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#5 in Welding Machines
Forney Easy Weld 261
Forney
$249.00 – $289.00
Entry-level 140-amp MIG welder designed for beginners with infinite voltage and wire feed speed control. Runs on standard 120V household power and welds mild steel up to 1/4-inch with no gas required using flux-core wire.
8.5
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- This welder maxes out at 1/4-inch material — if you anticipate welding thicker steel, invest in a 210-amp or higher machine from the start.
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