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: 3,371   Messages: 35,756
      Latest: Weld sounds wrong, but works very well?! Liquid Metal, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:45 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,495   Messages: 41,017
      Latest: A test on where to tack correctly.... Curiousgeorge, Jan 20, 2019 at 7:13 AM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,017   Messages: 44,538
      Latest: Newbie now with TIG. minimutly, Jan 20, 2019 at 1:38 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,578   Messages: 24,957
      Latest: Best brand of rods? Liquid Metal, Jan 20, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 707   Messages: 8,346
      Latest: Brazing with a spool gun and a 215ic HughF, Jan 14, 2019 at 4:52 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: 4,306   Messages: 47,655
      Latest: Before I place an order for a Portamig, give me your thoughts. Memmeddu, Jan 20, 2019 at 2:12 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,335   Messages: 62,065

      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: Converting Clarke 160T to Euro Connector choco, Jan 20, 2019 at 12:23 AM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 908   Messages: 11,440
      Latest: R-tec plasma torch problems. rory1, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:54 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,894   Messages: 19,686
      Latest: argon gas saver backpurge, Jan 18, 2019 at 9:32 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,010   Messages: 12,193
      Latest: Optrel vegaview 2.5 Vs Optrel E684 Bill Edwards, Jan 20, 2019 at 6:21 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: 9,457   Messages: 159,033

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: One for the millers jordhandson, Jan 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 905   Messages: 17,937
      Latest: Stuff you have made today bert, Jan 20, 2019 at 6:44 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,619   Messages: 33,598
      Latest: Powerstar electrical.. and 1 phase fans.. Twosugars, Jan 20, 2019 at 4:56 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,043   Messages: 37,469
      Latest: Filling over epoxy primer MG David, Jan 20, 2019 at 9:36 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,580   Messages: 113,897

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Anyone with pipe threading gear? Bsmith, Jan 20, 2019 at 6:58 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 13,483   Messages: 265,613

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Oscilloscope Seadog, Jan 20, 2019 at 6:58 PM

  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: 3,366   Messages: 20,285
      Latest: New Member in South Oxfordshire RWD3M, Jan 20, 2019 at 6:01 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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