Auto Body Welding | Racing, Customizing and Restoring

Episode 6: Custom-Made Motor Mounts with Hollywood Hot Rods Fabricator Kyle Cannole

Hollywood Hot Rods fabricator creates custom-made motor mounts for the 2012 Street Rodder Road Tour vehicle.

Wolfpack Motorsports Uses Miller to Build Polaris RZR

The Wolfpack team needs reliable equipment to build vehicles and parts that can withstand high speeds, which is why they depend on Miller®.

Miller Dynasty TIG Welding Power Sources: No Compromises

Miller Dynasty TIG welding power sources have versatile operating parameters for strong, precise, beautiful welds.

Auto-Line Technology Reduces Error and Maximizes Portability and Weld Quality

Wolfpack Motorsports relies on Auto-Line™ technology in their Dynasty® 280 DX for consistent welds around the shop.

Do It All With the Multimatic® 220 AC/DC Multiprocess Welder

Josh Welton, owner of Brown Dog Welding, explains the reasons why he loves his Miller® Multimatic 220 AC/DC multiprocess welder.

Miller Multimatic 215 Multiprocess welder MIG welds and TIG welds at J&J Auto Racing

The Multimatic 215 — featuring a color LCD screen and Multi-Voltage Plug — is ideal for many applications in the shop.

How to Repair an Upper Control Arm with a Welder/Generator

This welding project shows how to repair a truck’s upper control arm mount using a multiprocess welder and a welder/generator

Plasma Cutting FAQ with Metal Artist Stephen Christena

Metal Artist Stephen Christena of Midwest Metalworks answers some commonly asked plasma cutting questions.

New Multimatic 220 AC/DC: It Does, so You Can Too

The new Multimatic® 220 AC/DC can handle any job and lets you weld any process — AC/DC TIG, MIG, flux cored and stick.

Finetune Welding Arc Performance with Multimatic 215 Options

The versatile, easy-to-use Multimatic 215 multiprocess welder can MIG, TIG and stick weld, and it connects to 120 or 240-volt power.

Creating Something from Nothing is the Power of Welding for Bentley Garner

Bentley Garner loves to build and create just about anything. This welder/fabricator out of Salt Lake City uses Miller machines for all of his welding needs.

Fabricating a UMP Modified front and rear bumper

Students at the University of Northwestern Ohio discuss fabricating a modified front and rear bumper for a UMP Modified

Arc Academy Creates Coffee Table Using Miller MIG and TIG Welders

Steve demonstrates how to build a coffee table using a Millermatic 211 Auto-Set MIG welder and Diversion 180 TIG welder.

NASCAR Champion Bobby Allison Welds It All with Multimatic 215

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison knows what it takes to compete — and win. That’s why he uses Miller’s Multimatic™ 215 multiprocess welder.

Kindig-It Design Uses Multimatic 215 to Do It All

To turn out custom auto designs and restorations for the show Bitchin’ Rides, the crew from Kindig-It Design needs welding equipment that does it all.

Get Amazing Arc Control and Easy Process Changeover with the Multimatic 215

Bentley Garner loves the Multimatic™ 215 multiprocess welder. This portable machine can switch from MIG, to TIG, to stick in a split, saving time and space.

Arc Academy Makes Welding Accessible, Easy-to-Learn

In a partnership with Miller, Arc Academy offers multiple welding bays with easy-to-use welding machines designed for the hobbyist to semi-pro welder.

Meet the Kindig-It Design Crew from Bitchin’ Rides

Turning autos into custom works of art is Kindig-It Design’s specialty. They rely on Miller® welding equipment, so they can build most anything.

MIG Welding Techniques for Building a Mild Steel Roll Cage

Chris Jarman, owner of fab shop Eliminator Kustoms, shows how to weld a roll cage with a Millermatic® 212 Auto-Set™ MIG welder.

