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: 3,448   Messages: 37,129
      Latest: Chassis Bracket Advice Please Nick DV, Sep 12, 2019

    2. MIG Welding

      For intermediate and advanced discussion about MIG (also MAG or GMAW) welding
      Discussions: 3,596   Messages: 42,733
      Latest: MIG vs ARC, MIG vs Me... SteScouse, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    3. TIG Welding

      Discuss Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG, GTAW, WIG).
      Discussions: 3,126   Messages: 46,533
      Latest: Aluminium tig guide getting started. Fixedwheelnut, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:26 AM

    4. Arc Welding

      Also known as stick, MMA, and SMAW.
      Discussions: 1,612   Messages: 25,578
      Latest: Tips to welding cast steel TechnicAl, Sep 15, 2019 at 6:40 PM

    5. Other Types of Welding

      A forum for all the other types of welding and brazing including oxy-acetylene.
      Discussions: 730   Messages: 8,740
      Latest: Some gas welding it took a while to get back into it lotus 30, Aug 19, 2019

  2. Welders and Equipment

    1. Buying a Welder

      Which one to choose? Post here for some help in deciding which welder to buy.
      Discussions: 4,467   Messages: 50,173
      Latest: Tec arc 400amp seperate Troy, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    2. Welders and Welding Machines

      For talk about MIG, TIG and ARC welders.
      Discussions: 6,646   Messages: 65,541

      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: Mig polarity question jordan1, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    3. Plasma Cutters

      Plasma cutting, also laser cutting.
      Discussions: 959   Messages: 12,447
      Latest: Cut50p modifications 500e, Sep 20, 2019 at 11:45 AM

    4. Shielding Gas and Regulators

      Anything to do with shielding gas.
      Discussions: 1,952   Messages: 20,414
      Latest: SGS 20L Argon Bottle Dimensions Agautosport, Sep 20, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    5. Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment

      Helmets, masks, gloves, overalls, and any other personal protective equipment.
      Discussions: 1,104   Messages: 13,545
      Latest: Cheapish mig helmet Parm, Sep 15, 2019 at 6:26 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: 10,199   Messages: 175,634

      1. Machining

        1. Lathes and other Machining Equipment

        2. Machining Techniques and Materials

      2. Home Made Tools and Equipment

      Latest: Tools every one should have in an homegamer fab shop Arc Tourist, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:01 PM

    2. Metal Forming

      Bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape.
      Discussions: 949   Messages: 20,673
      Latest: Stuff you have made today Hood, Sep 19, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    3. Compressors and Air Tools

      Compressors, sand blasting, painting and air tools
      Discussions: 2,716   Messages: 34,882
      Latest: Atlas Copco Pro 2000 W2200A Air Ratchet Anthony Spencer, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:47 PM

    4. Paint and Metal Coatings

      Painting and rust prevention, preparation, powder coating and galvanising
      Discussions: 3,200   Messages: 39,987
      Latest: Isolating rust, dealing with pitting, and protecting bare metal during works.... Jimmyhorns, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:10 PM

  4. General Forums

    1. Projects

      Share your ideas and projects, and keep us up to date as your projects progress.
      Discussions: 5,861   Messages: 120,936

      1. Architectural

      2. Tools & Workshop Equipment

      3. Sculpture & Decorative

      4. Furniture & Gym

      5. Automotive, Bike & Trailer Builds

      6. Stainless

      7. Woodburners & Stoves

      Latest: Brake drum refurbishing Robotstar5, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:08 PM

    2. The Brew Room

      For sensible discussion about topics not covered elsewhere on the forum.
      Discussions: 14,986   Messages: 305,765

      1. Electrical Installations

      Latest: Talking about your wage with co workers Robotstar5, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:01 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: 3,448   Messages: 21,061
      Latest: hey new guy :D Seadog, Sep 19, 2019 at 8:12 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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