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It does not need to be a hand held unit. Each part gets 56 spot welds. I dont do them all at once. I would do 16 then about 20 minutes later do another 16. Then the rest would be done over another 20 minutes. I have 10 of the same part to make right now. So it would be 560 welds total.
I would not mind buying a used spot welder since I wont use it every day. But it would save a lot of time over a few years.
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Just out of curiosity Kenny, what are you making?
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Chris (trying to be the best me I can be) |
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I am making tailgates for 1960's Dodge trucks.
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kenny.E ,southern PA |
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it might also pay to look for a tip dresser while your shopping for the spot welder.
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Spot welder
Read the manual and do the research!!
I purchased this Chief spot welder for $1000.00, yes quite the deal. Despite the literature saying 3 layers of 18 gauge ( .144") I am having trouble getting a full 1/4" dia spot on 2 x 18 ga. (14" tongs). I am still working out the settings. The main reason for the buy was to acquire the internal spot welding attachment for the tub to quarter panel. Its 40 amp. IMG_0437.jpg IMG_0438.jpg IMG_0439.jpg
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John Phillips "bustin rust and eating dust" Last edited by Steve Hamilton; 03-22-2022 at 04:47 PM. |
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That was a 3 phase machine. You have 3 phase power? The one I used was. If you are using some sort of trick to run it single phase that could very well be the issue. Also make sure you are not running an excessive length extension cord. If you have to run a cord you need to have the wire size very large larger by at least a step or two than what the wire is on the factory cord. If not you will get a voltage drop and not have the power. Could very well be what is going on.
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Can anyone tell me if one that size would work with a 15hp rotary phase converter?
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i have the miller 220v 2.5kva model
i fully belive this one will work well on two pieces of 16ga i know I have welded 18ga to 12ga with it and it fused them together no issues
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Robert J Visalia ca I’ve been told that I’ve never met a tool I didn’t like, people on the other hand... |
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I have a foot operated Miller 2.5kw and use it for 16 & 18ga often, I find it can do a dozen or more welds and needs to take a break, like it feels weaker or something, its still welds but not as aggressive. It really is a great machine.
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