Forney Easy Weld 160 ST-i
#6 in StickFull review
A simple stick welder for occasional home and farm repairs. Little published data to compare it on.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
2.6/5
A simple, well backed stick welder for a buyer who trusts the Hobart name and only needs stick. Rivals offer more for less.
- 160 AOutput
- 15% at 160 ADuty cycle
- stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Check price at Welders Supply$580.40
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Hobart build and a 5/3/1 industrial warranty
- Light at 10.6 lb with dual voltage input
- Simple controls with nothing to set up but the amperage
Cons
- Only a 15% duty cycle at 160 A, so long welds at full power need long rests
- No TIG at all, unlike most rivals at this price
- Costs more than many stick and TIG machines
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its process. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 500585 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | stick |
| Maximum output | 160 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 80 A |
| Duty cycle | 15% at 160 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No |
| Weight | 10.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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