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: 3,382   Messages: 35,881
      Latest: Latest welds - seeking feedback please DTS, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:22 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,510   Messages: 41,265
      Latest: MOT Welding pressbrake1, Feb 21, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,039   Messages: 44,829
      Latest: Ally tigging minimutly, Feb 20, 2019 at 10:00 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,585   Messages: 25,088
      Latest: DIY Arc rod warmer colaboy, Feb 14, 2019

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 715   Messages: 8,505
      Latest: Friction stir welding fizzy, Feb 21, 2019 at 11:46 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: 4,326   Messages: 47,936
      Latest: Took the plunge Matthew92, Feb 21, 2019 at 7:13 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,389   Messages: 62,562

      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: Has anyone used this welder before dirty pro 195 MIG welder james marnell, Feb 21, 2019 at 11:55 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 917   Messages: 11,734
      Latest: Lidl plasma cutter Arc Tourist, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,900   Messages: 19,762
      Latest: co2 gas rastrick optima21, Feb 21, 2019 at 2:28 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,028   Messages: 12,474
      Latest: Parweld XR940A Helmet Dan Cauldwell, Feb 21, 2019 at 11:28 AM

  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: 9,577   Messages: 161,829

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Rusted Nut Removal - Any Tips? Onoff, Feb 21, 2019 at 11:44 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 915   Messages: 18,382
      Latest: Stuff you have made today pressbrake1, Feb 21, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,634   Messages: 33,790
      Latest: Professional sand blasting cabinet henry Kadzielski, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,058   Messages: 37,653
      Latest: Galvanising, how much distortion? citizen kane, Feb 21, 2019 at 7:09 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,628   Messages: 115,293

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Grave Surround rallyingman, Feb 21, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 13,709   Messages: 271,367

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Fuji Digital Camera Farside, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:00 AM

  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: 3,377   Messages: 20,374
      Latest: Woops I forgot to say hi jordhandson, Feb 19, 2019 at 10:11 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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