I got a welder! Anyone heard of Forney?

Jeep914x4

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Mexico

• Apr 23, 2007

• #1

I picked it up this weekend. It's a Forney FS235, I think.
Specs:
20-235 AMP
Sec. Load Volts 25-Max
Primary INput 230V. AC-53 AMP AC Single Phase 60Hz
Duty Cycle 100% Tapering to 20%
Max Temp Rise 115*

It looks pretty old but I tried it out and it works. The cables are pliable and don't seem to be in bad shape either.

Does anyone know anything about Forney? Is this a pretty decent welder?

 

old_man

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Location

Loveland, Colorado

• Apr 23, 2007

• #2

Forney is made right here in Fort Collins, Colorado. They tend to be a well built welder. Let me know if you need any parts.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Apr 23, 2007

• #3

The only down side is that it appears to be an "AC" machine!

 

Jeep914x4

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Location

New Mexico

• Apr 23, 2007

• #4

old_man said:

Forney is made right here in Fort Collins, Colorado. They tend to be a well built welder. Let me know if you need any parts.

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Awesome, Thanks old_man. I e-mailed Forney to see if they had any info on the welder. I'm curious how old it is.

I layed down some beads on the only piece oc scrap metal I have yesterday. It seems to work well. I just need practice. It's been 9 years since I welded.

 

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merlesmith

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Location

Yakima, WA

• May 31, 2014

• #5

I am in need of the welding leads for this welder . Can you help?

 

87manche

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Location

Ohio

• May 31, 2014

• #6

Go to TSC, buy welding wire, clamps and terminals.

make them.

 

souske

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Location

The land of competition

• May 31, 2014

• #7

These look to be the older style terminals, which aren't always easy to find.

You could always convert to the more modern plugs

 

souske

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Location

The land of competition

• May 31, 2014

• #8

Merlesmith: on second thought, check out weldingweb.

 

old_man

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Location

Loveland, Colorado

• May 31, 2014

• #9

merlesmith said:

I am in need of the welding leads for this welder . Can you help?

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Contact Forney. They are still in business. They are located in Fort Collins, CO. Most good welding supply shops should be able to help you. Like the man said, all you need is welding cable and the ends.

 

Hypoid

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NAXJA Member

Location

Golden, CO

• Jun 1, 2014

• #10

Jeep914x4 said:

Is this a pretty decent welder?

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Total junk! Drive it to Golden, Colorado, and I will give you a twelve-pack of the local beer for it.

merlesmith said:

I am in need of the welding leads for this welder . Can you help?

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Forney stocks my local hardware store. I will get some part numbers for the pins that plug into the welder. Otherwise, as has been stated, everything can be purchased at your local welding supply.