✅ DIY Car Body Electric Dent Puller Welder Spotter From Microwaves UPDATED

[@fix206]

For anyone interested, the link to the wiring diagram is in the video description section !!!!

[@johndrew6568]

Fix206 I liked your video very much. only one problem, my mother in-law is dead so I will have to check out the wiring diagram. CHEERS FOR THIS VIDEO.

[@mattsecuro2968]

Where did you get the polar from where you use the handle to pull the den out I've been looking for one of those but I can't find one

[@fernandopitanga8039]

Thank you for sharing with us! I saw a lot of videos where the spotters were made without any circuit, only with a micro switch at the transformer power suply!

[@jdyer4066]

Iv been trying to find the pulling head that you have I can't find it anywhere I really like that design

[@fix206]

@@jdyer4066 I purchased my from a Russian website, you may have a hard time navigating it since everything is in Russian. spotterpilot.ru

[@homesteadprepper]

That was one the most excellent, informative and complete video tutorials that I have ever seen. Thanks.

[@fix206]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@PhillipHall01]

I wonder how many folks, after watching this video, have been successful in building this project? We, my Son and I, really enjoyed the video and putting this project together. My son used this for his school science project and won 3rd place. But to be fair, he was not privileged in demonstrating the spotter in use. It was graded virtually and demonstration was not privileged by the judges. How unfortunate. I really believe if he were allowed to demonstrate this either in person or virtually, he would have won the state! Thank you once again, not only for this video but all your videos...... Phillip Hall

[@fix206]

Oh wow Philip, that's totally awesome!!! I do feel honored that you guys used my video as an inspiration for the project... All of this virtual schooling is crap, got two of my kids doing it that way... Third place is still good, obviously not as good as second or first... I know there've been quite a few people that reached out to me thanking for giving them the idea, they were also successful in making their spotters.

[@PhillipHall01]

It is an honor for us to have learned from you and your teaching. He was disappointed they did not ask questions but only looked at his pictures and paper work on his backboard via computer. He knew his stuff and was chomping at the bits for an interview along giving a demonstration. The spotter is awesome! A winner from every angle, anyway you look at it! Thanks so much....

[@fix206]

It's a bummer that the kid couldn't show his project off to it's full potential... Maybe I'll think of something else to make and film, something that's cool enough to be used for a science project next year?

[@FPV_LAB]

3rd place??? Has to be rigged. Likely 1st and 2nd were some "environmental" nonsense rather than a useful tool.

[@laceyforrest5799]

i am an electrician and i used to be an auto mechanic. I also build some tools for myself and your spot tool is incredible! Such a great idea, im building one as soon as i find an old transformer or two or three. Great videos dude! Keep making videos, you are doing such great things! Thank you.

[@fix206]

Awesome, make sure to let me know how your spotter turns out 👍

[@ricktouch5729]

I am grateful and I hope you are aware that you're a genius. I have seen all your videos multiple times and still watch it over and over. THANKS A MILLION

[@fix206]

Rick my friend, I am far from a genius... But I do appreciate the compliment !! I do love the fact that there are folks out there who who enjoy my content... Thank you Sir !!!

[@reedrobb]

Thanks for this detailed video. I am building one to repair the damaged roof on my Silverado. I'm still building it but here are a few notes/ things I did differently. 1. I purchased a Rigid tool box to house all the components, the wire and the pieces to my welder handle. It will weight 50lbs+. It has a tray in the upper section for all the misc bits. 2. I purchased the PULLER ATTACHMENT in his list of items. It's well built, excludes instructions and seems like the right tool to use. 3. Not ALL micro transformers are SHAPED the same. Be sure to get 3 that are physically close to the same. A 4th one I picked up was turned 90 degrees and would have made the assembly tricky. Getting FREE microwaves is easy but takes some work, be sure to DISCHARGE the capacitor, it will kill you!. 5. Get the 25' wire, you will use approx 6 feet in the loop around the transformers. I started in the middle with attempts to equalize the wire ends. This is 2 Ought (2/0) wire, NOT 2AWG, don't get it confused. I bought the one he recommends on Amazon in RED. Have a can of silicone spray handy when pulling the wire. It's quite the workout. 6. I bought heavy duty C-Clamps at Harbor Freight to make the adjusters on the bridge. I cut off the C section and will just use the adjusters and feet. I haven't finished it yet but I like the T handle ends, seems like to would work better than having a wrench to turn a nut. 3 clamps would allow me to adjust all 3 sides, with the center being the most important. I'll extend the 2 ends with some rod as the clamp threads are too short this way. The swivel clamp feet also allow for adjustment feet against the body. Use some rubber pads on the 2 ends if you're worried about scratching paint or need traction. 7. I found a magnetic ground clamp on Amazon. It allows the ground point to stick magnetically, but it may still weld itself to the metal, I'll find out. Good luck building this. Will be a life saver for me. I'll report back when I have used it. Thanks again Fix206!