Inverter Technology Provides Best Arc Start for MIG Welding

See how the Multimatic® 220 AC/DC delivers positive arc starts to prevent burn through on body panel welding.

Miller Multimatic 255: Built for Chassis Fabrication

The master fabricators at Roadster Shop rely on the Multimatic® 255 for MIG and TIG welding their in-demand chassis.

Easy Weld Process Changeover with the Multimatic 220 AC/DC

Roadster Shop fabricator Chris Bergadon demonstrates how he uses the Multimatic® 220 AC/DC to weld brake tabs to a chassis.

Swap Your Grinder for a Miller Spectrum X-TREME Plasma Cutter to Save Time

Bentley Garner uses the Spectrum® 625 X-Treme™ Plasma Cutter for Gouging in his shop. Garner finds that using his plasma cutter is the more efficient solution.

Cotati Speed Shop: Episode 3.2 - Plasma Cutting Tips & Tricks by Miller

The cylinder rack will be housed in the '69 GMC Fleetside pick-up truck that Miller's working on for the upcoming 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour.

Hot Rods by Dean Loves the Miller Wireless Foot Control

Jerry Miller, fabricator at Hot Rods by Dean, recommends the Miller® Wireless Foot Control when TIG Welding.

How to Get the Best Arc Start When Plug Welding Sheet Metal

Inverter technology provides a better arc start — and reduces burn through — when plug welding sheet metal or body panels.

Cotati Speed Shop - Miller Use Diversion™ 180 to Create Aluminum Air Pan for '48 F1 Ford Pickup

Miller product manager John Swartz shares TIG welding techniques as he works on an aluminum air pan from Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Cotati Speed Shop.

Bodie Stroud Talks Tips and Techniques for Welding Jigs for Control Arms

Bodie Stroud of B.S. Industries shares tips and techniques for welding jigs for control arms using the Syncrowave® 210 TIG welder.

How to Build a Car Bumper Using a TIG Welder

Watch motorsports professional Craig Curione build a bumper for his Can-Am car in his shop using the Syncrowave® 210 TIG welder.

Aluminum Cylinder Head Repair Using Miller Dynasty 350

Watch as Andy Weyenberg and Scott Duggins use the Dynasty 350 TIG welder to repair an aluminum cylinder head.

Welding in Tight Spaces on ’32 Euro Coupe using Miller Weld-Mask and Diversion 180

Hollywood Hot Rods fabricator Sean welds in tight spaces on a ’32 Euro Coupe. For the project, he relied on the Diversion 180 TIG welder.

Fabricating an Upper Control Arm with ThorSport Racing, Part One

In part one of a two-part series, Buzz Johns of ThorSport Racing walks through the steps of fabricating an upper control arm.

TIG Welding Body Panels with Detroit Speed

Detroit Speed & Engineering explains why they prefer to TIG weld body panels using Dynasty® TIG welders.

How to Weld on an Engine Cylinder Head

Developing engines often require welding cylinder heads. Get some tips on how to weld casting on an engine cylinder head.

Pro Stock World Champ Relies on the Miller Diversion 180

Greg Anderson, four-time NHA Pro Stock world champion, relies on the versatile Diversion® 180 TIG welder to stay in the race.

TIG Welding in the Field Requires Portability Flexibility

Motorsports professional Craig Curione uses Syncrowave® 210 TIG to build and restore side-by-side race cars because it offers lightweight portability.

TIG Welding Rear Suspension Pivot Box for Camburg Kinetik Series Trophy Truck

In this video, Jason Campbell welds a rear suspension pivot box for a Camburg Kinetik series trophy truck using the Dynasty 350 TIG welder.

TIG Welding Sheet Metal Techniques With Bodie Stroud

Learn some techniques for TIG welding sheet metal, which requires properly controlling heat and preventing warpage.

