Forney Easy Weld 140FC-i Unboxing & First Impressions

Unboxing my first tool purchase of 2020. It's a Forney Easy Weld 140-i Flux Cored welder purchased from Amazon.

[@GuestInvitado-gd3bi]

Nice welder. I am a beginner. I clicked on the video because I saw the FORNEY. I am using one at work, it's a different model, but looks identical to yours. The machine is solid and easy to use. I am considering buying the machine you have for my own personal use. Good review, thanks a bunch.👍👍

[@melgross]

When they say to make sure the 0.30 on the roll is facing outside for 0.30 wire, they’re not talking about the roll of wire, though this machine feeds from the bottom, so the label will be out. They’re referring to the metal feed roller inside the drive. Normally the top roller. There should be two grooves in the roller. One will be 0.30, and the other could be either 0.23/24, or 0.35. The side you read from the outside, when the roller is installed, is the actual wire size in the groove being used. Use the minimum tension you can get away with. Make sure the wire isn’t bent! That’s really important. If it is, it can jam, and flux core is delicate, because it’s hollow with soft flux inside. It’s easy to crush the wire with too much tension. Just be very careful, when installing the tips after feeding the wire through, to NOT press that trigger! It will be live when you do. Just a word to the wise. Magnetic clamps can move the arc around, and your weld will wander. The arc will want to stretch towards the magnet. Try not to have the magnet too close to the area you’re welding, and remove the magnet as soon as you have made your tacks.

[@frankmarti8984]

Great information thank you

[@robertwright6146]

Your advice is greatly appreciated and welcomed by a novice! Wish we could have an hour or two together! THANKS!

[@tinkerscorner54]

Good to know. Thanks

[@jumpmanyang3117]

Great video. My mistake as a non-welder: 1. didn't take the copper things out so the wire can come out and screw them back in. 2. scrap the paint on your object before welding and clipping. 3. the feeder can adjust to faster 4. the black things can adjust and move out to help the wire to align to the blue tube. 5. I turn the power to 4 instead of 1 to melt better. the metal shouldn't be too thin. 6. didn't buy the wire in the first place. 7. borrow my friends' welding gloves which are way too big. remember to practice first before doing your project.

[@wcholla1391]

I can't thank you enough for this. This is my first welder and welding attempt. Thank you!!

[@jamiebuckley1769]

lee open up your drive rollers by flipping the hinged tentioning knob located directly above your rollers.this will alow you to take the wire .030 off the spool and feed the wire by hand into the blue tube. then hinge down the wire tetioning knob to close the roolers down on to the wire. you dont have to feed the wire the way you did at all it not the correct way to do that it worked lol by make it easyer the way i explained. hope this helped. ive been a certified welder for 41 years. nice addition to the shop.

[@damienwelch9067]

Great word

[@damienwelch9067]

If I using a extension cord from house would u recommend heavier cord like 6mm cord if I burning holes welding a light sheet metal 0.9mm?

[@arnoldsmachinetool4632]

Great video. I used and FC welder for years, but when a great deal came along on a shielded MIG welder I changed over. Still use the FC from time to time. No matter what type of welder your using. The basics always stay the same, clean work, good ground & watch your puddle. The things you have been doing for years and years. Don't let that little green box change what you know and start second guessing your self. Give it a couple of weeks and you will weld like you have used that welder for years.

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

LEE,,let me help you out bud, if I may, for FC fillets point the wire down more toward the bottom plate, it is a heat sink to the table, the top plate heats up faster, use 45-55 degree work angle from the bottom plate. Good choice of wire size [..030] burns hotter on a 110v FC welder, helps with heavier than sheet plates. For that plate there MAX your voltage. WS as high as you can go until wire starts to push the gun away then drop back WS until it welds good and hot. Your doing very well other than settings. Practice a bit👍👌

[@chrs1212]

Great tips! 👍

[@tattoos1988]

Thanks your comment has cleared up my welding problems lol now I get really good welds and it has helped with confidence all the best

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

@@tattoos1988 ATB to you too✅

[@leshreddur]

Some friendly advice my dad taught me with mig welding. You don't go back and forth like 6013 AC, you want to feed your pool in the direction you are welding in a nearly sideways pattern resembling a very short letter z. Then you'll be sitting pretty. You did a good job with self taught learning curve. You're a good welder.

[@andrewnyberg5726]

I just bought this for my first welder. Should be arriving Wednesday. Thank you for the unboxing!

