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: 3,334   Messages: 35,215
      Latest: Looking for one-to-one welding tuition in or near London Mattuk, Sep 19, 2018 at 11:08 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,448   Messages: 40,277
      Latest: an issue that i cannot solve w124, Sep 18, 2018 at 11:35 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 2,958   Messages: 43,542
      Latest: Twisty Stainless. First TIG woes... cianh91, Sep 19, 2018 at 9:06 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,545   Messages: 24,399
      Latest: Amp/Electrode Chart? Jlg, Sep 19, 2018 at 11:53 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 693   Messages: 8,156
      Latest: Oxy acetylene rental prices armalites, Sep 15, 2018 at 8:59 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: 4,245   Messages: 46,987
      Latest: The safe bet eLuSiVeMiTe, Sep 20, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,217   Messages: 60,422

      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: Looking for TR50mc HughF, Sep 19, 2018 at 12:33 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 880   Messages: 11,057
      Latest: How to replace the burner on hypertherm max 70? glackop, Sep 9, 2018

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,858   Messages: 19,322
      Latest: Rent free Pure Argon T0rnado69, Sep 19, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 976   Messages: 11,812
      Latest: Latest PPE on Test eLuSiVeMiTe, Sep 19, 2018 at 11:20 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: 9,102   Messages: 150,943

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: British empire lathe spencer 427, Sep 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 882   Messages: 16,641
      Latest: How to straighten shed doors Luke, Sep 20, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,564   Messages: 32,781
      Latest: Compressor pump speed/motor sizing knighty, Sep 19, 2018 at 10:48 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 2,976   Messages: 36,468
      Latest: Ultimate method for durable underbody rust protection Bosanek, Sep 20, 2018 at 12:51 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,450   Messages: 110,572

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: I've found a can of worms. slim_boy_fat, Sep 20, 2018 at 1:15 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 12,768   Messages: 247,732

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Jd2 model 32 tube bender Johnnybravo, Sep 20, 2018 at 1:16 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: 3,332   Messages: 20,060
      Latest: Hi From East sussex SIP 105 Owner Johnnybravo, Sep 18, 2018 at 7:38 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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