Welding Package Tray to Roof Structure of ‘36 Packard using Miller Syncrowave 210

Hollywood Hot Rods fabricator Chris welds a package tray to the roof structure on a 1936 Packard. For this project, he relied on the Miller® Syncrowave® 210.

At Pure Vision, the Cars and People Are Anything but Ordinary

Pure Vision has become a world-renowned street machine fabrication shop, known for a very signature concept and build style.

The Fab School: TIG brazing Using Silicon Bronze

Silicon bronze was used in this application to minimize the heat input.

Notching Frame for Suspension Clearance using Miller Dynasty 350 DX TIG welder and Weld-Mask

Hollywood Hot Rods fabricator Sean Ramáge completes a frame repair to provide more suspension clearance.

TIG Welding Aluminum Tanks with the Miller Syncrowave 210

Andy Weyenberg and Joe Constance of Joes Racing Products use the Syncrowave 210 TIG welder to fabricate custom aluminum tanks.

Brown Dog Welding Builds Panic Attack Oil Tank Using Dynasty 200

Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding and friend Keith Strong, owner of Ice Nine Group, have partnered up on a motorcycle build.

TIG Tips From Menzies Motorsports

See how Menzie’s lead race prepper welds a spare drive shaft mount to a truck using the Dynasty® 280 DX TIG welder.

How to Narrow a Steel Automotive Bumper Using a Miller Syncrowave 210

Troy Ladd and Paul Bosserman of Hollywood Hot Rods complete the custom bumper using the Syncrowave 210 TIG welder.

TIG welding a transmission stand torch selection tungsten preparation and gas lens tips

Chris Jarmin of Eliminator Kustoms walks through the steps to fabricate a transmission stand using the Diversion™ 180 TIG Welder.

Rick's Restoration Relies on Miller Pro-Set Feature

Tyler Dale and the rest of the team at Rick’s Restoration utilizes the Pro-Set™ feature on their Miller® TIG welders in the shop.

Attaching a Reluctor Wheel to Crankshaft With Pulsed TIG

Learn how to weld a reluctor wheel to a crankshaft using pulsed TIG on the Dynasty 400 TIG welder.

Bentley Garner Shares Tips for Successfully Welding Chromoly Tube

Bentley Garner gives step-by-step instructions and tips on chromoly tube welding, using the Multimatic™ 215 multiprocess welder.

TIG Welder is Critical to Car Restoration for Ray Evernham

Ray Evernham, a NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief and car owner, has a long career in racing. Through the years, he’s always relied on Miller® welders.

Overview of Pure Vision's Twin Turbo Camaro Build

Located in Simi Valley, Calif., Pure Vision has become a world-renowned street machine fabrication shop, known for a very signature concept and build style that can be described as simple, straightforward and well-detailed. In this video, shop owner Steve Strope shares a quick overview of the Twin Turbo Camaro build that the shop is currently working on.

NHRA Nitro Funny Car Driver Makes Repairs with Dynasty Welder

Tim Wilkerson, NHRA Nitro Funny Car driver depends on the Miller® Dynasty® series TIG welders for welding repairs in the shop and at the race track.

Choosing a TIG Welder — Learn More About the Syncrowave 210

If you’re in the market for a new TIG welder, an inverter-based Syncrowave® 210 provides AC TIG for welding aluminum and a spool gun accessory.

Fabricating an Upper Control Arm with ThorSport Racing, Part Two

Buzz Johns of ThorSport Racing demonstrates the welding portion of the fabrication process, using the Dynasty 200 TIG welder. Missed part one?

Chris Razor Discusses Advanced AC TIG Welding Controls on Aluminum

Chris of Hi-Tech Welding shows advanced AC controls for welding aluminum, including independent amperage control, balance and frequency.

How to Repair an Aluminum Oil Pan with the Syncrowave 210

Oil pan repair is a common repair that can be fixed with TIG welding. Learn how to repair an oil pan with a TIG welder.

