In this episode, automotive enthusiast Brian Karas teaches you the basics of MIG welding for auto body repairs, fabricating custom brackets, and even household chores such as fence repairs. The video covers everything from setup and operation to the tools you'll need and the safety precautions you'll need to take. Metal inert gas (MIG) welding is the easiest type of welding to get started with, and it's a process you can perform right in your own garage.

When MOTORZ TV asked Brian which MIG welder he recommended, he named the Hobart Handler 140 because of its ability to run off of 115-volt standard household current and still get quite a lot done with it, using gas or flux cored wire, working with thin auto body steel all the way up to 1/4″ steel. Hobart Welders was very receptive to the idea when I contacted them, and I can't thank them enough for this amazing opportunity to work with their equipment.

We could have easily turned this into a half hour show, or perhaps longer, due to the amount of things we wanted to cover. We are already planning future episodes that are more in-depth, offer real-world automotive welding scenarios, as well as working with a plasma cutter. Your feedback on this episode is crucial to where we go next, so please take the time after watching this episode to post a comment below."

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