[@faddaflex]

How is it working thus far?

[@TrojanLube69]

How is it working thus far?

[@shamshe]

thank you for the review, this will be my first welder and the video really helped me make the decision. Im a bit nervous trying to weld for the first time but i keep hearing that practice makes perfect.

[@Freyes2017]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR for setting up this welder in real time for the first time, I want to learn to weld because I have a couple of small projects to do.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

I found with my forney flux core wire welder metal preparation dramatically improved my results. I’m working on spatter Guards or a coating or tape to speed up clean up. I have tested welds made with my forney like a bending till something brakes. It.s not the weld that brakes. Thanks for sharing

[@howder1951]

When i got my first wire welder, my friend the 22yr old welder told me the ground is key, he recommends having a nice clean ground area, and I have seen others who will clamp a nicely frayed copper wire between the clamp and work to make sure the ground is not breakable. The reason for assuring the ground , he told me, was it could create a lot of situations that a newly might consider to be wire speed and voltage problems. That leads me to cleaning the weld surfaces by grinding to clean metal is not necessary, but a very good practice if you are concerned about getting a really good weld.

[@ricardomontes373]

I have this exact machine and I was able to make a 125cm x 250cm light duty hauling trailer from scratch using 1.6mm (1/16 in) thick square tube and angle iron. All the welding was done outdoors!

[@giantkiller266]

I have been looking for a good demo thank you. One issue I did hear comments on was spattering from the wire. But the Lincoln and Hobart wire gave good results with this welder

[@graphique333]

Great instructional video. Just bought one, and this was a big help. Thank you !

[@StruggleisREEL]

Just bought mine. Be here in 2 days. 🙏 Thanks for the video.

[@winnielessin169]

I love small welders. I've got a little everlast welder about that size and it is really handy.

[@ricardomontes373]

Nice machine! Brand name, too. You are doing good. Practice makes perfect. Two thumbs up!

[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

Just picked up the same welder a few days ago. There are 2 line grooves where those 2 wheels pull the wire. You can flip one of those around depending on your 0.030 or 0.035 size wire. Just a heads up if you changed ur wire size since or having any trouble since. With these welders it's best to create your puddle on the bottom of the joint and move the puddle up as you go along.

[@tinkerscorner54]

I'll be doing the same thing tomorrow on the same welder but I got it at Lowes. I've only tried a stick welder, once, about 10 years ago and don't really count it as welding. My Brother-in-Law was just shoeing me that it wasn't really all that hard to do. I sure hope that I can do better with this welder. Thanks for posting!

[@user-it8kp9wl9f]

Best you tube video I have ever watched! Thanks

[@outsidescrewball]

congrats on the new welder....very handy

[@davidg5704]

Great video. Just picked this unit up. 💥

[@joeviking61]

This was invaluable to me, Thank You for an excellent How-To . New Subscriber...

[@MaturePatriot]

I have done stick and TIG welding, now I have a HF wire welder I need to try. I can't talk to settings yet, but you might want to try something like CRC Welder's Anti Spatter Spray to help with the spatter..

[@ausfuhrungg7337]

I find that keeping your wire just behind the leading edge of the puddle doing cursive e or loops makes the weld extremely uniform on 1G and 1F welds. Thumb nails from top to bottom on 3F, Z on 3G, and 0's on 4G and 4F

[@ericryser5979]

Great video, and the closed captioning was excellent, how did that happen? Usually it seems there is some app that makes the translations from the audio with terrible results, but this captioning is spot on, and much appreciated by us HOH folk! I can actually hear him pretty good but it's always nice to have that backup.

[@davidwood1923]

Thanks for Sharing... I'm planning on purchasing one soon.

[@noelcaban]

Nice vid. Would definitelly consider this product based on the honesty of the presentation. TY.

[@mikenixon9164]

Good video. I preferred the gas shield.

[@19441978]

Congratulations on the new welder Lee. I see you are getting lots of advise already. Practice, practice and try different techniques. I have very little experience with flux core, as I have a 250 amp LTec old school machine. Anyway, some of your welds look like you are going a little slow also a good practice when you sit down to weld something, take a piece of the same material and get your ark started with a steady move and with your other hand adjust the wire feed until the machine has a very clear and steady buzz to it, like a mad bee. After awhile you will commit to memory the settings for most of the material you weld. Also ground on the material or as close as you can get, not all the way across the table. Good luck and have fun my friend.

