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: 3,359   Messages: 35,583
      Latest: Mig course skotl, Dec 9, 2018 at 4:55 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,479   Messages: 40,866
      Latest: MIG welding 1050 aluminium and feeding issues Munkul, Dec 10, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 2,999   Messages: 44,180
      Latest: First attempt at scratch start tig Richard., Dec 9, 2018 at 10:12 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,565   Messages: 24,777
      Latest: Run 6010 whit a cheap inverter Dutch Welder, Dec 9, 2018 at 11:03 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 701   Messages: 8,233
      Latest: Weldability SIF Oxy-Acetylene Kit stalwart_hmlc, Dec 8, 2018 at 8:26 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: 4,282   Messages: 47,297
      Latest: Another Tig Newbie (eek!) Steve S., Dec 10, 2018 at 12:55 AM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,287   Messages: 61,516

      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. Sealey & Siegen

      15. SIP & Cosmo

      16. Wolf & Powercraft

      Latest: help with repair of my euromig 260 mig welder angellonewolf, Dec 10, 2018 at 8:01 AM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 891   Messages: 11,178
      Latest: Which way to go Robbie260, Dec 9, 2018 at 1:19 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,886   Messages: 19,613
      Latest: Gas Valve Info colaboy, Dec 8, 2018 at 5:11 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 995   Messages: 12,064
      Latest: Mask...glasses steaming up sjp001, Nov 30, 2018

  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: 9,357   Messages: 156,885

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Sharpening wood chisels Keith 66, Dec 10, 2018 at 7:30 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 903   Messages: 17,772
      Latest: Stuff you have made today Dieselkid 63, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:31 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,593   Messages: 33,183
      Latest: Help me spray on a budget! hooblah, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,020   Messages: 37,103
      Latest: Sprayguns Burdekin, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:23 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,535   Messages: 112,601

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Viking Caravan Winter Project bricol, Dec 10, 2018 at 7:16 AM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 13,257   Messages: 259,540

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: I've finally decided on my purpose in life. sasquar, Dec 10, 2018 at 8:37 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: 3,351   Messages: 20,205
      Latest: Hi from North Wales Robotstar5, Dec 2, 2018

    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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