Last month, in the first of our four-part series, we covered gas welding. This month we'll continue by delving into MIG welding—far and away the most popular welding process used for classic trucks.
A colleague once told me, "If you can fog a mirror, you can MIG weld." An old truism by now, he heard it from an autobody friend of his many years prior. Although one could take the statement as an ...
When it comes to making changes to or installing new parts on a pickup, "bolt-on" simplicity is preferred by most truck owners who take on such projects themselves. As we saw at the 2021 SEMA Show, ...
A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and beauty often takes the form of a perfectly laid welding bead—one that looks like a tall stack of dimes laid on its side. Okay, welding has some practical ...
MIG and TIG welding each bring unique strengths, from MIG’s speed and ease to TIG’s precision and durability. The right choice depends on your project’s needs, skill level, and inspection requirements ...
This article will discuss the importance of shielding gas delivery systems for welding applications in greater depth. What is a MIG Welder? MIG (metal inert gas) welding is the colloquial term for a ...
“It makes it easy to weld like a pro.” ...
There isn't one welding process suitable for all applications, so you need to consider these factors: the type and thickness of the metal you're welding, how big the job is, whether you're welding ...