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: 3,472   Messages: 37,435
      Latest: Tips for uphill MIG? Richiew, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:48 PM

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,615   Messages: 42,998
      Latest: WPS says PF butt weld - root has to be PF? craigten, Dec 14, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,159   Messages: 47,096
      Latest: Aluminium TIG problems...HEEEEELP! hermetic, Dec 14, 2019 at 8:42 PM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,628   Messages: 25,960
      Latest: brands of good arc rods Memmeddu, Dec 14, 2019 at 6:48 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 735   Messages: 8,842
      Latest: Hand held Laser welding anto44, Dec 13, 2019 at 12:00 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: 4,524   Messages: 51,154
      Latest: Sherman Tig (Jasic in disguise?) chrisg3103, Dec 14, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,769   Messages: 66,908

      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: Blown my welder up. Retired, Dec 14, 2019 at 4:42 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 976   Messages: 12,611
      Latest: Chinese plasma cutter CUT-50 gaminn, Dec 13, 2019 at 7:56 PM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,979   Messages: 20,698
      Latest: BOC Size 'Y' argoshield universal full cylinder, ebay - crazy price?! Morrisman, Dec 13, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,123   Messages: 13,889
      Latest: New Helmet required? T689, Dec 12, 2019 at 12:01 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: 10,481   Messages: 182,846

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Dodgy Makita Grinder? dan treg, Dec 14, 2019 at 11:36 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 954   Messages: 13,831
      Latest: folder vs box pan folder sako243, Dec 14, 2019 at 7:09 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,742   Messages: 35,288
      Latest: My huge new blast cabinet brightspark, Dec 14, 2019 at 6:40 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,239   Messages: 40,504
      Latest: Painting a carbon bike frame striker, Dec 14, 2019 at 10:52 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,961   Messages: 124,096

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: I broke my bike :-( roofman, Dec 14, 2019 at 10:29 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 15,530   Messages: 329,053

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Horse cart gordon stephenson, Dec 14, 2019 at 11:30 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: 3,476   Messages: 21,267
      Latest: Greetings All Ancient_Axeman, Dec 12, 2019 at 11:20 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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