[@fix206]

There's always more than one way to go about just about anything. It's good that you're building this thing to suit your own needs in the way that you see fit. Because basically that's what I did when I built my tool. Let me know once everything is up and running 👍

[@zdenekholy2634]

Magnificent work. Cant remember WHEN I've seen a better done - edited - explained video than yours !!! Thank you very much for this very informative video. I'm about to do a bit of dent pulling and I was looking for a way how to make myself a spotter. THX

[@fix206]

It is hands-down the best tool for sheet-metal work. I have no idea how I got by for so many years before I built it.

[@phatteus]

That is amazing! There is a Tacoma in my side yard wrecked from a gentle roll over onto its side. I wasn't going to fix the dents because it needs a spotter to do it correctly. But now, absolutely I am going to fix that thing!

[@fix206]

There is literally no better tool for the job... Now you know what to do 👍

[@madhavagrawal8356]

Amazing detailed work, you had an honest systematic approach to let us all know how exactly it has to be done, super impressive. Thanks.

[@fix206]

Thank you very much!

[@davideshoo8269]

Man that is one amazing DIY spotter build! Very impressive! Nicely done Boss!

[@fix206]

Thanks a lot!

[@edilbertomendoza5359]

Great!!! Greetings from Peru, I had this idea a few years ago, but it was only an idea. Today that I have my car to work, I started scribbling my design a bit. At that moment I asked myself - Isn't there something on KZbin? - I searched, and I was very impressed to see your video. In truth, thank you very much, now I will work with the assurance that it will work. Subscribed!

[@fix206]

Try it out, it will work... It's an amazing tool that I use all the time with great results, you won't be disappointed !

[@anuar824]

Your video is amazingly explained, even for people who don't understand electronics or electric connections, just great, I'm in Mexico, going to make it and let you know how it goes, thank you very much!!

[@fix206]

Glad it helped... For sure let me know how it turned out !!

[@vanricoclayton8350]

This man is a Genius where you find all this knowledge from

[@fix206]

Lol, I am far from a genius, but I do appreciate the comment :-) I just like to share the things that I've learned over the years, and I'm still learning daily.

[@yv8817]

Просто великолепно, для меня как находка!! Благодарю за то что так подробно и доступно объяснили и показали номиналы, тесты, всё в подробностях!!!! Теперь аж руки чешуться 😂👍👍 уже компаную список доступных запчастей. Просто супер!!! Приятно слушать, доступно объясняете и дарите позитив!!!! Благодарю Вас что делитесь знаниями и практикой! Успехов Вам, и новых интересных идей! Так же спасибо Вам от ребят с гаража, я некоторые пояснения перевожу, хотя достаточно все подробно показанно в видео👍👍🔥🔥💪 Thanks so your knowledges and lifhack 👍 Recomended!!! Really working!!!

[@fix206]

Всегда рад помочь! Помню как у меня руки чесались когда собирал все детали для споттера. После того как все собрал и всё заработало аж завизжал от счастья 😂 инструмент реально не заменимой в кузовной работе... Good luck 👍

[@marvinvergara6983]

This guy is genius hallelujah. I will try to make 1 of these for myself. I hope I dont get lost on how to build 1.

