmer, and it has done everything I ask of it. The light weight design, plug in anywhere, and easy function make it greate for the hard to get to jobs. I have actualy used it hanging from a rope in the trusses of a factory to perform emergency repairs. The welds are clean and the simple controls make it fast and easy.

Got it at the shop on 10-22-2024 and had some extra 1/4 steel with some .030 wire (little thick for 030 but it's okay) and ran some beads. Very happy with the machine. The machine looks and works great. Love the green and texture of the paint (almost like a raptor liner) and the fan is quiet which is very nice.