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: 3,514   Messages: 38,107
      Latest: my 1st ever go at mig welding duncans, Apr 2, 2020 at 8:34 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,665   Messages: 43,727
      Latest: Changes in sound of welding badabec, Apr 3, 2020 at 11:10 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,221   Messages: 47,827
      Latest: TIG welder used to work fine. Now this... Paul., Apr 1, 2020 at 8:28 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,660   Messages: 26,613
      Latest: Antique electrodes... garethp, Apr 4, 2020 at 3:32 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 744   Messages: 9,083
      Latest: Brazing Cast Iron? jordan1, Apr 1, 2020 at 6:31 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: 4,596   Messages: 52,340
      Latest: Static Arc MIG140 inverter welder - Welding with Stainless Steel Flux Cored Gasless Welding Wire mla1, Apr 4, 2020 at 1:52 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,924   Messages: 68,886

      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: Electronic circuit help eddie49, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 997   Messages: 13,626
      Latest: Rtech 50 HF Earth Upgrade Dcal, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:46 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 2,000   Messages: 20,996
      Latest: Disposable Cylinders life dyno-tron, Apr 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,155   Messages: 14,380
      Latest: Welding gloves 500e, Apr 3, 2020 at 9:54 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: 10,876   Messages: 193,018

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Getting an old vice apart Screwdriver, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:48 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 975   Messages: 14,044
      Latest: Any recommendations for cold saw blade suppliers johnser, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,803   Messages: 36,091
      Latest: air hose problem brightspark, Apr 4, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,294   Messages: 41,479
      Latest: Steel scroll gate paint outofthefire, Apr 4, 2020 at 3:21 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 6,108   Messages: 128,289

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Bi-fold gate build. awemawson, Apr 4, 2020 at 7:03 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 16,287   Messages: 351,896

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: How do I make a jig for this? Aesgarth, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:58 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: 3,517   Messages: 21,559
      Latest: Dudley member bourbon, Apr 4, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    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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