MIG Welding Forum

  1. Welding Techniques

    1. Learning MIG Welding

      Advice on technique for beginners. For advice on welders see the welders and equipment section below.
      Discussions: 3,581   Messages: 39,101
      Latest: First attempt at fitting a panel - warp speed etc! andyinv, Aug 13, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,738   Messages: 44,985
      Latest: Rust Repair Advice Please outofthefire, Aug 14, 2020 at 8:57 AM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,292   Messages: 48,906
      Latest: First time aluminium Tig. striker, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,700   Messages: 27,294
      Latest: 7018 vertical up Memmeddu, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:53 AM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 779   Messages: 9,549
      Latest: Copper Rods 1fifer1, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:51 PM

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,720   Messages: 55,938
      Latest: Cheap stick welder Memmeddu, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:24 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 7,158   Messages: 71,772

      1. Butters

      2. Cebora & Snap-on

      3. Clarke

      4. ESAB

      5. Fronius, EWM

      6. GYS, Parweld, Jasic

      7. Kemppi

      8. Lorch

      9. Migatronic, Thermal Arc

      10. Miller, Lincoln, Hobart

      11. Murex & BOC

      12. Portamig, Oxford, Tec-Arc

      13. R-Tech

      14. Telwin, Sealey & Siegen

      15. SIP & Cosmo

      16. Wolf & Powercraft

      Latest: This is Fronius? HughF, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:02 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 1,046   Messages: 14,666
      Latest: BY by old friend henry Kadzielski, Aug 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 2,054   Messages: 21,729
      Latest: Recommendations for an O2 reg MattH, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,192   Messages: 14,922
      Latest: what can you see before and during......... pawsnizzy, Aug 12, 2020 at 12:26 PM

  3. Tools, Compressors and Metal Coatings

    1. Tools, Materials and Techniques

      Discuss other tools and materials or ask how to do a particular job
      Discussions: 11,505   Messages: 207,899

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Cheap impact guns anto, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:31 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 1,010   Messages: 14,675
      Latest: Repurposing old propane cylinders disaster DAPPH, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:26 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,897   Messages: 37,603
      Latest: Running workshop air - school me! Munkul, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:41 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,443   Messages: 43,861
      Latest: Aeroplane paint. graffian, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:29 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 6,378   Messages: 136,961

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Brass Wren Maker, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:48 AM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 17,287   Messages: 382,545

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Stuff you have made today fizzy, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:09 PM

  5. Members Section

    1. Introductions

      Introduce yourself. Let's get to know each other. Also if you are new to forums and want to experiment with a first post this is a good place to do it.
      Discussions: 3,579   Messages: 22,009
      Latest: Hello Mr Roo, Aug 13, 2020 at 9:17 PM

    2. The Social Club

      A place for social networking and non-technical off-topic stuff. Get to know the other members on the forum.
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