[@carlosrobles2048]

This is actually a great tip. Thank you!

[@ricardomontes373]

Flux Core can be used for light to medium duty structural jobs. Yep!

[@outdoordad-xh5xd]

The manual shows you how to raise the tension knob, as well as which side of the wire wheel to use, for the corresponding flux wire (.030, .035).

[@tomlee7966]

you don't need the gas shroud for flux core but you can use it and rest it on your workpiece and as they say walk the cup in tig welding up and down as you drag it along your workpiece

[@fredcreer1929]

Great tip. I ha

[@fredcreer1929]

Great tip, I only have one eye and that has a cataract. I tend to Run welds off line, that may well help. Having said about my eyes, did no one else think the video needed a bit more light?. Or was it filmed through a welding helmet lens?.

[@MrTroyprado]

just bought mine, wondering what your thoughts on this now that you have had this for a while, lessons learned, etc

[@blcfishingink7944]

Lincoln NR 211 flux wire works wonders you should try it if you haven’t already.

[@toodle171]

I'm really happy with mine.

[@BrockGrimes]

Good video. Do you have a follow up on the welder? How is it holding up? likes/dislikes?

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Im thinking of getting one of these. If you had it to do over would you buy this same model again?

[@MrPaparoe]

I kept waiting on you to figure out that the knob on top of the rollers allow them to separate making wire loading easier. You made it work and that is the important thing. Good luck. I started with a wire welder and then got a stick welder. Neither of them high quality. I find that I prefer stick welding but there are times when you can't beat a wire welder. Apropos of nothing, my stick welder is one of the chinese welders that is about $120 on amazon. Modern electronics make it much easier to use than the lincoln buzz box.

[@MrPaparoe]

By the way, I just completed a 2x72 belt grinder with lots of help from your project videos. I got a lot more information from your belt grinder videos than all of the other content providers combined. The last piece, my tool rest platform was installed early this afternoon. I was waiting on a 9/16 inch tap to tap the holes in the plate. The threads of the bolts are just shy of protruding through the plate.

[@damienwelch9067]

Yea I was waiting on it 2

[@davidbibeault9876]

Thanks. That was very helpful.

[@damienwelch9067]

Great video

[@j.a.8970]

Can anyone tell me an optimal wire speed/voltage setting for for 1/4 inch and 3/16 inch steel? Thanks. Im using 120v.

[@Whatsthe_dill]

Whats the best wire to use with this machine? I just got this welder and ihavr never done flux or mig so what's the best wire to buy for this welder? Cause my welds sucks has to be the wire HAS TO BE.... LOL

[@YugBel]

Mr Lee, I believe from your video that you were welding backward . Stick welding for a right handed, goes from left to right while pulling away. For mig welding it's to opposite, left to right while pushing forward.

[@AlanBurnham]

I think that is true for mig but not for fcaw. Pushing with mig helps the pool stay shielded but with flux core, pushing increases the risk of contamination. That is my understanding anyway. Pushing mig certainly makes it easier to see...for me anyway.

[@s9benne]

Alan Burnham drag if it creates slag

[@mksadventures6353]

Great video. Thanks.

[@anthonycash4609]

When loading a new spool of wire always lift the top roller it is hinged for that purpose. If you have a gas hook up on it you will find it will weld much better than without. You will need argon gas for steel. Flux core is ok but was designed for welding outside in the wind. Gas welding is much cleaner and better for the beginner , and is easier. If it doesn't have gas hookup flux core is your only option.

[@carlosrobles2048]

I'm going to wager to say he probably already knows that.

[@anthonycash4609]

@@carlosrobles2048 not sure what you are referring to. If you watched the video he plainly said this was the first time he had ever experienced a wire welder and was having some difficulty in loading the wife and other things. As a welder for over 30 years I was only giving him some pointers that would make his first experience easier and be helpful. So if giving him some help or pointers bothers you then I'm sorry.

[@user-ge2qn6gp4o]

This is a flux core only welder. It appeals to beginners because of it's low cost and simplicity. I think dealing with gas scares off some beginners. Also the fact that these welders run off 120 also attracts first timers that don't have 240 available.

[@mogong7260]

Can you use 0.035" wire

[@12vLife]

Think a 120v 2000 watt power inverter source can power this and weld 1/4 inch steel?

[@gizzyguzzi]

no. And no. The manual calls for at least a 4000w generator, and these machines won't do 1/4 inch single pass. Multiple pass, sure.