[@fix206]

I'm sure you can build one, this thing is simpler then it looks

[@1Buckluck]

WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU I DONT HAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO BUY EXPENSIVE TOOLS BUT WITH YOUR HELP I CAN BUILD THEM!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! YOU REALLY ARE A GENIUS!!!

[@fix206]

Bother I'm in the same boat as you money wise :D That's why I build my tools rather then buying them 👍

[@BrucePierson]

Very interesting step by step instructional video. This is certainly a massive upgrade from your first prototype. Hope you have better weather over there now that it's coming into spring. Fall just started here in Australia and we finally had some really good rain here in our area after the worst drought we've experienced in the 27 years that we've lived here. The bushfires are also finished and people can start rebuilding. Looking forward to your next project and it looks like your new dent puller will be well used with it.

[@fix206]

Bruce, I'm glad that all is well now in your home country... Hopefully it will rain a lot, I'm sure the dried out and burned out vegetation can benefit much from the rain. I'll try to post more often here, hopefully my next vid will come out in just a few days... Cheers !!

[@bugzie27]

I'm a local in Bellevue area. I'm a big fan of your work. Thank you for uploading the videos.

[@fix206]

Appreciate the comment Jess... Thanks for watching!

[@hectorcarrillo9814]

Thank you very much I was struggling a lot because my machine did not work but thanks to your video I corrected my errors, greetings and thanks again!!!

[@fix206]

Hector, I'm Glad my vid was of help !!

[@ignacioorduna176]

Best video I have seen so far my friend it makes me believe that a diyer like me can really get things done thank you

[@fix206]

You can do it my friend... this thing is very simple to make

[@angelohyon6516]

Hands down the perfect tool for the jobs that can become a pain in the backside..... Made easier brilliant like always..... Thank you......

[@fix206]

Thank you Angelo !! That tool sure makes it easy !!

[@SixtyFiveDropTop]

Thanks for this. It is something useful and possible with scrapyard and hardware store parts.

[@fix206]

It sure is! I really like that fact that it's so easy to make, yet it's such a useful tool...

[@Sheighton13]

THANK YOU SIR! Finally, a spotter that is worth building! Good job

[@fix206]

This is my go to tool for sheet metal work... Not sure how I got by without it before I got this one built. I've actually made some upgrades to my spotter. Mainly the electronics got replaced with something much, much better. I'll do a video on that a bit further down the road

[@MichaelHersey-k4y]

Excellent video! I use a spotter gun but find it takes along time to perform a repair. Definitely look at building one Ike yours. Big thank you!

[@fix206]

Going from a stud gun to a spotter is like going from horse and buggy to a sports car. And I'm not even exaggerating my statement :-)

[@xyz4469]

Very nice. Thank you for this great explanation. Glad you showed how the transformers work together one by one. Greetings from Germany.

[@fix206]

Thanks man!! I've always wanted to go to Germany, it's a beautiful country with some very interesting history, I'll have to visit there sometime 👍

[@ezramel]

excellent video Mr, Fix206 , this works for sure and works like a pro. the only thing its missing is the fan that pro machines have , I think the microwave fan can be added for shrinking to keep the transformers cooler .

[@fix206]

I've actually done testing sometime ago to figure out whether the fan is needed or not, and after some work under heavy load the transformers got just slightly warm to the touch, that's why I figured that I probably wouldn't need a fan in there. I suppose if you had a really big project that you were working on where you had to spend about an hour working on a panel nonstop, then you would probably benefit from adding a fan to the set up.

[@raulo1225]

Seen your video then seen tons of others . Yours is the most detailed an thorough its the best . Thanks for taking the time to produce such a great vid.

[@fix206]

Thanks man!! I do appreciate the comment Raul !!!

[@PhillipHall01]

I think this is the greatest body shop tool ever invented! I am also grateful that you speak fluent Russian and was able to understand our friends there, as they helped you understand how to build this amazing tool! This build is perfect! I can not thank you enough! This video was well worth the wait. The updated timer system makes it even better along with the circuit overload. I really, really appreciate you making this video. I hope all your life's dreams come true! God Bless You and Your Family. Sincerely,. Phillip Hall. PS, I do have another question. Being that some cars are now being built of some aluminum parts, will this also work on aluminum panels?

