How to MIG Weld. “A grinder and paint makes a welder what he ain’t” – My dad So, you want to MIG weld? The first thing you’re going to have to do is start criticizing other people’s welds on the internet. This is the first step, and the best part […]
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MIG90 or MIG180? Which is the better welder?
Here is some basic stats on both the welders to help you understand where I’m coming from here. See the end of the article for a full stat breakdown of both machines. Differences: Price: The MIG180 costs double, but has double the capability. Input Voltage: The MIG180 can run on […]
Stud Welding Frequently Asked Questions – Eastwood
Eastwood Stud Welding FAQs Stud welding has become a popular method of permanently attaching metal fasteners and hooks to a metal surface. It has a place in your DIY shop, too. In our Frequently Asked Questions, we look at the stud welding basics and examine when and why you might […]
Eastwood MIG Welding FAQ – Common MIG Welding Questions
MIG Welding FAQs When you are first delving into the world of welding, a metal inert gas (MIG) welder is a great place to start. These machines are the most popular choice among automotive hobbyists and professional technicians. Read our MIG Frequently Asked Questions for more about why to choose […]
General Welding FAQs
Get up to speed for your metal fabrication project with answers from our experts to common questions about the four welding processes and much more. Eastwood General Welding FAQs If you’re new to welding or metal fabrication, we’re sure you have a lot of questions about how things work. Eastwood […]
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 choose an Eastwood welding helmet!!!
We have four welding helmets to choose from here at Eastwood so I figured I would take a second to walk you though the differences and features. Working from left to right through the images we’ll start off with our Auto darkening helmet. This unit will only darken […]
MIG welder with spool gun
If you’re looking for an all around amazing welder look no further than our Eastwood MIG 175. This unit has the ability to run flux core and solid core welding wires for welding steel and stainless steel and even comes with an included spool gun for aluminum welding. I’ll start […]
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 […]