DIY Spot Welder

We made a metallic frame with a stable basis to support it and we also made some holes on it in order to be able to be screwed on the spot where it will be located.
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[@cphVlwYa]

You could get even higher amperage with two secondarys in parallel with one turn each and then wire those in parallel. It would lower the voltage, but with the thickness of that cable, I don't think you would loose to much more to heat.

[@omitsura]

True professionalism is when you show it to someone else, and it looks effortless!

[@Eerik2]

4:02 Looks like that drilling clamp was one of their first projects. ;)

[@JakeDancel]

lol

[@famscrow]

I don't know anything about welding machines, but I found it extremely professional. Very good!

[@peggyt1243]

You are a man of many talents. Stunningly creative.

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thank you! :)

[@atthecrosswelding6305]

@@MakeitExtreme Dude, your vids and tool making is very cool. You deserve the title "King of Extreme" Thanks!😜

[@leaflee2066]

Love these videos, make your own spot welder all you need is a mig welder, a lathe, a grinder, a plasma cutter power drill, power driver, pillar drill, drill bits, taps, a metal nibbler access to a metal store and your away.

[@birdseyeview1543]

People should know about the high voltage capacitor that should be discharged before randomly cutting wires. Even after it's been unplugged awhile, it can still kill you. Be safe.

[@chachavessel]

+BirdsEyeView microwave oven caps have a built in resistor (parallel) to drain any "left overs"

[@bobhatesrainbows]

chachavessel True but I would never assume that... Resistors burn out sometimes and I wouldn't recommend anyone risk their life on an assumption of competency of the manufacturer.

[@hafizanzar26]

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[@fifthwheel5497]

These guys know how to biult a spot welder. You don't think they know about high voltage capacitors.

[@jontylewis7301]

he said "people" should know, not "these guys" should know, he's talking about people who would try and build their own, obviously.

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

So much better than previous ones I've seen on KZbin. Great work!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Live Free and DIY Thank you! :)

[@nickurban8549]

damn these are the coolest videos

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thanks! :)

[@nickurban8549]

ya keep doing what your doing i ve been sharing your vid on facebook

[@MakeitExtreme]

Nick Urban Thank you so much!

[@mrastleysghost]

Do you know anything about induction forges? I was wondering if you could use the microwave transformer for one of those

[@mikemesec]

That would be cool. Its gotta be possible right

[@pierre5325]

Dear Make it Extreme person, this video is fantastic! True art in construction and design! Thanks, pierre (from New Mexico)

[@MakeitExtreme]

+pierre5325 Thank you very much pierre! :)

[@12345mike6789]

The video quality is perfect!!!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Mike's DIY Projects & More Thanks! :)

[@SteveLindsayhumain]

Awesome fabrication work, well done. I have an old school spot welder from the 50's, it's an amazing machine, my son has a new one and it's already fried. This spot welder in the video is very similar to the old one I have. They work incredibly well, just don't over do it, allow time for them to cool or they will fry. Thanks for sharing that video, really well done.

[@TheAknativeboy]

Thank you for demonstrating how the fan works.

[@black56night]

Reading through some of the comments on the "DIY" bit. Ok so maybe not so DIY, you need a few (very nice tools btw) to build this. But SERIOUSLY your fabrication skills are just fantastic - not to mention those awesome welds! Keen to see more of your projects. Keep up the good work!

[@pablopeu]

1- What sheet thickness you can weld? 2- How many welds before it must be stopped to let it cool?

[@urospetrovic133]

Truth tih is not even 1% DIY build, you made awsome machine - in fact one of best I saw. I like the most how you made pedal :) Cheers and thaks !

[@budilov]

Прекрасное видео!!! Замечательная идея! Подскажите сечение провода?

[@Sierraman59]

try in english

[@delfinlaksamana8857]

How can I buy your diy spot welding machine? It's awesome, I'm interested to have one.