[@PhillipHall01]

I have a tip for you, if you do not already know about it. (Bondo Shaping Perfection With The Blade) youtube Exactline Tools *susyqueasy*

[@fix206]

I'm glad you liked the video... I know that there are spotters that can work with aluminum, the process is similar, but there are some differences. It's actually something that I've briefly looked into some time ago because I was curious myself. As I do more research later on I may do an updated video on whatever modifications I would have to do in order to make my tool be compatible with aluminum.

[@PhillipHall01]

I would like to give you an update. I have my three transformers and all else is on order! I am very excited. I want to ask your thoughts. Hypothetically, let's say you or I had a 55 chevy to work on, being the metal is much thicker on such an older vehicle, would it be good to add another transformer for thicker metal? Four transformers or perhaps even five? I realize this is reaching but I think it is an interesting question? lol. Thank you again. Phillip Hall

[@sergiogonzalez661]

Thank you for making that video. I think you did a good job explaining yourself. You the man!

[@fix206]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@frankieboy894]

Best most explained video yet 👍 Subscribed immediately!!✅

[@fix206]

Thank you and Welcome aboard!

[@jefferyeverly9431]

Very cool sir something put on my DIY project list to build thanks for the details

[@Nobody_-dn6xf]

Nice! Thank you very much. I have some of the components to do this and I will complete my new parts list and finish this project!

[@fix206]

Glad I could help!

[@ThatCarGuyYT]

Wow I think this is the best video of how to build a dent puller on KZbin. I have started mine today but I’ll be using only 2 transformers since we have 220v here in Italy instead of 110v. I was wondering if you are willing to share a simple wiring diagram that I can follow , I think it would make this diy project tutorial 200% complete🤣🤣🤣

[@fix206]

I knew I missed something, should have included the wiring digram but I forgot :( I'll go ahead and draw one up later on today and will post a link to it in the video description 👍

[@prophotography]

Thank you for posting this video - it is so well explained and the spotter is so useful. Fantastic work! Now you have a new youtube fan.

[@fix206]

Glad the video was helpful, if you do any sort of metal work on vehicles this tool is a must have

[@koankharisma211]

Super helpful you should start selling that orange circle piece by itself & have a spot welder starter kit🥳

[@fix206]

I actually lined up a shipment of them from Russia... The puller handle with all of the attachments and orange bases... Let me know if you're interested...

[@kennybrudnicki]

​@fix206 I'm interested in purchasing. Please let me know how to get the puller section of the tool. I'm wanting to use my wire welder as the spotter power source, if it's at all possible. I'm sure that I can do that, but some of your insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Kenny

[@rocccabezon6017]

Hola Fix206, Un buen trabajo siempre se destaca por: Su presentación, prolijidad, limpieza de ejecución. Las reúnes con creces. Eres muy generoso en compartir tus conocimiento, sin mas que decir y desear mucha felicidad junto a todos quienes te rodean. Un abrazo fraternal desde Isla de Pascua

[@fix206]

Gracias mi amigo de Isla De Pascua !!!

[@briancorrigan5350]

Thanks for the follow up on your build. I was thinking the whole time with your first version that a trigger switch to a relay on the 120v ac side would be great. You did it one better with the timer relay. Very nice. I think you forgot to list the relay for the AC line voltage. You also included a circuit breaker that I didn't see in the build. Still a good idea for safety. I don't know the amperage draw on all three transformers. Another option you could try is replacing the potentiometer on the timing relay board with wires to a rotary potentiometer mounted through the tool box. That way you could have an easily accessible dial to adjust the spotter timing. And the switched relay is 3 to 32 volts dc on the trigger side and 120 Volts/ 40 Amps on the load side. You used a CRYDOM solid State Relay model D1240 The "D" I think denotes DC on the trigger side, the "12" refers to 120 Volts Ac, and the "40" refers to 40 amps. So D1240

[@fix206]

I actually bought a potentiometer a while back, I might still add it to the setup later on :)

[@briancorrigan5350]

@@fix206 very cool setup. I sincerely appreciate all the work you've done here, and that you've taken the time to share it with the rest of us.

