What it welds
The Forney 311 MIG Welder is a MIG / gas; its listing doesn't state an output range, so check the rating plate.
The maker's thickness claim reads "Welds up to 3/8 inch".
The listing doesn't give a duty cycle with its amperage, which makes long beads hard to plan; the rating plate or manual should state it. Why it matters.
It runs solid wire under shielding gas for the cleanest wire-feed welds; most machines like it also run flux-core wire outdoors.
Use a lens of at least OSHA's minimum shade for the current: shade 10 or darker for typical MIG work here. Shade chart.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 20.25 x 10.25 x 16 inches and a weight of 84 lb.
Warranty, per the listing: 5/3/1 warranty against manufacturer defects.
Is it the right machine for the job?
Buy it for
- Clean steel welds indoors
Skip it for
What it does well, where it falls short
Does well
- MIG / gas
Falls short
- Duty cycle not stated with amps
- Output range not stated
Power and setup notes
- Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.
Rated output and specs
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 311 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 84 lb | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 20.25 x 10.25 x 16 inches | Retailer |
| Size | 210-Amp | Retailer |
| Material | Metal | Retailer |
| Power | Corded-Electric | Retailer |
| Warranty | 5/3/1 warranty against manufacturer defects | Retailer |
| Output range | 210-Amp | Retailer |
| Max steel (maker) | Welds up to 3/8 inch | Retailer |
| Spool gun | Spool gun | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other mig and flux-core welders in the same amp range
- ESAB 700301083 MIG Welder
- Miller 907839 MIG Welder
- Hobart 500574001 MIG Welder
- Miller 907321 MIG Welder
Every mig and flux-core welders on one spec sheet · All Forney machines listed
Final verdict
Built for clean steel welds indoors.
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