Review Flux Core Welder, 120-Volt, 125-Amp Forney Easy Weld 299 125FC MIG

This #Forney Easy Welder is better than I expected, very easy to use and gets good metal penetration with only 120-volt wall plug. I was really light so it would be easy to move and with the ability to weld 3/16 metal can handle some moderate jobs. 2 Year Review Forney Flux Core Welder, 120-Volt,: https://youtu.be/cjsrk6nJidk This would work well for personal welding or in a muffler shop where you are dealing with a lot of little metal and just a lot of tacking. I would not recommend this if you are a welding pro, the duty cycle on this is not going to be enough to do them really big jobs. Forney 125-Amp Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2SnDlNF Hitachi Grinder Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2SrhFA7 Solar Auto Darkening Welders Helmet Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2DYqduD You can also follow us on our blog: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/ Or go directly to cooking: https://www.dininginwithdanielle.com If you have a request, please see our blog and go to contact. https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/contact-us/ Current Video & Blog Productions: Florida Landscapes Explore Florida Recipes with Danielle DIY and HowTo Reviews Equipment: All videos are edited with Sony VEGAS Pro or Filmora Our video studio does have a green screen with umbrella lighting All recording equipment is Sony and our main camera is the HDR-CX675 offering servo steadied filming and 5.1 sound. Affiliate Links: - Shop Amazon at no cost to you, and helps our channel: https://amzn.to/2SMfsjS - Shop Target at no cost to you, and helps our channel: https://goto.target.com/xkbJ1 - Easy low-cost Financial Investing: Acorns Investment - https://www.acorns.com/invite?code=ach8rs - Best Blog Hosting: https://www.bluehost.com/?utm_source=www.chrisdoeswhat.com&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate-link_chrisdoeswhat_notype Music: Intro/Outro: Elliot Berger - The Nameless Forney Easy Weld 299 125FC Flux Core Welder, 120-Volt, 125-Amp From the manufacturer Forney 299 125 FC Welder The Forney Easy Weld 125 FC is a basic flux-core welding machine. Some people call it a MIG machine although it does not require shielding gas like a typical MIG machine does. It also might be referred to as a wire feed welding machine, but just understand that you cannot add gas to this machine. Forney Easy Weld machines are perfect for the beginner welder or the do it yourselfer. With these machines, you can easily turn inspiration and ideas into masterpieces. For the novice welder who has always wanted to give welding a try but may have been intimidated, these machines are designed for you. Do you have a broken lawnmower or cracked garden utensils? Are you thinking of creating metal art or building a fire pit for your backyard? If you answered yes or have different easy metalworking projects in mind, Forney Easy Weld offers two machines to get you started. The Forney Easy Weld 100 ST Stick/TIG machine and the Forney Easy Weld 125 FC flux core machine. Troubleshooting Why is my 125 FC Welder not welding correctly? 1. Wire feed tension: Check the tension on the despooler. Is it set too tight or is the wire feed tension not set correctly? 2. Wire choice: Are you using .035” wire? We recommend .030" for best performance. 3. Stickout: Is your stickout too long? Your stickout should be no more than ½”. Here's a short video on determining stickout. 4. Pull the trigger: To begin welding, pull the trigger on the MIG gun. 5. Proper grounding: The ground should not be attached to painted or coated metal. The 125 FC (ITEM 299) machine is capable of welding 1/8" steel and the plug can be 15 amps but the breaker should be 20 amps. The power cord uses a 15 amp cord. The Basics of Welding The Forney Easy Weld 125 FC comes with a ground clamp and a MIG gun. It uses .030" flux-core wire which means the flux is built into the wire and provides the shielding needed over the molten weld puddle. For thin material, set the machine to thin plate with a higher wire feed speed. For thicker material, set it on steel plate with a lower wire feed speed. Make sure the ground clamp is attached to a metal work bench or the actual metal you want to work with. When you begin to weld, make sure you’re comfortable. Always try to maintain your stick out at 3/8”. The stick out is the distance between the tip of the electrode and your workpiece. Think of welding like driving a car, the stick out is similar to controlling the following distance from the car in front of you. Remember to control the travel speed of the weld. Think of this like controlling your speed when you’re driving. Lastly, focus on the path. You want a nice and consistent weld, similar to staying in your lane when driving. The learning curve is about a half hour of practice and you’ll start to get the hang of it. The Forney Easy Weld 125 FC is a great machine for do it yourselfers, first time welders or hobbyists and it comes with a 6 month warranty. #chrisdoeswhat #dininginwithdanielle #homaidchef