How does wind affect MIG shielding gas? It wrecks gas coverage at the worst possible moment. That’s why a weld that starts clean can finish with a line of…
Author: Rod Mercer
When does gasless MIG make more sense outdoors? Usually when the wind won’t stop, the steel is on the thicker side, and you’d rather haul a spool of wire than…
Before you drop sixty bucks on a new spool, let’s answer the core question of FluxCore vs MetalCore vs MIG: What Actually Changes? It all comes down to…
The short answer is yes. Metalcore wire is considered MIG welding, but only if you set it up correctly. The confusion starts because metalcored wire looks like…
If you’ve ever watched your MIG contact tip glow red and then melt into the weld, you know the frustration. Why Does MIG Contact Tip Burn Up or Melt? The…
Ever dialed up your MIG welder’s wire feed speed, hoping for more deposition, and ended up with a bead covered in black specks and a spatter crust? That’s a…
If you’ve been staring at a cracked minibike frame and convincing yourself that welding is a dark art, the Best Mini MIG Welder for Minibike Repairs is more…
If you repair trailers, gates, or farm equipment away from the shop, you know the pain of hauling a heavy 220V machine to the job site. Finding the Best Small…
Your trailer frame has a hairline crack near the spring hanger, and the quote from the local shop makes you want to learn a new skill. A Best Small MIG Welder…
Why does a MIG repair weld fail a strength test? Usually because it looks solid on the outside but never fused with the base metal underneath. Poor…