Forum: Welding

I am interested in welding and fabrication, but have no skills or experience at all. Where should I start?

Hi, Hope I posted this question in the correct category. Is masonry sand ($4 for 90lbs) a effective media for cleaning metal with light corrosion and old paint vs. aluminum oxide which is easily 10-15x more. The sand is kiln dried and graded. I will be using a supplied air respirator and the...

I am looking to purchase a TIG welder for my shop. What is the best value for my money to purchase that has ease of use and quality? I don't want to spend over $1600.00 .

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has used that pot metal repair alloy from Muggy Weld? Does Eastwood sell anything close to this product? Would lead work as well? I'm not a welder but would welcome some advice on that or a similar product. Thanks in advance. Dave

I just bought a 2 year old 225 amp Miller mig welder with a 100% duty cycle. (I've been using an older Lincoln 175 amp portable welder/generator.) I did not get an owner's manual with the 225. Everything is in good shape and it welds great. My only problem is that no matter where I set my feed...

This is my first post to the Eastwood forums. Looks like a great place to get advice. I am not sure if the welding forum is the right place to ask my question...but thought I would try here first. I have a couple of pin hole leaks around some old welds where the shock extension and lower...

Anyone use 3m automix or any of the other panel bonders out there, in place of welding. 3M claims a lifetime warranty when use for non structural applications(ie door skins, quater panels roofs ect)

If anyone is thinking of doing their own welding and has never did it before, I will pass on the same direction I was given by a 76 y/o drag racer while he was working on his latest machine, a '40's Willy's. All he said was just like the title: Practice, practice practice. I will admit that...

Anyone have any tricks for getting good penetration and stick for floor pans for a Challenger? Kicking my butt a little bit and curious if anyone has some tricks out there..

Hello all, I am planning to box my lower control arms with a kit. I need to have the arms blasted first. My question is, should I use a weld through primer of some sort to protect the inside, or should I weld the bare metal and coat the insides with primer afterwards? Thanks, Joe M.

have a 1977 cammaro and lower left rear part of fender is rusting. should I cut out rust or just cut straight across about 2" above rust and use a patch panel?