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
2.7/5
A stick welder from a major brand for home and farm repair, with touch start TIG as an option.
- 225 AOutput
- 30% at 225 ADuty cycle
- DC lift TIG, stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$519
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 225 A on 230 V welds up to 5/16 in steel in one pass
- Comes with both a 230 V plug and a 120 V adapter
- Built in tool box top stores cables and rods
- Sold and shipped by Amazon
Cons
- Only a 30% duty cycle at full output
- TIG needs a separate torch and gas setup
- Warranty term not confirmed from Lincoln
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 | K5419-1 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 225 A |
| Duty cycle | 30% at 225 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No |
| Weight | 20 lb |
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