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: 3,500   Messages: 37,913
      Latest: Welding a tank connector to aluminium Newlands, Feb 16, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,648   Messages: 43,454
      Latest: Mig welding aluminium - question for the techys dyno-tron, Feb 16, 2020 at 3:10 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,195   Messages: 47,537
      Latest: Aluminium tig guide getting started. Exuptoy, Feb 16, 2020 at 7:43 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,645   Messages: 26,259
      Latest: some more welds done this week andy28, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:34 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 738   Messages: 8,947
      Latest: Newbie O/A Kit Advice backpurge, Feb 16, 2020 at 8:11 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: 4,573   Messages: 52,005
      Latest: MIG, MIG, MIG... Munkul, Feb 16, 2020 at 2:41 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,854   Messages: 68,091

      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: Wire feed problem.... Cobbler, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:00 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 987   Messages: 13,183
      Latest: New toy WorkshopChris, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:46 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,995   Messages: 20,901
      Latest: Southwest Gas Supplies Farside, Feb 16, 2020 at 12:15 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,141   Messages: 14,174
      Latest: Grinding mask/goggles to be worn with glasses vbottles, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:38 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: 10,704   Messages: 188,317

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Broaching a square hole pressbrake1, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:46 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 963   Messages: 13,835
      Latest: Super Dexta Nose Cone Repair arther dailey, Feb 16, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,777   Messages: 35,699
      Latest: Which Clarke compressor pump is best? gasket999, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:39 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,266   Messages: 41,012
      Latest: Another DeVilbiss FLG5 video from The Gunman qwakers, Feb 16, 2020 at 8:25 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 6,028   Messages: 126,369

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Gas bottle stove gaz1, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:39 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 15,949   Messages: 342,372

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: 115 volts on computer case...help. mtt.tr, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:44 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: 3,500   Messages: 21,432
      Latest: G'day! Luca King, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:21 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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