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: 3,344   Messages: 35,335
      Latest: Tripping fuse box brightspark, Oct 23, 2018 at 4:32 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,462   Messages: 40,433
      Latest: Stick over mig? stable, Oct 21, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 2,972   Messages: 43,783
      Latest: wp17 torch woes Appyasme1, Oct 23, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,558   Messages: 24,604
      Latest: Electrode holders rory1, Oct 23, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 695   Messages: 8,178
      Latest: tecna spot welder hillman, Oct 11, 2018

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,270   Messages: 47,350
      Latest: Machinemart welder fizzy, Oct 24, 2018 at 12:14 AM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,244   Messages: 60,804

      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: Modding a really cheap SWIZ AC Welder - some help please? Peter Millerchip, Oct 23, 2018 at 6:12 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 882   Messages: 11,073
      Latest: I finally seem to have my CNC Plasma sorted henry Kadzielski, Oct 23, 2018 at 10:59 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,868   Messages: 19,429
      Latest: argon gas saver Shox Dr, Oct 23, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 982   Messages: 11,901
      Latest: speedglas 9002v headband problem wookie, Oct 16, 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: 9,209   Messages: 153,395

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: XYZ1400 lathe repairs and upgrade Dieselkid 63, Oct 24, 2018 at 3:27 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 890   Messages: 17,198
      Latest: Stuff you have made today Pete., Oct 23, 2018 at 11:10 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,574   Messages: 32,892
      Latest: Good quality air regulator for compressor WorkshopChris, Oct 23, 2018 at 8:40 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 2,990   Messages: 36,789
      Latest: Hammerite & 2K Lacquer? Ashley Burton, Oct 24, 2018 at 12:32 AM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,481   Messages: 111,425

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Jaguar xjr8 rebuild knighty, Oct 24, 2018 at 1:26 AM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 12,994   Messages: 252,685

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Citroen Picasso weird engine fault alert. slim_boy_fat, Oct 24, 2018 at 3:06 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: 3,336   Messages: 20,102
      Latest: Hi weldy people KemppiFrog, Oct 10, 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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