fordee9r (Ron Springstead) Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Just curious, if anyone has had experience using the spot welder from Eastwood that attaches to a conventional arc welder??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordee9r (Ron Springstead) Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 OK, let me put it this way. I'm putting a floor panel and rocker panels in my '49 Ford and am not sure how to proceed. Three flanges, the floor, inner rocker and outer rocker panel were originally all spot welded together. Does anyone know if the Eastwood spot welder is capable of this job?I've considered welding the inner rocker to the floor and then the outer rocker to the other two. Any suggestions? I'm not a bodyman and could use some help. Thanks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Binger Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Ron,I have the old model(20+ years old) spot welders from Eastewood. It does a good job. I have no idea how the newer model is. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_PackardV8 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 How much additional reinforcement are u adding to the car???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_PackardV8 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I do not know what the Eastwood spot welder looks like.The fundemental (tho subtle) operation of a spot welder requires some means to PINCH the 2wo pieces of metal together REAL TIGHT at the point of weld. So-called gun type spot welders have never worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordee9r (Ron Springstead) Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Dan,I doubt that the design has changed much since the one I've been loaned looks pretty crude and that's why I made this post. You attach the + lead to the arc welder and attach the ground clamp. At a max of 60 amps, you apply the electrode to the surface and, when you feel the weld is complete, you pull the trigger to break the circuit. Seems simple enough but simple doesn't always work. Thanks for your reply.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordee9r (Ron Springstead) Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 I am adding the floor braces/body mounts that rusted away with the floor panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkes Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I have used the Eastwood Spot welder with great success. Like any other form of welding technique the matting surfaces have to be very clean in order to allow the arc to fuse the metal together. I found out that one rod, which is six inches long will be good for five feet of welding with spots being one inch apart. THIS TOOL WORKS REALLY GOOD AND WELL WORTH THE MONEY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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