[@fix206]

Brian my friend, you are very welcome !!

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

Hey I watched your other video on straightening the windshield opening on the civic and now I'm answering my own question on where to get the dent puller thanks again for sharing

[@davidlee-mf5yf]

Awesome vid, very detailed ! I’m confident I can put one together after watching this... can’t wait to see this thing put to work

[@fix206]

Already filming the next vid where the spotter is getting lot's of use

[@jenkinssthomson8879]

Just brilliant! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@fix206]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rsipetro]

What a cool tool. I am building one for sure. Thank you so much for putting this together for us!!

[@fix206]

If you do metal work than this tool is a must have !!

[@bw2453]

Can you make a drawing of the electrical connection and include a parts list. This is the best video. Kind regards

[@fix206]

There are links to most parts used in the build down in the description of the video. I'll make a wiring diagram and pin a link to it in the description later on tonight 👍👍👍

[@bw2453]

​@@fix206 Many thanks for your response. I saw it later. I tested it with 2 transformers, but I used the wrong electronics. We have 230 volts in Germany. Best Regards

[@4WheelBuilds]

Just wanted to reach out and ask why your not creating more content. You did a great job and hope you will consider staring up again. Thanks for this great tutorial I really would like to get something like this built.

[@fix206]

This past year was really busy for me, been working and filming a lot just haven't been posting anything, but I will be having new videos coming out here shortly

[@garyp2215]

Very informative and I'm looking forward to your next build.

[@fix206]

Thank you Gary... Not sure how soon I'll be making another tool, but a vid of this tool in action is coming in just a few days !

[@waqasahmed7936]

This is absolutely brilliant my friend. Was waiting for something like this. Now i cant wait to build one my own literley just ordered all the stuff for it.hope this all same setup will work here in uk too. Thank youuuuuuu once again not just for this video for the rest of your other videos too very informative. Hope you are good and stay safe! 👍

[@fix206]

Glad to hear that the vid was helpful !!! let me know how everything turns out. Cheers !

[@waqasahmed7936]

Will do brother thanks. Only one thing that i couldn't find the cable you used. So i ordered 35mm one and rest same stuff so lets see 😬

[@swissict92]

Where did you order everything from because it says not availablr for delivery to the UK. Can you please let me know Waqas. Fix206 AMAZING VIDEO

[@waqasahmed7936]

@@swissict92 everything is on ebay here . Didnt check anything on amazon because i mainly uses ebay. Also all parts are there. For example time delay circuit, solid state relay, thermal switch breaker, wire cable , plugs , connectors, microwave switch, toggle switch etc... just search it on ebay should come up. My 3 microwave transformers came today so just waiting for the rest. Thanks

[@swissict92]

@@waqasahmed7936 can you send me the item numbers for everything please brother. Thanks

[@757body8]

I have literally watched hundreds of videos on youtube. this is in my top ten. I had to buy my spotter.. lol.

[@fix206]

I'm glad you liked the video, I tried being as thorough as possible, because I figured if I wasn't then I would get bombarded with hundreds of questions about this and that LOL You should check out the video of this spotter doing some work! Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHuZo5SGhJqnfMk

[@rubencortes5610]

Wow thank u for this vid i have been wanting this machine n now i can make it at home for 3/4 less of what it will cost me to buy a new one. Thank u again.

[@fix206]

Ruben you are welcome, and think about it this way, if it ever breaks down you'll be able to fix it with ease since you were the one that built it in the first place.

[@rubencortes5610]

Yes that is very true 👍

[@ezramel]

very nice built only i can say that most welding machines have a fan to keep the transformers cool , with a larger box you can add this fan to help with that ,

[@fix206]

I suppose if you wanted to, you could add a fan, however I don't really see a need in it, because when you're welding something with a welder you could be running a continuous bead for a couple of minutes. In that time the transformer will start heating up and if the fan is running in that instance it would certainly help with cooling. But when I'm using the spotter, the pulse duration is just about half of a second long. And this is something that I've tested in the past where I worked an entire panel and then touched the transformers right after to see if they were warming up and they were still cold. So in my opinion the use of fan with this set up would be an overkill.

