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: 3,443   Messages: 37,033
      Latest: Trefoil plans wanted Country Joe, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,583   Messages: 42,563
      Latest: 0.6 or 0.8 that is the question chris y, Aug 23, 2019 at 11:18 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,123   Messages: 46,434
      Latest: I need to build a proper bench when I'm finished Wonderweaver, Aug 24, 2019 at 6:28 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,606   Messages: 25,432
      Latest: Stick welding aluminium zx9, Aug 24, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 732   Messages: 8,751
      Latest: Welding using Helium gas. Arsath, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:22 AM

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,445   Messages: 49,801
      Latest: I went for R-tech 210ext slim_boy_fat, Aug 24, 2019 at 1:37 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,615   Messages: 65,051

      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: 160t melted wires Currymunster, Aug 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 954   Messages: 12,321
      Latest: Plasma cutter henry Kadzielski, Aug 24, 2019 at 7:21 AM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,946   Messages: 20,310
      Latest: Sgs gas prices. Deltic, Aug 23, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,098   Messages: 13,394
      Latest: Weld viewing window material for a machine guard? SwissTony, Aug 24, 2019 at 6:45 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: 10,128   Messages: 173,399

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: What type of drill arbour is this ? Woody.v8, Aug 24, 2019 at 5:06 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 946   Messages: 20,311
      Latest: Stuff you have made today The_Yellow_Ardvark, Aug 24, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,706   Messages: 34,732
      Latest: Regulator/Seperator size brightspark, Aug 23, 2019 at 9:27 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,178   Messages: 39,541
      Latest: Hot Citric Acid Bath Parm, Aug 24, 2019 at 1:33 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,836   Messages: 120,190

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Shogun Sport 2.5TD Fix and Buggify Wightsparks, Aug 24, 2019 at 6:19 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 14,811   Messages: 301,487

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Goblin Garage on TV 8ob, Aug 24, 2019 at 6:45 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: 3,436   Messages: 20,930
      Latest: Hello from Redhill 8ob, Aug 23, 2019 at 9:35 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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