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: 3,624   Messages: 39,670
      Latest: Anyone in Northern Ireland fancy showing a few tips to a beginner? Dev, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:02 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,791   Messages: 45,985
      Latest: CE Marking / BS EN 1090 nickk, Nov 24, 2020 at 8:12 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,345   Messages: 49,666
      Latest: SWP Invert-r torch Q's roblane65, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:13 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,730   Messages: 27,928
      Latest: Welding rod choice TechnicAl, Nov 23, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 794   Messages: 9,866
      Latest: Oxy acetylene tip going red hot hypertherm69, Nov 21, 2020 at 8:04 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: 4,813   Messages: 57,746
      Latest: Which type of welder is the most reliable? Jbo2231, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:51 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 7,300   Messages: 73,777

      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: EWM 8m PC2 Push-Pull Hood, Nov 24, 2020 at 11:08 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 1,065   Messages: 14,970
      Latest: Help with my SwiftCut ! Brad93, Nov 24, 2020 at 9:24 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 2,084   Messages: 22,123
      Latest: Anyone use buse gas? Ianparkin, Nov 23, 2020 at 8:43 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,235   Messages: 15,763
      Latest: Esab A50 Ebay duncans, Nov 22, 2020 at 4:42 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: 11,874   Messages: 216,119

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: drilling hardened steel ronan, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:28 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 1,029   Messages: 15,013
      Latest: tube bending experts johnakay, Nov 23, 2020 at 7:14 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,957   Messages: 38,468
      Latest: SGS SC100 splatterboy, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:36 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,527   Messages: 45,215
      Latest: engine bay paint sequence badabec, Nov 24, 2020 at 11:29 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 6,541   Messages: 141,699

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Spot welding dilema hotponyshoes, Nov 24, 2020 at 11:20 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 17,953   Messages: 403,560

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Whats heating your workshop/garage. willie.macleod, Nov 24, 2020 at 11:21 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: 3,599   Messages: 22,146
      Latest: Mig Welding reviews skotl, Nov 21, 2020 at 1:15 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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