Most automotive MIG welding utilizes a gas shield, most commonly CO2, or C-25 (25 percent CO2 and 75 percent Argon). C-25 gas reduces weld spatter significantly, and produces the best-looking weld ...

Welding requires skill, knowledge, and equipment. Some 15 or 20 years ago just a handful of 4x4 hobbyists were dabbling with metal inert gas (MIG) welding in their home shops, mostly welding steel.

MIG, TIG, and Arc You’re eager to grab a machine and start practicing, but just like anything else, learning how to weld starts with research.

The big breakthrough for MIG welders came a few years ago when the 110-volt, affordably priced home welders were introduced. Several welding outfits market these home welders, and the price makes ...

With editor KJ Jones being a relative novice DIY welder (despite using MIG welders for bracket mounting and other basic applications), the Vulcan OmniPro 220 unit was selected for its simplicity ...

But unlike arc welding, where a tidy weld is almost always a strong one, a MIG can easily produce a good-looking weld but weak result. Therefore, it’s crucial to get the settings right.

The ESAB rebel 285i! This welder can do it all. You can stick weld, MIG weld, and TIG weld! It also has a smart MIG feature for beginners which takes all the guess work out of welding.

That lets us use the “big MIG” for most of our welding, and the spool gun for long distance welding. One concern with using a spool gun to weld on big equipment is that the welder’s ground ...

Beyond welding, the MIG 205MP excels in plasma cutting and cleaning tasks. Its plasma cutting function delivers precise, clean cuts on materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, with ...