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: 3,315   Messages: 34,940
      Latest: engine mounts ?? Farside, Aug 14, 2018 at 12:15 AM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,432   Messages: 40,054
      Latest: Wanting to get into structural welding,will most places train you up? Tinbasherdan, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:19 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 2,938   Messages: 43,229
      Latest: Critique me please Richard., Aug 14, 2018 at 3:10 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,535   Messages: 24,243
      Latest: What size arc welder gaz1, Aug 13, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 690   Messages: 8,108
      Latest: Tecna TE95 Spot welder power supply 500e, Aug 14, 2018 at 12:43 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: 4,224   Messages: 46,733
      Latest: mig welders for this newb Richard., Aug 14, 2018 at 10:17 AM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,177   Messages: 60,065

      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: Ton up with my R-Tech 250-1 mig, ukracer, Aug 14, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 876   Messages: 10,971
      Latest: How to replace the burner on hypertherm max 70? glackop, Aug 11, 2018 at 9:27 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,851   Messages: 19,247
      Latest: BOC Volkszone offer Hood, Aug 13, 2018 at 6:54 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 965   Messages: 11,629
      Latest: Fibre Metal Pipeliners davidjohnperry, Aug 11, 2018 at 3:46 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: 9,003   Messages: 148,663

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Unusual chuck mounting addjunkie, Aug 14, 2018 at 3:16 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 874   Messages: 15,960
      Latest: Stuff you have made today SBK, Aug 13, 2018 at 10:35 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,545   Messages: 32,587
      Latest: Help with spraying please Morrisman, Aug 13, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 2,957   Messages: 36,234
      Latest: What type of roller for enamel? Pete., Aug 14, 2018 at 2:55 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,407   Messages: 109,628

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Woden 190/8 Vice Restoration slim_boy_fat, Aug 14, 2018 at 12:33 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 12,497   Messages: 241,233

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: New axles not slipping into diff. slim_boy_fat, Aug 14, 2018 at 3:16 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: 3,325   Messages: 19,995
      Latest: Hello for Ireland ronan, Aug 13, 2018 at 11:21 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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