If you’re a beginner or got your first MIG welder you’re going to need a few different accessories to get you welding safely and help you get the job done right. Now that you’ve got yourself a MIG welder let’s go over some of the items you’ll need.
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MIG Welder Comparison Buyers Guide
MIG welding is very easy to learn and a MIG welder is a must-have in auto restoration or any type of metal fab, which is probably why you’re considering purchasing a MIG. If you’re not sure what exactly you need, I’m going to help you select the right machine for your job. Today we’re going to take a look at the MIG 135, MIG 175 and MIG 250. If you’re looking for a multi-process machine that will not only allow you to MIG weld, but also give you the option of ARC and TIG welding, those units are also available at Eastwood. But today I’m going to stick to MIG welders.
How To Weld a Butt Joint
One of the simplest welding joints is the butt joint. It is not the strongest, but it is one of the most useful especially for automotive body work. This type joint is used whenever you butt 2 pieces together and then weld between where the two meet. Butt welding thin […]
How to Select a MIG Welder
So you are ready to get serious about your metal work, and you want to add a wire feed welder to your shop’s arsenal. Good for you, a welder is one of the most useful pieces of shop equipment. Below, we take a look at the features and specifications you […]
If You’re Welding an Auto Darkening Helmet is NEEDED!
The key to good welding is being able to see the metal. Ditch those old standard lens helmets and get yourself an Auto-Darkening Helmet. You’ll see light!, but not too much. I remember when I learned to weld all I had was an old ARC welding helmet which was like […]
How to Prep Metal For Welding – Quick Tip
Dirty Welds Are Never Strong so Clean Your Metal Before Welding The key to any good weld is clean metal, but what is the best way to clean metal before you start welding? Depending on the tools you have and the overall goal of the project, there are a few […]
Learning how to Tig Weld, The Eastwood Way!
Here at Eastwood, a lot goes into launching a new product. I often times cover the “exciting” parts of the process where we are testing the product, or when we get the product perfected. Another piece to the puzzle when launching a new Eastwood product, is the training to use […]