The Best Flux Core Welder for Beginners Forney Easy weld FC-i

This video we are talking about the welder that helped start my youtube channel the Forney easy weld FC-i. It is a 110v welder that i review and then try out a cut and etch test to see how good the penetration is.
Buy the welder here :
Forney Easy Weld 261, 140 FC-i Welder, 120V, Green www.amazon.com/dp/B07CP9CDVQ/...

[@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.👍👍

[@canamrider7195]

I picked up a very good condition used one last Oct. Now that the weather is nice, I find myself using this FC-i all the time. So much simpler for quick projects or repairs, compared to using my old Century Buzz Box.

[@Justin-oy6es]

Thanks for showing what this welder can do, I'm going to be buying one at Home Depot. Welding is so awesome! I can't wait to get all the practice I can.

[@buddabuilds8851]

Good luck and have fun

[@lisarutherickson]

Love this guy So easy going and smart Fun to learn from

[@buddabuilds8851]

Thank you! It really means a lot

[@ricardomontes373]

Nice welder! I work outside so I go for gasless all the time. Thank you for sharing. FORNEY is the best!

[@buddabuilds8851]

Thank you for watching!

[@Mjb41426]

Great info. Thanks budda!

[@cheapsk8boardmuseum259]

Super good video. About to buy this to do sheet metal repair on a old vw beetle. Very very good video

[@buddabuilds8851]

Thanks for watching and good luck on the vw. That will be a awesome project!

[@robertstromski455]

Nice video I’ve been waiting for a review of that welder since the frame cap video....

[@buddabuilds8851]

I’m glad I can help

[@ghostface1737]

Solid video. Thanks bro. And nice Moab shirt. Utah is my playground.

[@glennmartonic6376]

ok...looking to purchase this forney.....this is the video i wanted to see.....different sized stock.,...great video and thanx

[@buddabuilds8851]

Hey thank you for watching! I’m happy you enjoyed

[@jakehartley2802]

If you want to use it on thicker metals try preheating material to 300 degrees

[@joyridaz]

Cool video! I’ll need try to find that welding milk and test out some on my noobie KZbin certified hobbyist welds, now I’m curious. Muscled through for years using the entry levels 90amp flux core from harbor freight, great for strength, but was trying to do bodywork… had no idea how hard I was making it on myself until I finally got a mig. Flux is totally underrated, pretty sure I read somewhere that it’s better than mig for strength and for use in non perfect metal.

[@buddabuilds8851]

Thanks for watching. And soon I’m hoping to pick up a actual mig but so far the flux core has never let me down! I just want pretty looking welds with a mig

[@jcohen661]

I iike your video. I can't seem to get my settings right. What settings do you use for 16 gauge 1 inch tube?

[@zanesnear4334]

I have that same machine it's like a hot glue gun for metal it cant weld thick but it works great for small and lite gauge stuff

[@buddabuilds8851]

Great way to put it!

[@tonyfrederick4038]

Nice video. I have the Forney 125 FC. I normally use lincoln .30 Wire. my welds are usually dirty with so much buckshot. I have a friend that is a good welder although does not earn his living as a welder and he is telling me I need to reverse polarity on my Forney and that would clean up the buckshor and help with penetration. Are you familiar with changing the polarity on your Forney?

[@d_ward4871]

I got the same welder a bunch of months ago. I find it splatters like crazy but it could just be me, it’s the first welding I’ve ever done when I got it.

[@buddabuilds8851]

Yeah being flux core it definitely spatters a lot. And just make sure your dragging the puddle I dead of pushing it that should help more with the spatter too!

[@d_ward4871]

@@buddabuilds8851 yeah good tip actually, I’ll check it out

[@buddabuilds8851]

@@d_ward4871 also I’d recommend some anti spatter spray it leaves a oily residue that you have to clean before painting but the bbs scrape right off.

[@d_ward4871]

@@buddabuilds8851 I just heard about that stuff ordered some, hope it works

[@jvazquez53]

Forney has excellent machines and 1st class customer service! I believe that machine can handle 10 pound wire spools. I traded my Forney for a Lincoln high end and sometimes I regret the trade.

