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: 3,569   Messages: 38,910
      Latest: Vertical Weld tom2207, Jul 1, 2020 at 6:43 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,714   Messages: 44,515
      Latest: What type of weld should i door slihp, Jul 2, 2020 at 8:15 AM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,275   Messages: 48,540
      Latest: new grinder what wheel to sharpen my tungsten 123hotchef, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:20 AM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,688   Messages: 27,090
      Latest: Help with 10mm round stock Liam567, Jun 30, 2020 at 10:27 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 769   Messages: 9,459
      Latest: Brazing Gear HughF, Jul 1, 2020 at 7:27 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: 4,684   Messages: 54,931
      Latest: Sherman Tig (Jasic in disguise?) djtom, Jul 2, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 7,093   Messages: 70,980

      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: foot pedal PCB Fronius TR2200 Gazello, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:07 AM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 1,032   Messages: 14,346
      Latest: Jasic Pro Cut 80 henry Kadzielski, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 2,037   Messages: 21,479
      Latest: Rectus 21 Jlg, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,181   Messages: 14,763
      Latest: Jackson welding helmets Ruffian, Jul 1, 2020 at 10:17 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: 11,347   Messages: 204,559

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: impact gun friction ring 123hotchef, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 999   Messages: 14,488
      Latest: Fixing dents in car door jordan1, Jun 27, 2020 at 9:35 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,876   Messages: 37,230
      Latest: 1979 Ingersoll-Rand T30 compressor - Motor needed whm_fab, Jul 1, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,403   Messages: 43,307
      Latest: Powder coat setup - very rough costing? northwest, Jul 2, 2020 at 1:55 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 6,316   Messages: 134,903

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: the auld alliance zeppelin builder, Jul 2, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 16,974   Messages: 372,635

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Collage and Jobs winchman, Jul 2, 2020 at 10:07 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: 3,561   Messages: 21,888
      Latest: Hi all barking mat, Jul 1, 2020 at 7:08 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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