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: 3,600   Messages: 39,405
      Latest: Weld on thin metal Muhammad, Sep 25, 2020 at 4:35 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,764   Messages: 45,507
      Latest: Welder advice Shedendman, Sep 22, 2020 at 10:43 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,313   Messages: 49,199
      Latest: Beginner tig trouble Maxski14, Sep 24, 2020 at 6:10 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,719   Messages: 27,697
      Latest: 7018E sticking Brad93, Sep 25, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 783   Messages: 9,626
      Latest: what is this? I/Mx, Sep 14, 2020

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,755   Messages: 56,560
      Latest: What the hell have i bought!?? skotl, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:07 AM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 7,215   Messages: 72,548

      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: Fronius ‘cordless’ arc /dc tig unit Arclikeharrypotter, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:23 AM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 1,055   Messages: 14,801
      Latest: Help please for an old plasma cutter TVS, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:54 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 2,066   Messages: 21,920
      Latest: Does a flow meter need to be vertical? wacky7791, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:33 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,215   Messages: 15,346
      Latest: Gloves for grinding doubleboost, Sep 25, 2020 at 10:30 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: 11,648   Messages: 210,948

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: I need some drawers fizzy, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:00 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 1,018   Messages: 14,808
      Latest: How to make this bend zx9, Sep 25, 2020 at 3:58 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,919   Messages: 37,978
      Latest: Sticky old valve Richard T, Sep 25, 2020 at 9:57 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,486   Messages: 44,608
      Latest: Applying paint to stonechip?? Ianb, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:42 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 6,440   Messages: 138,883

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Owl optima21, Sep 25, 2020 at 9:55 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 17,545   Messages: 391,363

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Oshkosh badabec, Sep 26, 2020 at 12:53 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: 3,586   Messages: 22,076
      Latest: Hi all, returning to welding after long break. Will need help!!! Pigeon_Droppings2, Sep 23, 2020 at 6:02 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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