MIG / GMAW
MIG Beginner Guide
History, machine anatomy, gas, wire, settings, technique, troubleshooting, maintenance and practice.
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One place for welding machines, consumables, helmets, mag drills, grinding gear, curtains, practice coupons and a growing shop-reference library you can actually print and use.
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Built around the way a fabrication shop actually buys gear — machines, consumables, PPE, cutting, drilling, fixturing and practice material.
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Welders
MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core and multiprocess machines.
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Wire & Rods
MIG wire, flux-core, TIG filler and stick electrodes.
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Helmets & PPE
Budget through pro helmets, gloves, jackets and safety gear.
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Magnets & Clamps
Fit-up magnets, fixture clamps, locking pliers and layout tools.
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Mag Drills & Bits
Mag drills, annular cutters, drill indexes, countersinks and cutting fluid.
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Grinding & Cutting
Grinders, flap discs, plasma cutters, saws and consumables.
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Curtains & Blankets
Welding curtains, screens, blankets and spark protection.
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Tables & Shop
Welding tables, carts, leads, grounds and shop setup.
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Practice Coupons
Mild steel, stainless and aluminum practice material.
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Reference Library
Printable welding, drilling, fabrication and shop charts.
Welding Academy
Start with the process. Then buy the gear.
Long-form beginner guides are included as downloadable PDFs so the site gives visitors a reason to stay, learn and come back.
TIG / GTAW
TIG Beginner Guide
AC/DC, tungsten, shielding gas, cups, filler rod, aluminum, technique and troubleshooting.
Open GuideSTICK / SMAW
Stick Beginner Guide
Electrode numbers, common rods, amperage, arc length, technique, defects and practice.
Open GuideGear catalog
Welding and fabrication products
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Free Resource Library
Print it. Hang it in the shop.
Welding symbols, drill charts, tap drills, mag drills, tungsten, gas, electrodes, grinding, plasma, fabrication math and more — bundled with this site from day one.
About Welding Gear Depot
A useful welding site first.
Welding Gear Depot is built to help hobby welders, fabricators and shop owners understand tools and consumables before clicking through to buy them. Guides are educational and not a substitute for manufacturer instructions, welding procedures, codes, workplace rules or professional engineering.