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: 3,306   Messages: 34,844
      Latest: My First Weld Attempt Hopefuldave, Jul 23, 2018 at 1:00 AM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,423   Messages: 39,892
      Latest: Just landed my first job welding. 1 problem though! Richard., Jul 22, 2018 at 10:55 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 2,927   Messages: 42,952
      Latest: aluminium, small details corner welds (2mm) w124, Jul 23, 2018 at 2:32 AM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,533   Messages: 24,172
      Latest: welding IPE220 - H beams Hitch, Jul 21, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 686   Messages: 8,077
      Latest: Acrylic welding Ped, Jul 19, 2018 at 4:48 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: 4,204   Messages: 46,495
      Latest: Car Repairs/Euro Torch/13A - What MIG welder should I get? aguycalledsteve, Jul 22, 2018 at 6:48 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,154   Messages: 59,852

      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: Migatronic Rally 161i Richard., Jul 22, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 871   Messages: 10,912
      Latest: Plasma cutting gaz1, Jul 21, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,849   Messages: 19,228
      Latest: Argon/northumberland jimmy1967, Jul 22, 2018 at 7:55 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 962   Messages: 11,604
      Latest: Boots?? Turbo, Jul 22, 2018 at 3:29 AM

  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: 8,929   Messages: 147,163

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Bench drill? Beeezer, Jul 23, 2018 at 12:40 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 870   Messages: 15,716
      Latest: Help - recommendations for tube rolling/forming company for handrail scott0031, Jul 22, 2018 at 5:03 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,530   Messages: 32,435
      Latest: Fiac compressor pump Domeo_jones, Jul 22, 2018 at 4:43 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 2,939   Messages: 36,022
      Latest: plastic bumper Ianb, Jul 21, 2018 at 10:29 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,379   Messages: 108,969

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Discovery 2 Kayos, Jul 22, 2018 at 5:54 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 12,385   Messages: 238,297

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Air gun targets mcostello, Jul 23, 2018 at 4:02 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: 3,320   Messages: 19,962
      Latest: Hello from Hertfordshire JungleJim, Jul 22, 2018 at 7:04 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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