[@IulianStroe]

your channel just blew my mind away! for about a whole hour i've been watching your videos and i think i will watch all of them! You're truly a craftsman!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Iulian Stroe Thank you very much! :)

[@MrMedico33ER]

6:02 for a moment I believed that wore special gloves,, instead were bare hands.. lol

[@taiwolemboye2105]

Please take my money. I just started watching your videos yesterday and I am already addicted to your page.

[@virusinstall9658]

DIY spot welder. Step one: get a welder.

[@PrasetyoMuhammadDwiBiology]

+Viru Sinstall you need a welder to create a DIY Spot welder smh

[@dabigboom8140]

+Viru Sinstall grant thompson did one that is less awesome looking but doesn't require a welder to build

[@74KU]

+fuckin kazars Sorry that this video was unable to hand you a welder with no effort, intellect or tooling required. Fabrication is on the most basic level making the tools to make the tools to make the part.

[@RogerMurphy]

+fuckin kazars This project isn't for you. It's for normal people that can figure it out. This is just how he did it. The wiring is the only necessary part, make the rest out of wood. If you need someone to hold your hand and explain how to do things differently, them you don't need a spot welder. You wouldn't know what to use it for.

[@Eytaris]

+Viru Sinstall technically speaking, a spot welder is used for a certain task (usually, welding thin pieces of metal) so it's not really surprising if you need a welder to create that. you could make one of these with bolts only, even if it's a pain in the ass, take far more time to make it and it's not as strong than welded passes, but it should look good, leave some external rust and you're in post-apo setup :p

[@walterderijk9598]

..awesome video...noticed that both secondary leads run through pieces of steel tube and throughout holes in steel plates. Also the electrodes are mounted within fully enclosed steel rings. That will give 6 one-turn selfinductions. If all fully enclosed one turn selfinductions are cut lenghtwise (In the direction of the current) a hacksawblade thick cut will do, the selfinduction effect then has gone, giving at least about 120 amps more current in the secondary circuit. The weld-on-time then can be lowered which will result in a better weld. (Same heat generated in less time= better weld).

[@RLNTEX]

Awesome Project and great video but DIY my ass. You are a skilled tradesman with an entire machine shop at your disposal. Shit I can't afford an anvil not to mention a plasma cutter.

[@MegaMetinMetin]

I read your comment half way thru and thought dam a few tools are he is moaning.. Few seconds later i see the massie lathe

[@fatfox6706]

ditto that!

[@gigicaly]

+Robert Nun'ya was thinking the same thing. As cool as this is this is not diy

[@YourSolutionss]

+Robert Nun'ya Yes this is DIY! As long as you have a welder you can make this, everything else can be done with hand tools, hacksaw, file etc. Actually you probably don't need a welder and could assemble most of it with bolts and pop rivets if you thought carefully about the design. Yes it takes longer with hand tools, however it is possible. A grinder makes it faster. I don't have an anvil (yet) I just find other heavy or correctly sized item in my garage to bend/bash around. A true DIY person finds a way to get the job done rather than wishing they had more tools. :-)

[@justbanter8727]

+Robert Nun'ya www.instructables.com/howto/DIY+Spot+Welder/

[@eclipseslayer98]

This is the first video i'v seen on this channel, but the craftsmanship was surprisingly impressive for KZbin aside from the sword forging channels.

[@charlesmcboy445]

WOW .That's a man that knows how to fabricate. He'll never go hungry!

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

I may not comment on every video you make...but I think each of your projects are very well done, designed, and functional! Keep it up!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Heavyboxes Thank you my friend! :)

[@AlainSainz]

Who needs a spot welder with all those tools lol. Great work man!!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Alain Sainz Thanks! :)

[@gammarotor]

Man your weld beads are perfect!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+gammarotor Thanks! :)

[@beingsentient]

Thanks for the well done video. You show the details of how to rig the transformer for the electrical part of the circuit, but near the end you show electrical controls that suggest the welding current time duration can be varied. What electronic components are used for this feature? Also, you show that a light is used to determine when the apparatus is fully charged, suggesting that capacitor storage is used. We didn't see the details on this part of the electronic circuit. Finally, do you think one of those new, efficient super-capacitors could be used in such a spot welding apparatus? Thanks.