Water Pump Project: Welding Dissimilar Metals

Welding dissimilar metals can be tricky. See how to weld a 6061 tube to an A356 casting water pump for high temperature applications.

How to Weld Different Metal Thicknesses Together

Peter Torres from BS Industries shows how to weld steel of various thicknesses together using his Miller® TIG welder.

Benefits of frequency adjustment on aluminum using the Miller Dynasty 200 DX TIG welder

Miller Marketing Manager John and Pure Vision fabricator Aaron Cranford discuss modifications to the radiator in the Pure Vision TT Camaro.

Dynasty® 210 Product Overview

Miller’s Dynasty® 210 is a portable AC/DC TIG and stick capable power source rated for ¼” thick material.

Syncrowave® 210 Product Overview

The easy-to-use Syncrowave® 210 provides legacy arc performance that allows you to expand your capabilities with an all-in-one package.

Avoid Common TIG Welding Problems with a Dynasty TIG Welder

John Marcella of Marcella Manifolds discusses how he addresses weld aesthetics with the advanced capabilities of the Dynasty 350 AC/DC TIG inverter from Miller.

TIG Welding Aluminum: AC Frequency Control

Learn how to adjust AC frequency to gain greater arc puddle control when TIG welding aluminum on Miller Maxstar or Dynasty TIG welders .

Miller TIG Welders Start Welding Faster with Pro-Set

Available on the Syncrowave® 210 and Dynasty® TIG welders, the Pro-Set™ feature eliminates guesswork when setting weld parameters.

How to MIG Weld a Lower Control Arm Assembly

Watch as Jason Campbell completes the lower control arm assembly using the Millermatic 212 Auto-Set MIG welder.

See How Kindig-It Design Uses Workhorse Millermatic 211

The Millermatic® 211 is known as the shop workhorse at Kindig-it because it’s reliable and powerful — making it perfect for welding jobs both big and small.

Kindig-It Design Modifies a Hummer Bumper with the Millermatic 211

Watch this video to see the Kindig-It Design team modify a Hummer H2 bumper using a Millermatic® 211.

MIG Welding and Repairing a Rusted Front Fender at Honest Charley Garage

Fabricator Richard Marter of Honest Charley Garage offers step-by-step instructions on how to replace a rust-damaged section on a front fender.

Push vs. Pull Methods in MIG Welding

Learn the difference between the push and pull techniques while MIG welding — and which is better for you and your application.

How to Create a Proper MIG Weld

Peter Torres from BS Industries demonstrates various weld passes on cold roll steel — a hot weld, a cold weld and a weld that is just right.

Common Causes of Weld Porosity and How to Fix Them

Have you ever experienced porosity or spatter in your welds? Peter Torres provides common causes of porosity and how to fix them.

Bodie Stroud Fine-tunes Arc With Millermatic 252 Welder

Fabricator Bodie Stroud relies on the Millermatic® 252 welder because it’s versatile and easy to adjust.

Leavitt Racing Components, Inc. Builds a Chassis for Charity: Roll Cage Fabrication

Leavitt Racing Components fabricators Rodney Brooks and Steve Leavitt Jr. discuss the fabrication details of MIG welding.

How-to MIG weld a DIFF (differential) cover

Jon Ertmer of Miller and Fabricator James Schofield of Blue Torch Fabworks show you how-to weld up a DIFF (differential) cover.

MIG Welding Custom Motor Mounts with the Millermatic 212

Richard of Honest Charley Garage describes the process of fabricating motor mounts for the Street Rodder Road Tour '51 Ford with the Millermatic 212 Auto-Set™.

Hollywood Hot Rods Loves Miller Weld-Mask for Welding in Real World Applications

Troy Ladd and team at Hollywood Hot Rods rely on the new Miller® Weld-Mask™ auto-darkening goggles for welding in tight spaces.

Win a VIP Race Experience and Hendrick Motorsports Tour

The grand prize winner will receive an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Hendrick Motorsports, as well as suite tickets and pit passes to the 2018 Foods City 500 NASCAR race.

