Glad that is was easier to use on the car than on my test samples, probably because there was more material to absorb the heat.
This spot welder comes from harbor freight and I have to admit it was good value but did require taking apart the handle mechanism, grinding for smooth action, adding grease and putting back together. ow works like a charm. It is the 240 model and I have good hope it will work in France too.
So easy to use :
1. Press together. Not too hard but tight enough. If the metal sheets are tight use a set of locking pliers like on the photo
2. Flick the switch and keep it on for 2 or 3 seconds till you feel you have melted something and not so long that it becomes a puddle. Did quite a few and I could recognize when to stop when I was hearing a buzzing sound.
It is rather heavy so I had to come up with a technique to move it easily in the awkward places - check out the piston seat technique eh eh
The welds it makes are so neat and look original, I wish I got it sooner.
And by the way, check out the progress !
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