[@pitchslapper]

holy crap, welding master level achieved!!

[@villeqq4789]

How to make this without a welder and angle grinder oh yeh and plasma cutter?

[@Mr.Leeroy]

+Ville QQ you mean more extreme? cast/forge? :D

[@SteveD328]

Holy Cow!! Your channel ROCKS!!!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+SteveD328 Thank you very much! :)

[@ahnurmohamed]

that is one hell of a beatiful weld

[@janbalga7702]

These are guys !! Professionals. Perfect video.

[@damjangj5990]

I tought the thumbnail was clickbait but im really impressed subbing right now

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Dame Gj Thank you very much! :)

[@SLIKFROSTY]

The weld beads this man makes is so satisfying ! Love the video man keep it up

[@WuTangcl]

CLICK BAIT!! This is NOT DIY, try title: "Building spot welder WITH Pro tools" A DIY doesn't consist of owning Pro power tools like: - Multi cutting chop saw 1:18 - Tig welder 1:25 - Bending machine 2:20 - Colomn drill 2:55 - Metal lathe 3:44 - Plasma cutter 5:28 - Metal nibler 6:01 - Anvil 6:15

[@FullMetalFox2]

1:18 can be done with a Hacksaw, you wouldnt even need to use material as large as they did. 1:25 isnt a TIG, its a MIG. That aside, you can do that with an MMA Arc Welder too, its just a bit more cleanup. 2:20 instead you could V-notch it at the point you want to bend it and weld the gap, not a smooth round bend, but a sharp bend, still gets the job done. 2:55 Sure a Drillpress is nice and all, but i cant count how many holes ive drilled with a normal battery drill because it was easier/quicker than running back to said drill press with some heavy piece of steel. Center punch or cross notch it, hold the drill steady and apply not to much pressure. 3:44 Slam it in your drills chuck, and go to town on some file or sandpaper, easy way to get a taper, or just buy two pt-31 plasma electrodes from a hardware store, their like 25 cents a piece and you would even end up with an easy to replace consumable. 5:28 The Plasma Cutter wasnt necessary if they would have planed for that foot pedal, so you could corner drill and hacksaw that easily. 6:01 Tinsnips, sheet metal scissors, heck even one of those scissors for chickens and turkey would be able to cut that stuff. 6:15 a brick would be enough. Just some examples, you dont always need the tools you see people using, quiet often their just the more easy or convenient way of doing it. Ive bought a lot of tools in the past thinking i would need specific tools to get something done.

[@leloodallasmultipass]

dude. that was a lot of work just to make up a new definition for DIY. he made it. It's DIY.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Mate you no nothing about tools do you. He designed and built it himself didn’t he? That’s DYI. Just because he used quality tools does not make it any less DYI it just makes it easier, faster and a better quality result. He could build the same thing with a hacksaw and stick welder but it would not look as good and would take a lot longer. What I can’t believe is that you took the time to go back through the video and write down at what time all those tools were used just so you could write a complaint. Why don’t you use all that time to go and make something and put it on KZbin and show us all how good YOU are. Sorry mate but people like you are such fucking losers in my book. 🇦🇺

[@Ender_Wiggin]

OMG a good DIY welder. This must be a Miracle.

[@emmettcoen]

Great job, I know certain tools made it easier then most workshops would have, but great job guys and hats off to it appearance... Looks the job :)

[@alexanderthegreatsdad.3831]

very professional job my man. if you got the skills and the tools anything can be done.. well done.

[@edsoncfg]

oh! shut up and take my subscribing. It's the only one setup I've ever saw on KZbin that really impress me. Congratulations!

