Forney 235 Stick Welder: 230 V

What it welds

The Forney 235 Stick Welder is a stick inverter on 230-volt input; its listing doesn't state an output range, so check the rating plate.

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 needs a 240-volt circuit; have a licensed electrician install the receptacle the manual specifies. 120 V vs 240 V.

Eye protection: OSHA's minimum is shade 8 for most of this machine's range (shade 10 for stick above 160 A). Full table.

Also on the listing: a weight of 108 lb.

Warranty, per the listing: 5/3/1 warranty against manufacturer defects.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Farm and structural repairs

Skip it for

Aluminium

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

Stick inverter

Falls short

Duty cycle not stated with amps
Needs a 240 V circuit
Slag cleanup
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	235	Retailer
Power	Corded Electric	Retailer
Features (seller)	Variable SpeedsFan cooled for higher performance	Retailer
Warranty	5/3/1 warranty against manufacturer defects	Retailer
Input power	230 V	Retailer
Product weight	108 lb	Retailer
Output range	235-Amp	Retailer
AC / DC	ac/dc	Retailer