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Backed by a 3-year warranty and Forney® Industries’ 90+ years of welding experience, this starter stick and TIG welder is ideal for home, farm, and light repair work when you want more control than a basic buzz box without giving up portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features \u0026amp; benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert-Tech® support \u003c\/strong\u003egives you a direct line to Forney’s technical team for setup, troubleshooting, and parts; all from real welders based in Colorado, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers long-term assurance so you can rely on the 100 STx for years of projects, maintenance, and repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright passive LCD with large readout\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a next-generation panel that makes it easy to see your amperage and settings in dim garages or bright outdoor light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable arc force control\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the ability to fine-tune the arc for different electrodes so you can reduce sticking, control penetration, and get the arc feel you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and lightweight design with carry strap\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers true grab-and-go portability so you can bring the welder and 8 ft leads to the work rather than dragging material to a bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120V input power\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers plug-and-play operation so you can weld anywhere you have standard household power or a properly sized generator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift start TIG capability (DC TIG)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers more precise heat control on thin metal so you can make cleaner, more controlled beads when appearance matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator-capable design \u003c\/strong\u003edelivers remote welding capability so you can run from a 4,000 W generator with no low-idle and 5% THD max when grid power is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCSA certified\u003c\/strong\u003e to meet strict safety and performance standards ensuring reliability and your safety in any work environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-knob interface with Expert-Set Hot Start\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers easy amperage adjustment and reliable arc starts so you can strike and maintain an arc more easily when you are learning stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage: 120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, single phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput current: 14.6 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuty cycle: Stick 30% at 80 A; TIG 30% at 85 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput current: Stick 15–80 A; TIG 15–85 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses: Stick (Shielded Metal Arc Welding, SMAW) and DC TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, GTAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess features: Arc force controls and Expert-Set Hot Start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode\/ground connections: 25-series Dinse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-pass plate thickness: 24 ga–1\/4 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode diameter: Up to 1\/8 in. electrodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten diameter (TIG): 3\/32 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-circuit voltage: 75 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply type: Inverter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerator requirements: 4,000 W continuous output, no low-idle, 5% THD max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput power cable length: 7 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround clamp cable length: 8 ft copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode holder cable length: 8 ft copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP rating: IP21S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine weight: 6 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: CSA listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn real‑world use, the Forney® 100 STx welding machine plugs into a standard 120V outlet and still lets you weld from thin 24 ga material up to 1\/4 in. in a single pass. Its inverter‑based design and 30% duty cycle at 80 amps provide the ability to complete home, farm, and light shop projects with standard household power. Adjustable arc force and Expert‑Set Hot Start help you strike and hold a stable arc with common electrodes up to 1\/8 in., while lift start DC TIG adds finer heat control when you need cleaner welds on thinner steel. 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