[@johnhajiandreou7111]

Run for president. You 've got my vote. Fantastic project great video like always

[@MakeitExtreme]

+John Hajiandreou Thank you very much! :)

[@marcelojaviertwt]

*ARE YOU A "CHIP FOOSE" PARTNERS???* JEJE! GREAT JOB LIKE ALWAYS!

[@cristianfernandez7889]

really really are the best on KZbin. one more time, you are a genius congrats.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Cristian Fernandez Thank you so much for the kind comment man! :)

[@tensquaremetres4580]

Great video and really insane build! You also have the manliest hands on KZbin.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+ten square metres Thank you! :)

[@johnrambo9771]

honestly i love your welding skills

[@danthemakerman]

You guys are awesome I'm always impressed with your builds.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Dan The Maker Man Thank you very much dude! :)

[@beaverone3837]

True professional at work.

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thanks! :)

[@Rodecpt0]

Very impressive fabrication and manufacturing skills. This is indeed taking diy to the extreme. I would have bought a spot welder instead.

[@stanleyking597]

the problem is your not going to buy a foot operated one for cheap but I see your point

[@michaelegan6092]

Very well made video, can't understand people criticizing the fact that they can buy one on the cheap and not learn by doing the work themselves.I suspect that their age groups are in the younger bracket.However I would like to know what specs you have for microwave ovens.Here in Europe we have 220 volts and about 800 watts, I tried to make a metal melter but it will only heat up 6mm rod to a dull grey(sorry gray)and doesn't therefore really work.Please tell.Continue the great videos,thank you

[@shaynegadsden]

love the ideas the only thing i would suggest is when using the microwave transfromers some plastic or mica or something between the primary and secondary coils would be good for safety not a major but alot of them large amp cables cant handle mains power

[@berhanegebriel3155]

Even Your Shoes Are Used!!!!! Love It.

[@Aj-pw3pj]

Nice video! You should make a drill press if you haven't already.

[@wheeler2581]

man you sure know your welding! nice work.cheer's.

[@StraponDivine]

Chances are if you have a plasma cutter you already have a spot welder. Doesn't change the fact that this if very well done however. First video where I've seen someone move the cooling fan over with the transformer. It's originally in the microwave to cool the transformer, so it seems dumb not to use it with the transformer's new application.

[@Thyagohills]

You guys have some badass equipment.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Thyago Leal Thanks man!

[@alex_avasese_15]

Have you ever thought on making this thing to sell on order? They really look like professional stuff

[@northjerseykevin3915]

As always, sick build .....

[@valentim75]

the best projet spot welder of the world

[@Samtagri]

It is reassuring to see that even you need to grind some welds every now and then :P You are the welding King!!

[@matts_.4494]

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Thank you!

[@mastopage3120]

This is magnificent. Wow ! Bravo !

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Thank you! :)

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[@tarasmytube]

Please advice the power cable cross section you used. Thanks

[@sameerahmed2838]

Brother your projects are more than great....!!!

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Thank you! :)

[@matt3642]

Fantastic build

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Mats Turnings Thanks! :)

[@PedroMoralesRuerte]

Congratulations, very professional machine.

[@artashsargsyan4144]

WOW!!!!! BORN TU BUILD END WELD!!!!! AWSOME!!!!!

[@mukasasamuel4326]

This one is more educative . Good job, bigup

[@BrunoBsso]

I guess you even use the welder to toast bread haha nice job, that looks completely amazing

[@Muezin]

the video and the build are great, just the music could be a little more chill

[@jeronimomurruni]

Amazing job, i liked the professional look of the finished machine

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Jeronimo Murruni Thank you!

