Forney Easy Weld 20 Plasma Cutter: 20 A

What it welds

The Forney Easy Weld 20 Plasma Cutter is a plasma cutter rated by its maker at up to 20 amps on 120-volt input.

The listing doesn't state a cut capacity, which is the main way to size a plasma cutter. Makers mix rated, clean and severance figures; compare like with like. Cut capacity explained.

Check the air requirement in the manual; your compressor has to deliver that flow continuously at that pressure.

OSHA's minimum lens for light plasma cutting is shade 8, and its fire rule wants combustibles 35 feet away or shielded. Shade chart.

Also on the listing: dimensions of 15.13 x 8.13 x 12 inches and a weight of 21.1 lb.

Warranty, per the listing: 12 month warranty.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Cutting sheet and plate steel
Cutting away from a compressor

Skip it for

Steel past its stated cut capacity
Heavy plate

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

Plasma cutter

Falls short

Cut capacity not stated
Consumables wear

Power and setup notes

Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.

Rated output and specs

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Model number	Easy Weld 20	Retailer
Product weight	21.1 lb	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	15.13 x 8.13 x 12 inches	Retailer
Size	20 Amp	Retailer
Material	Plastic	Retailer
Power	AC	Retailer
Input power	120 V	Retailer
Warranty	12 month warranty	Retailer
Output range	20amp - 15amp	Retailer