Welding tutorial

How to MIG Weld - Tutorial

The tutorial includes videos to show how to weld. Starting with setting up the welder, the tutorial demonstrates techniques and includes information about what to look for in a weld.

Buying a MIG and other equipment

MIG Welders and Equipment

A buyers guide describing what to look for in a MIG welder, and some tips on other equipment you will need and how to select it.

Aluminium welding and cast iron brazing

Welding other metals

How to set up a MIG welder to weld aluminium, and techniques for aluminium welding. Also hobby applications of the new mig brazing wire and how it can be used to repair cast iron.

Practical welding

Practical MIG Welding

I tend to use MIG welding to repair cars. These pages contain examples of sill and wheel arch repairs, including templates, metal bending, fabrication techniques and jigs.

about this website

About this website

Information about the website and author including the rules, how to send feedback, and contact details.

MIG welding forum

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My Other Websites

Aston Martin Restoration

Aston Martin Restoration
Fitting new sills on an Aston Martin V8 turned into a complete restoration. It's also featured here in the Aluminium welding and sill pages.

Renault 4 restorations

Renault 4 Restorations
I tend to mess around with Renault 4s in my spare time. Follow progress on the latest project in the restoration section.

MGB V8 engine

MGA and MGB V8 Restorations
An enormous V8 in a little MG with front and rear suspension to my own design.

Slow Car Club

The Slow Car Club
Drag racing at Santa Pod in inappropriate cars. There was a strong turn out of 2CVs at the last event.

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