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: 3,416   Messages: 36,542
      Latest: Can’t see what I’m welding smashweld, Jun 19, 2019 at 12:51 AM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,550   Messages: 42,011
      Latest: Flux core stellite bore welding problems TechnicAl, Jun 19, 2019 at 12:31 AM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,086   Messages: 45,803
      Latest: Changing Tig Torches Seano, Jun 18, 2019 at 11:14 AM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,597   Messages: 25,281
      Latest: The start of my welds has a hole in them sjp001, Jun 12, 2019

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 723   Messages: 8,658
      Latest: Newbie advice pedrobedro, May 27, 2019

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,397   Messages: 48,869
      Latest: MIG for auto repair - budget bourbon, Jun 18, 2019 at 11:41 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,541   Messages: 64,364

      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: Ewm foot pedal Jim Davey, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 940   Messages: 12,108
      Latest: 'Maranello' Plasma Cutter..? slim_boy_fat, Jun 17, 2019 at 1:50 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,929   Messages: 20,063
      Latest: Which gas/ deal? Wozza317, Jun 15, 2019 at 11:08 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,075   Messages: 13,052
      Latest: Auto Darkening goggles stuvy, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:45 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: 9,907   Messages: 169,332

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: I have just purchased a Boxford Lathe 123hotchef, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 938   Messages: 19,644
      Latest: Stuff you have made today Dennis Aspö, Jun 19, 2019 at 6:57 AM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,685   Messages: 34,447
      Latest: Clarke Raider 15/500 VS Airmaster Tiger 11/510 earthman, Jun 17, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,141   Messages: 38,942
      Latest: Need to upgrade powder coat gun, choices.... Davek0974, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:51 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,769   Messages: 118,169

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Men's Shed Projects CoValent, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:42 AM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 14,395   Messages: 289,402

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: 1968 Pipeline vid addjunkie, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:57 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: 3,404   Messages: 20,617
      Latest: Hello - New guy. stuvy, Jun 19, 2019 at 7:39 AM

    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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