Spot weld removal help?

I used the spot weld remover with a spring loaded needle in the center to keep in centered. Never had a problem with dulling it. But I did have problem bearking teeth. So I started using a cordless drill with the adjustments and set it farely low so when the tooth would grab the drill would release the pressure. No more broken teeth.

I like the bit from Eastwood. Plus you can replace the blade part on it when it gets dull.

Two words....PLASMA CUTTER!!!!!!!

http://www.blairequipment.com/Spotweld_Cutters/Spotweld_Cutters.html

The Blair # 13224 is a very good cutter.

You can get alot if you dont break the cutter. You have to make sure that you cut it flat and not at an angle. Once you get it figured out its probley the fastest way to cut spot welds. I would get an extra pack of bits. They come 3 to a pack.

Its all about technique, speed and lubrication! (I guess that goes for alot of things!)

geostang351 said:

Its all about technique, speed and lubrication! (I guess that goes for alot of things!)

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Amen to that.

I have used Blair cutters (available at auto body/paint supply stores). You will spend about $30 for the main piece which has one double sided head and the centering pin and second package of 3 double sided replacement heads. I found you never know how long they will last--I have put on a new head and caught an edge on the very next weld and poof--torn off 2 or 3 of the teeth. Then it is time to flip it over and use the other side until it is dull or broken. Maybe it is my impatience, but I tend to break more cutter teeth than dulling them. My opinion reasonably priced and can be done by the do it yourselfer.

Some people prefer to just use regular drill bits and step them out until the weld is removed. I don't like that because it leaves a divot. Drill bits will be more durable than the blair cutters, so it is a matter of preference/opinion. Definitely affordable for the do it yourselfer.

I have a plasma cutter and it makes real quick work of it--just be sure you want to cut ALL the way through because anything in the way is going to be cut/melted. It works awesome in tight spots where I can't use the drill and spotweld cutter. The plasma torch also allows me to cut away big pieces of panels so I can gain better access and "trim" the last little bit how I want it. Here you are going to spend $1000 to get a plasma torch and you must have an air compressor to operate it (too expensive unless you are going to do LOTS of cutting).

Lastly, a tool on my wish list--the special spot weld drills with the carbide bits. I would love to have one, just blew all my money on the other tools and toys. But someday when the wife isn't looking!!!

Good luck,