[@johnnycincocero]

How is the welder holding up after 2 years? Is it a workhorse?

[@malcolmtill]

Good job Lee. It does what it says on the tin.

[@AtticusDraco]

I appreciated the vid, Thanx

[@zardoz2627]

Thanks for the video

[@gizzyguzzi]

I bought the Amico Mig 130A. I see the manual for it is actually the manual for the Forney 140i, complete with typos! Even the set up chart says 140i, and the Amico has the knobs reversed! I don't know what that means, if they just stole the manual or if the companies are related. Weird.

[@ChiNguyen-wf1qt]

Just bought on of these. Try to weld 22 guage set welder for 1 voltage 2 for wire feed won't weld at all and 4 and 4 for 16 guage weld like crap. But weld good with higher setting. Your do the same. I should buy Lincoln for 200$ more instead.

[@ramilespenilla4296]

will this work on regular outlet with 15 amp breaker?

[@MrPragmaticLee]

Yes, with the adapter provided. But probably not continuously.

[@6496chase]

Hello, Can You weld Stainless Steel with this model?

[@pl5624]

No because you need to reverse polarity and you can't with this.

[@futures.scalper.808]

just got mine today

[@salehn418]

I bought this model and my welds are coming out very bad I don't know y tho I haven't weld for a year but I still think the machine is messed up or put together wrong by my uncle if u guys can think of any reason my welds arnt coming out that good plz reply

[@adrew1963]

slow down more voltage more speed

[@timwright7938]

You can open roller

[@tomlee7966]

next time you need to feed a new roll flip your roller tensioner lose its spring-loaded and feed the wire in the tube then flip your tension back on and the wire should lay right in your rollers pull the trigger as you did and wa la

[@orlandocollazo4150]

welding aluminium or steel on this video

[@damienwelch9067]

I surprised u didn't lift up the screw knob

[@jamesreed6121]

Welding tables are great, the only downside is they are also great heat sinks. You might consider using some fire bricks to put the work on and clamping directly to the work. I'm really surprised that you welds look as good as they do. Good video, FC welders are quick and dirty, for small jobs they are good to have around.

[@sciencemansandera]

You’re welding backward to the mig you feed into the weld

[@eugeniomunoz5536]

It can use gas?

[@pl5624]

No

[@shirleyewing7304]

Never seen an flat cable!

[@mrmoonmist3980]

I just got this a few days ago and it looks like its a year old already and the quality is poor the wire feed is cheep and the cup has a green liner that burned up with 10 10 use. Wich means power 10 feed 10 cooked it ...good luck.

[@radstorm]

No need to feel bad about them not being pretty. Main thing is that they hold.. good job :o)

[@stewall101]

You were not sure what to do initially, hence the wisdom of RTFM. Great video, thanks.

[@Stillpoint23]

I'm pretty sure mine came with wire...

[@apollorobb]

Watch Weld.com he has a bunch of excellent videos on FC welding .

[@PaulA-vc6sn]

He is not loading wire correctly, need to open the wire feed assembly. The wire must be set on the roller inside the assembly, and the wheel has 2 slots for 2 different size wires. The .30 goes is the slot in the wheel it belongs in. I think the other slot on the wheel is for 3.5 wire so bigger slot. Watch the company video for correct set up.

[@goatsinker347]

This machine has too low of a wire feed speed. The wire feed mechanism is too weak to push the wire through consistently. The wire welds itself stuck inside of the gun's tip. Other than that it's great🤣

[@spunks74]

Personal safety should always be practiced. I noticed you did not have leather gloves on to protect against burns. Though the video does not show you welding in a short sleeve shirt I’m assuming you did and this is also bad. The UV rays given off from welding can give sever sunburns on any exposed skin (I’ve gotten it on my neck before). I think regular leather work gloves would have been fine for the amount and type of welding you did (no need to buy the expensive welding gloves)Thanks for the videos, however. I do find them informative .

[@mjbconsulting-inc2086]

try these: www.harborfreight.com/gasless-flux-core-nozzle-set-2-pc-63795.html HF also has a 110v FC 125A black box on sale for $85 from time to time that works very well...

[@VictorMorales-im9mz]

Alguien que me explique en español jaja

[@Eddy-pn4ow]

Ponte un traductor

[@bogger_welder]

Bad idea to use harbor freight wire

[@HEADBANGRR]

You should do a side by side comparison of this welder against the LincolnEllectric 90i FC. Good review thank you