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: 3,402   Messages: 36,258
      Latest: landrover Welding Gerry Norris, Apr 20, 2019 at 9:32 AM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,539   Messages: 41,764
      Latest: Plug welds on thick steel Morrisman, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:45 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,060   Messages: 45,253
      Latest: 16 amp 230-250v trouble Alf98, Apr 20, 2019 at 8:53 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,592   Messages: 25,157
      Latest: esab electrode holder Brad93, Apr 13, 2019

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 719   Messages: 8,589
      Latest: Lead welding Brad93, Apr 16, 2019 at 9:47 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: 4,358   Messages: 48,340
      Latest: R-tech 180 Mig Tangledfeet, Apr 20, 2019 at 6:48 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,478   Messages: 63,471

      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: Changing from single to 2 phase Anguz, Apr 20, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 928   Messages: 11,967
      Latest: Plasma King 30SI Allthegearnoidea, Apr 19, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,918   Messages: 19,944
      Latest: Which gas/ deal? Hopefuldave, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:33 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,057   Messages: 12,760
      Latest: Arc Eye Mr2madmad, Apr 20, 2019 at 7:04 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: 9,773   Messages: 166,106

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Bolt cutters for large shark/circle hooks fizzy, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:28 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 928   Messages: 19,068
      Latest: Stuff you have made today Hood, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:05 AM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,660   Messages: 34,125
      Latest: Hydrovane 5 Screwdriver, Apr 20, 2019 at 9:49 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,087   Messages: 38,214
      Latest: Raptor Truck Bed Liner: Roller melted :( fizzy, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:53 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,697   Messages: 116,661

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Ash collector julianf, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:47 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 14,053   Messages: 280,704

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Today I acquired........... sardine, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:14 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: 3,390   Messages: 20,477
      Latest: Hello everyone, I am brandon slim_boy_fat, Apr 20, 2019 at 10:06 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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