Discussion on Spot welder use in autobody

You can follow the manual weld for weld, which may help simplify the repair. Also, it should be known the squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW) is not only the preferred method for welding, but it is mandatory where directed in the repair procedure. Keep in mind, if you are in a repair procedure that does not call out individual welds, then the number of spot welds must be duplicated from the original part.
 
Being that this ancient thread got resurrected, I have a question about a product mentioned here. Has anyone used this?

https://www.usaweld.com/Quick-Spot-II-p/60501.htm

Has good reviews on the site and it sounds like it has decent power. (Max 2 pieces of 14ga steel). Not very fast but if you aren't doing production work, that's not a huge drawback. Have to admit I'm thinking of pulling the trigger (so to speak:)) on it and a couple of extra tongs.
Opinions?
 
No, I got one of those eastwood or whoever deals with the little gun, then got a little arc welder that was 110 to run the thing. It did enough to replace clecos on the repair, but all had to be welded.
 
Chris_Hamilton said:
Being that this ancient thread got resurrected, I have a question about a product mentioned here. Has anyone used this?

https://www.usaweld.com/Quick-Spot-II-p/60501.htm

Has good reviews on the site and it sounds like it has decent power. (Max 2 pieces of 14ga steel). Not very fast but if you aren't doing production work, that's not a huge drawback. Have to admit I'm thinking of pulling the trigger (so to speak:)) on it and a couple of extra tongs.
Opinions?
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No experience with that unit but the specs look good. I have done business with that place and the service is good, fast and whoever answers is knowledgeable.
I have a Miller 230V unit and it does a good job. The Miller without the tongs is about 13" long X 3" wide X about 7-1/2" high. It has a separate timer control box, awkward sometimes but not a huge problem. That USA one appears to be all self contained with a neat control pad. I guess the question is how to know what tong shapes to order in advance without having the joint situation in front of you?
The Miller:
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I don't really want one without a pulley system to help hold onto it. Just don't want to muscle 30 lbs into awkward positions for dozens of welds. But, I guess a beefy enough guy would not see that as a problem.
 
I have one of the miller's and Crash is right. They are heavy. Mine is a handfull but, I was really thankful to have it when I was welding the pinch welds on the '53.

It was given to me by a fellow who said he had never used it and didn't even know if it worked. :)

John
 
What is attractive about the one I linked to is that it is inverter based, has a lot of power (rated at 2 pieces of 14 gauge) has a lot of tong choices, and makes a factory style spot weld. More power than the Miller, really a completely different machine. More like the modern inverter based spot welders used in collision repair. I'm about 90% decided that I'm going to get one.
 
Chris_Hamilton said:
What is attractive about the one I linked to is that it is inverter based, has a lot of power (rated at 2 pieces of 14 gauge) has a lot of tong choices, and makes a factory style spot weld. More power than the Miller, really a completely different machine. More like the modern inverter based spot welders used in collision repair. I'm about 90% decided that I'm going to get one.
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The weight savings with an inverter machine alone would make it appealing. To be able to handle14 ga is really impressive.

John
 
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