MIG Gun Cable Problems: Symptoms and Solutions
Find out how to identify and solve common MIG gun cable problems that could be ruining your welds; the solution might be simpler than you think.
Category Automotive Welding Guide
Your complete guide to automotive welding with Ryan Mitchell — a 38-year-old professional welder with 17+ years of real-world experience in collision repair, custom fabrication, and classic car restoration.
In this category, Ryan breaks down everything you need to know: MIG, TIG, spot, stick, and resistance welding techniques, weld joints and types, common defects (porosity, undercut, burn-through, etc.), troubleshooting tips, welding parameters, materials, and all the essential terms every auto tech and DIYer should master.
Whether you’re repairing a daily driver, building a custom chassis, or restoring a vintage muscle car, you’ll find clear, practical, shop-floor advice designed to help you weld stronger, smarter, and safer.
New articles added regularly. Start learning today and take your automotive welding skills to the next level.
How to Make a Custom Patch Panel From Sheet Metal
Keen to learn how to make a custom patch panel from sheet metal? Discover the tools, cuts, and shaping tricks that make the repair fit perfectly.
How to Use a Sheet Metal Brake for Auto Body Panels
S**ee how to bend auto body panels cleanly and accurately, but first learn the setup mistakes that can ruin your fit.
Why Your Welder Keeps Tripping the Breaker
Find out why your welder keeps tripping the breaker and discover essential tips to prevent future issues that could disrupt your work.
How to Bend Sheet Metal Without a Brake Press
Practical methods for bending sheet metal without a brake press can save your project—discover the simple setup and technique that make clean bends possible.
What to Do When Weld Gaps in Auto Body Are Too Big
To tackle oversized weld gaps in auto body repair, discover essential techniques that ensure a flawless finish and prevent costly mistakes.
Sheet Metal Bending Basics for Automotive Fabrication
Learn sheet metal bending basics for automotive fabrication and discover the key choices that determine stronger, cleaner bends every time.
What Is Metal Fabrication in the Automotive World?
Overview of automotive metal fabrication reveals the hidden processes shaping safer, lighter vehicles—and the next step may surprise you.
Why a Weld Can Look Good but Be Weak Inside
Understanding why a weld can appear flawless yet harbor hidden weaknesses is crucial for ensuring structural integrity in your projects. Dive deeper to uncover the truth.
Frame Damage Welding Repair: 5 Safety Steps to Know
Damaged frames demand expert welding repairs—discover what signs, methods, and certifications matter most before hidden structural issues compromise safety.