Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It happens to everyone.....you're welding away and then the mig wire just doesn't feed anymore! Flip the lid and what do ya know....a bird's nest!
This video shows you what the most common reasons for having a bird's nest, how to prevent them, as well as how to fix up the welder so you can get welding again....plus some tips to prevent future bird's nests.
Quick reference jump points in the video.
00:27 What is a bird's nest?
01:19 What are the 5 most common reasons for a bird's nest to happen?
04:11 How to remove the bird's nest from the MIG welder
06:35 Cleaning the gas nozzle and contact tip
08:20 Grinding the contact tip to extend it's life
11:21 Installing the new MIG wire
14:15 Preventative measures to stop future bird's nests (nozzle dip)
This video is part of a new welding series called "How to Become a Welder"! This series is about anything and everything about welding including safety, setup, proper operation, diagnosing bad welds, and making cool welding projects.
Way of the Wrench is pleased to announce that we have partnered up with the Canadian Welding Association (CWB Group) and are looking forward to producing more amazing welding content for this new series. Interested in the welding trade or learning more about welding? Check them out on their Instagram instagram.com/cwbgroupwelding or @cwbgroupwelding
If you are interested in the welding trade or want to learn how to weld with this new series, I highly recommend that you subscribe and hit that post notification bell icon so you know when the next video drops. Please feel free to share the channel with friends that love cool projects, wrenching on cars, and learning how to weld. This channel is all about helping people learn about cars, welding, and finding a passion for working with their hands!
If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench or @way_of_the_wrench
If you enjoyed the video and/or learned some cool tips, I would appreciate a share out on your social media so I help more people and be inspired to create more videos and continue to make better content for you guys! Thanks for watching!
If you have any ideas for future content for this new series or have any business inquiries, please leave a comment down below or shoot me a private message on Instagram!
Special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new how to become a welder intro title. Super stand up guy who offered up his services and came through big time. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas.
Music for this very special episode by :
Punch Deck – Destabilized: youtu.be/lER-9WZLMFM
Heart Valve - youtube.com/watch?v=jsvvhuMcVuI
Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royalty free music for our outro music.
Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks!
teknoaxe.com Outro music is Sythwave E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...
Way of the Wrench is looking for a collaboration with any Youtubers out there hard at work making royalty free music, just send me a message with your link for consideration.
If you have a tool/product that you would like us to review or use in our videos, send me a message to discuss details.
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a wood shop, metal shop, welding shop, or auto shop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery/equipment. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and get certified training so you can learn the safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
It happens to everyone.....you're welding away and then the mig wire just doesn't feed anymore! Flip the lid and what do ya know....a bird's nest!
This video shows you what the most common reasons for having a bird's nest, how to prevent them, as well as how to fix up the welder so you can get welding again....plus some tips to prevent future bird's nests.
Quick reference jump points in the video.
00:27 What is a bird's nest?
01:19 What are the 5 most common reasons for a bird's nest to happen?
04:11 How to remove the bird's nest from the MIG welder
06:35 Cleaning the gas nozzle and contact tip
08:20 Grinding the contact tip to extend it's life
11:21 Installing the new MIG wire
14:15 Preventative measures to stop future bird's nests (nozzle dip)
This video is part of a new welding series called "How to Become a Welder"! This series is about anything and everything about welding including safety, setup, proper operation, diagnosing bad welds, and making cool welding projects.
Way of the Wrench is pleased to announce that we have partnered up with the Canadian Welding Association (CWB Group) and are looking forward to producing more amazing welding content for this new series. Interested in the welding trade or learning more about welding? Check them out on their Instagram instagram.com/cwbgroupwelding or @cwbgroupwelding
If you are interested in the welding trade or want to learn how to weld with this new series, I highly recommend that you subscribe and hit that post notification bell icon so you know when the next video drops. Please feel free to share the channel with friends that love cool projects, wrenching on cars, and learning how to weld. This channel is all about helping people learn about cars, welding, and finding a passion for working with their hands!
If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench or @way_of_the_wrench
If you enjoyed the video and/or learned some cool tips, I would appreciate a share out on your social media so I help more people and be inspired to create more videos and continue to make better content for you guys! Thanks for watching!
If you have any ideas for future content for this new series or have any business inquiries, please leave a comment down below or shoot me a private message on Instagram!
Special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new how to become a welder intro title. Super stand up guy who offered up his services and came through big time. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas.
Music for this very special episode by :
Punch Deck – Destabilized: youtu.be/lER-9WZLMFM
Heart Valve - youtube.com/watch?v=jsvvhuMcVuI
Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royalty free music for our outro music.
Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks!
teknoaxe.com Outro music is Sythwave E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...
Way of the Wrench is looking for a collaboration with any Youtubers out there hard at work making royalty free music, just send me a message with your link for consideration.
If you have a tool/product that you would like us to review or use in our videos, send me a message to discuss details.
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a wood shop, metal shop, welding shop, or auto shop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery/equipment. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and get certified training so you can learn the safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
