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: 3,495   Messages: 37,795
      Latest: corner weld getting there andy28, Jan 23, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,632   Messages: 43,281
      Latest: What is drossel on my old welder? TechnicAl, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:36 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,177   Messages: 47,349
      Latest: Help needed with tig setup spittygt6, Jan 22, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,640   Messages: 26,184
      Latest: 6013 Welds Memmeddu, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:13 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 735   Messages: 8,867
      Latest: Help please with Durafix rods which dont work dannyp, Jan 15, 2020

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,555   Messages: 51,710
      Latest: Gasless Mig Welder bourbon, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:46 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,821   Messages: 67,593

      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: Tradesarc 131i - No weld eddie49, Jan 23, 2020 at 6:13 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 980   Messages: 12,689
      Latest: CUT40 arcing internally Superbad, Jan 21, 2020 at 6:53 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,992   Messages: 20,872
      Latest: Gas price for small DIY user expensive in the North addjunkie, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:28 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,133   Messages: 14,022
      Latest: Work boots mechman, Jan 23, 2020 at 10:15 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: 10,619   Messages: 186,078

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Oscillating Multi Tool brightspark, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 961   Messages: 13,935
      Latest: Interesting video of a box section bend being carried out. Exuptoy, Jan 22, 2020 at 2:46 AM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,758   Messages: 35,493
      Latest: a bit of shotblasting brightspark, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:33 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,257   Messages: 40,879
      Latest: Navy Steel Rust Converter Brad93, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:06 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,996   Messages: 125,304

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Steampunk selectedgrub, Jan 23, 2020 at 5:54 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 15,783   Messages: 336,808

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Scrap Metal nickk, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:51 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: 3,490   Messages: 21,351
      Latest: Hello from the overseas, newbie from The Netherlands pressbrake1, Jan 23, 2020 at 6:24 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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