[@buddabuilds8851]

Yes it can run a 10lb spool. Definetly should of mentioned that in the video! You really can’t beat the welder for the money. Thanks for watching

[@Maurice419]

Crap dude!!! You made me go buy one!!! Nice Video!

[@buddabuilds8851]

Enjoy the welder and thanks for watching

[@wjs569]

Great video!

[@ianmarkey9434]

Did you do 220 libe yet? It's real easy. Locate the manufacturer of your box. Buy a double breaker 30 or 40 amp. 10:2 or 10:3 wire. 10.2 black and white or black and red go to the poles on your breaker the bare wire goes into the screw hole in the panel. Holding the outlet in your hands the black wire goes to the right. The white wire to the left. The bare wire on the green screw. If You're using 10.3 you will have red green black and a bare wire you will need a special outlet for that wiring set up. If using the 4 wire one then the red and black go into each pole on your double breaker the bare wire and green wire each get screwed into the screw slots on your box. Then you get your special plug for that wire and it will tell you where each wire goes. Hope that helps if you didn't do it yet.

[@buddabuilds8851]

Yes I did end up wiring in 220 and I used 10:3. Thank you for that explanation it’s very in-depth and hopefully will help out more people in the comments!

[@LEGhellnah]

Do think I could make a mini bike frame with this? (Probably using 1/8 in square tubing)

[@buddabuilds8851]

I definitely think it could do the job

[@neto096]

Which one you think it’s better, the forney or titanium 120? I’m torn on which I should buy. I want to learn how to weld. Thank you

[@buddabuilds8851]

I only have the experience with the Forney so I can say it’s a very solid welder. But I’ve heard good things with the titanium as well. Thanks for watching

[@juliosantiago2377]

What was the amperage level on the 3 samples?

[@GuestInvitado-gd3bi]

Voltage and wire speed. Cordinate these two knob settings with the chart and go. Minimal ajustments are made accordingly.

[@RaymondGettler723]

Have the same welding machine. When I'm trying to weld I just get a bunch of popping and splattering. What do you think I should do ?

[@buddabuilds8851]

I’d make sure everything is clean like where your grounding and where your welding. Then double check where your dials are on the recommended setting and try adjusting it from that. I hope it helps

[@RaymondGettler723]

@@buddabuilds8851 Thank you brother I appreciate your help

[@j.a.8970]

Can anyone recommend an optimal wire speed/voltage setting for 1/4 and 3/16 inch steel on 120v? Thanks.

[@skullparty7638]

Should have a chart somewhere on it or in the manual for you to adjust your settings for thicknesses and wire speeds

[@j.a.8970]

@@skullparty7638 i hear those aren't all that accurate. I was hoping someone could share some tested settings. Hoping to circumvent ruining some otherwise good steel in the name of testing my settings. Looking to expedite the process.

[@GuestInvitado-gd3bi]

Optimal settings and accuracy come with experience. Follow the chart to get started. You need to develop a pulse in welding and you'll see. It's frustrating at first, but it will come to you. Take care my friend.👍

[@dentside]

Would this be a good welder for putting together my exhaust on my car?

[@buddabuilds8851]

Yes this welder can do it. I’d recommend getting some exhaust pipe to practice in because it is thinner walled pipe you might burn through the first few times. Thanks for watching!

[@Jakepp235]

Made in US ?

[@buddabuilds8851]

No unfortunately it is made in China

[@Jakepp235]

@@buddabuilds8851 everything is or almost done everything. Shame but true

[@aldoizaguirre3551]

These machines are no longer designed and built in the USA, are completed Chinese, they only put the equipment in boxes in Colorado, mine lasted only 2 weeks, I waste 400 hundred dollars. They advertise: do not return the welder machine, of course, they know that they are selling junk compared with real brands you know what I mean blue and Red brands.

[@drumtwo4seven]

WAY OVERPRICED FOR THAT AMOUNT YOU CAN GET A MACHINING THAT RUNS ON 110 AND 220 WITH MORE AMPERAGE OVERPRICED

[@buddabuilds8851]

Thanks for the imput

[@HEADBANGRR]

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

[@buddabuilds8851]

I’d love too but price wise it’s to expensive to compare a bunch of different machines. I hope some time in the future I’ll be able too. Thank for watching anyways!