TIG Welding Custom Cars at Detroit Speed

Detroit Speed and Engineering builds custom cars for customers all over the world. To fabricate car panels, Detroit Speed relies on the Syncrowave® 210 TIG welder.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham Relies on Miller Welders

NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief and car owner Ray Evernham has been in racing a long time, and he’s worked with the best — Miller® welders have always been part of his work.

Why Rick Dale Uses the Multi-Voltage Plug in His Shop

Rick Dale and his team need to be able to move the welder to the work, which is why they use Miller® machines equipped with the multi-voltage plug (MVP™).

Roll Cage Tubing: Tips for Fitment and Welding

Jimmy Shine, owner of Jimmy Shine Workshop, shares roll cage tubing tips for fitment and welding using the Miller® Syncrowave® 210 TIG welder.

NASCAR Champ Bobby Allison Shares His Favorite Bristol Memory

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison shares his favorite memory from Bristol Motor Speedway and driving for Junior Johnson.

Rick's Restorations Relies on the Miller Multimatic 215 Multiprocess Welder

See why Rick Dale and his crew love the Miller® Multimatic™ 215 for small and large jobs and everything in between.

Use the Welders that Hendrick Motorsports Relies On

Hendrick Motorsports has built a winning tradition — earning a record 12 championships in NASCAR since 1984.

PAR Racing Engines Repairs Engine Block with Dynasty 350 TIG Welder

Miller's Andy Weyenberg and Scott Duggins, PAR Racing Engines, repair an engine block and recommend Dynasty 350 settings for aluminum welding.

Welding Helmet Increases Visibility with X-Mode Technology

Rick’s Restoration does a lot of work outside, which is why they depend on X-Mode™ technology in their Miller® welding helmets.

Auto-Darkening Helmet Can Help Improve Weld Consistency

Welders can get a better view of their surroundings — which helps improve bead consistency — with an auto-darkening weld helmet.

Plasma Cutters Deliver Speed and Performance for Evernham

Miller Spectrum® plasma cutters deliver a small heat zone, a clean cut and reduced cleanup — saving time and money in Ray Evernham's shop.

NASCAR Champ Bobby Allison Recreates His Dodge Charger

NASCAR Hall of Famer Allison is recreating the iconic Dodge Charger he raced in 1969 and 1970, including another 500-mile victory in 1970.

Let the Brown Dog Weld: Metal Artist Josh Welton and His TIG Creations

Josh Welton is a welder by trade. He struck his first arc in November 2002, when he served as a millwright apprentice for Chrysler.

Chris Razor Discusses Advanced AC Controls, Trianglulated Waveform for TIG Welding

Chris Razor of Hi-Tech Welding discusses independent amperage, balance and frequency settings on his Dynasty 350.

Chris Razor of Hi-Tech Welding Discusses TIG Inverters

Listen to the advantages of TIG inverters: increased productivity, greater quality, greater energy efficiency, advanced controls.

Marcella Manifolds & TIG Welding Aluminum Manifolds

Owner of Marcella Manifolds discusses the evolution of GTAW welding, including the advanced AC TIG controls.

Accessories and Components to Help Solve Your Welding Problems

At Richard Childress Racing, fabricators address many welding challenges — just like you do in your shop or home garage.

Tips for Choosing the Right Welder for Your Application

It’s important to consider the input power available, material to be welded, and the prime window in which a specific machine operates best.

Jimmy Shine Builds on Southern California Hot Rod Tradition

With so many high-profile projects in the works, Jimmy Shine needs quality equipment to do a quality job. Shine has relied on Miller equipment since he was 13.

Welding Basics for Beginners

If you are a new or beginner welder, watch this video to learn about the three most common welding processes — MIG, stick and TIG — including the advantages and disadvantages of each, when it’s best to use each and what material can be used.

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