And while MIG is very versatile for steel and aluminum (with the addition of a spool gun), TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is becoming ever more popular in the 4x4 hobby.

Our last foray with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding—which, by the way, is generally a misnomer for GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), but it's so commonly used, we'll continue to do so—will be a ...

Why is a spool gun needed? A MIG normally pushes steel welding wire from the welder through the same cable that feeds current and gas to the handle. If you try to push soft aluminum through that ...

In particular, you need an actual MIG welder that has a provision to connect external gas. The instructions show a Hobart Handler 140 that meets the criteria and has sufficient power to handle ...

Can a flux core, gasless MIG welder be used for auto body work? Using a Chicago Electric Flux 125 MIG welder from Harbor ...

If you are TIG welding or MIG welding aluminum you will need to use 100% argon shielding gas. And finally the best thing to do is just keep practicing. It can take a while to get the hang of welding ...

And while MIG is very versatile for steel and aluminum (with the addition of a spool gun), TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is becoming ever more popular in the 4x4 hobby.