Today we’re going to talk about the MIG 175 and just how versatile it is. If you’re looking for one machine to do it all this is the one. It’s perfect for auto restoration because you can weld anything from thin sheet metal up to 5/16 plate. If you put some .023 wire in you can hang a quarter panel or fix your floor pan. If you put some .035 wire in you can work on your chassis or welding tabs on a rear axle.
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Tech Tip- How to Reduce MIG Weld Spatter
MIG welding is a quick, strong way to weld metal and it works well for beginners to experts. One downside to MIG welding is that it produces a lot of sparks and spatter that can tend to stick to surrounding metal and clog the gas nozzle on your MIG welder torch. Read below as we show how to keep spatter from clogging your nozzle and from sticking to surrounding metal.
Can You MIG Weld Stainless Steel?
We often get asked if metals other than mild steel can be welded with a MIG welder. The most common is Aluminum or Stainless Steel and if it can be welded by a MIG welder. Below we give some information about welding stainless steel with a MIG.
How to Make Perfect Rosette or Spot Welds with your MIG Welder
The terms “Spot welds” and “Rosette welds” are often interchanged in the DIY automotive world but they are two different things. A true spot weld is when two panels are pinched together and joined through an electrical current to fuse them together. A rosette or plug weld is when you […]
MIG Welding Tips for Beginners
We’re going to show you some tips and tricks to make you a better welder and some things to look out for along the way. One of the most important tips is to make sure that you clean the weld area really well when you’re welding and […]
Create Factory-Like Spot Welds with Your MIG Welder
Spot Welds with a MIG Welder? Factory Quality and Super Easy! If you’re going for that factory original look but need to replace panels with stamped new ones you’ll need to recreate the spot welds. Simple enough if you have a resistance spot welder but most guys don’t have […]
Project Resolution – The Final Chapter?
Eight months ago, we set out to transform this tired 1989 Fox Body Mustang into a cool cruise night ride, while working with a $7,000 budget. The ultimate goal was to show what a typical “car guy” (or “car girl”) can accomplish at home. As you can see, the transformation is incredible.
Project Resolution- Paint Stripping and Final Teardown
We’ve been working on Project Resolution now for a few months and we’re finally at a point where we are ready to start going uphill making the car nice again. With the front end removed I was able to remove the inner fender “skirt” and assess the damage that was […]
Project Resolution Phase 3 Teardown
Since our last post we’ve been busy working on disassembling the car down to just a rolling shell. This meant we had to removed the entire drivetrain and start deciding if we were going to keep the original or get a replacement engine. The engine and transmission came out pretty […]