[@factotumalmost4234]

great job bro, another extreme toy for the shop

[@MakeitExtreme]

+factotum almost Thanks dude! :)

[@chandanpiku]

Impressive Spot Welder, we all like it...............specially the relay part. But I don't know much of the timer relays........there by would like to request you to upload the circuit diagram for connecting the timer relay. Also, would like to request you to send me a link for purchasing this particular timer relay along with it's accessories like it's base connector etc.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Great job! I would have never thought of using the microwave transformer like that.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Make Build Modify Thank you! :)

[@waltergilcastro5144]

Genial Bro.

[@mfwoodshop]

Awesome work

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Mike Fulton Thanks Mike!

[@Melw44]

killer build! looks like store bought. like some of the other comments woulde like to know more about the timer and circuit.

[@serkisdav]

Very cool design of the tool and whole idea is amazing. Like it very much. Bravo guys!!!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Serkis Alaverd Thank you brother!

[@dopetechlab9619]

Awesome! I saw a lot of Versions of a Spot welder Like this one. But that one is by far the best!

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

this is super extreme! I loved it, what an amazing machine you have made!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING Thanks brother! :)

[@ikedee649]

absolutely love it ! Well thought out practical operation. Lovely clean welds on the frames too !

[@vilimayer2261]

What is the insulator between the metal arms and the copper electrodes?

[@joseantoniofernandezv4065]

Excelente video, excelente idea, da gusto el manejo de los equipos y herramientas.Espectacular idea de reciclaje del horno de microondas. ¡Los Felicito!

[@joserosendopinodiaz7001]

+Jose Antonio Fernandez V gracias por sus buenos comentarios

[@bahopik]

nice skills, awesome weld joints and good video editing

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+bahopik Thank you very much!

[@kenoalbatros]

wow very well built good job!

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+kenoalbatros Thanks!

[@bluecoraly]

Its not just the tools, You need to have creativity. Good Job.

[@metamech7383]

Well done! No offense but if I'm going to make one, I'm going to make Grant Thompsons. Those tools man!

[@unosec]

beautiful workmanship! Nice video!

[@knivesstuff]

So cool how you just made a welding machine! I should buy some more metal and start making stuff!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+knives&stuff Good idea dude! :) Thank you!

[@asciisynth]

Great video, looks like a solid machine. DIY plasma cutter next? ;)

[@mohjhmmohjhm]

Hi......Can you manufacture marble marble, marble and floor tiles?

[@miraakapocrypha733]

cool project guys, keep up the good work.

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thanks man! :)

[@rayrogers5758]

The best dyi vid that I have seen in a very long time. I just wish you had all the right equipment to work with . And like John Hanrahan said your hole saw is bad ass? Also first time I have seen someone tap threads with drill press . Never too old to learn . I am going to the shop to try it with my 50 year old Craftsman tap & die set that is in the original wooden case. Then I will be looking at the rest of your videos .

[@doctorsensual12]

wooooooooow man, you are crazy, enormus, greetings from Colombia

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Victor alfonso arias (Pythonicos) Thanks man!

[@karmrossi6717]

what is inside the white box a capacitive discharge system? you can see some photos and the wiring diagram? The copper electrodes are isolated from the media of course, with what? Thank you PS the welding machine you use is a true spectacle not to mention bending and turning!

[@IsakDombestein]

I wouldn't quite marked this as a DIY project, since it includes tools and materials people don't have in their homes / have access to.. Otherwise, awesome video. Love the look of the end result :)

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+Isak Dombestein Thank you! :)

[@Waffenschmiedinx]

nice looking project ty for sharing

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+Waffenschmiedin x Thanks for watching! :)

[@kw0s]

I wish you show the voltage coming out the secondary winding you made?

[@chlaigouhassendawla4602]

!!! SERIE D'ACTION PROFESSIONELES VRAIMENT BRAVO !!

[@iwave000]

bro those welds are nice!

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+MusicEngine The Seventh Thanks man! :)

[@vampirwrr]

Awesome build!

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+vampirwrr Thanks! :)

[@MattDiresta]

wow. really cool buddy. this is awesome! u got skills my friend!

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+Matt Diresta Thank you brother! :)