[@ezramel]

@@fix206 any way you showed us a lovely way to to this and achive the pro results thank you for sharing ,all the detales and parts needed

[@twest0011]

Fantastic brother I'm going to build one Thank you for your time to share

[@fix206]

let me know how it turns out !!

[@hammer1726]

Wow , that was way cool I have a Spitznagel unit that needs more power when using on early cars that have 20 and 19 gage sheet metal. thanks Mark

[@fix206]

Yeah man, the more transformers you got the more powerful of a setup you get. With one of these units there's always room for expansion, unlike with factory built ones that were not meant to be upgraded in any way 👍

[@cliffwill]

looking forward to seeing it in use.

[@fix206]

That video is coming soon.. Stay tuned !

[@ON4RW]

Thanks for sharing nice done

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vincen-ot8uc]

Great video, you’re a genius i’m gonna have to make one of those. You should have a warning for people who don’t know what the f there doing.👍👍

[@MrBulyna]

Hello.I just built 1 identical and the solid state relay it’s burning easy(not working with transformers) because the electric of transformer it’s coming back to relay(he has no one to consume the current and returns back to the relay). From the rest all good. Nice video

[@fix206]

Try to use a solid-state relay that is rated for higher amperage than the one that you are currently using... If that fails you can also use a contactor relay

[@fix206]

@BoSa Try using a contactor relay instead of the solid state relay, also what brand of a relay are you using and what amperage is it rated at ?

[@Garrett053]

Just found your video, and this is now the best tool build on youtube! Thank you! Sub'd.

[@fix206]

Welcome aboard!

[@jamesobert8972]

I think it's incredible. Good use of recycle. Good video

[@fix206]

Thank you James! Cheers! Recycling is great, plus that way alot of the materials used are free which I love !!!

[@hectoro-martinez5955]

you did a very good job .hello from mississippi USA

[@fix206]

Thank you Hector, hello right back at you from Seattle USA

[@jorgehernandezsaldierna9857]

Saludos desde Tampico Tamaulipas México

[@fix206]

Saludos Jorge !! Mi amigo de Mexico !!

[@jenkinssthomson8879]

Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@fix206]

Thanks for watching!

[@tjjuarez6084]

Watching from philippines.. i do realy love diy.

[@fix206]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to the channel !!

[@gyconasg]

Awesome explanation. From now i am your folower

[@fix206]

Thanks and welcome aboard !!

[@alfredocopland6377]

Thanks so much for share your video with us, I'll try to build it!

[@fix206]

It's not a very complicated tool to make, let me know once it's up and running... 👍👍

[@alfredocopland6377]

@@fix206 thanks again, greetings from Honduras, I always watch your videos!

[@danygrosa5798]

Really a good job. Like a professional one. Greetings from Uruguay

[@fix206]

Thank you very much!

[@grayem76]

I understand this is an old video but this was explained so well thank you for that im going to subscribe

[@fix206]

Thanks man!!! I appreciate the positive comment !! I did my best to describe the building process in great detail with simple terms so that even a kid can build it :)

[@dinismaia]

Nice tool 😀 it's awesome when you know what you want and how to do it 👏👏👏👏 5 🌟

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IILILJON209II]

Thank you iv been trying to look for one for longest time but all I see all say the same thing all garbage time to build one just like yours

[@fix206]

Thanks man, mine works pretty good. However I am changing my set up around... Making a hole thing better by replacing the electronics with something much more advanced and user-friendly. I'll do a video on that shortly.

[@IILILJON209II]

Awesome man I look forward to seeing the new design!!

[@bluegreenish3394]

OK THIS IS EPIC THANK YOU AND KEEP UPLOADING THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@fix206]

More vids are coming !

[@रोहितलोहार-ख7फ]

hello sir, i like your project👍👌 . in india we have 230v AC supply. so if i use transformer that work on 230v is there any problem?

[@washnote1042]

I second every comment of this video. ❤

[@fix206]

😊💪😎

[@fadi79s]

Thank you for video. best video ever.. My electricity is 240v, I used a thick wire (175mm2) and I got over 500amps from a single transformer at 2.2vac. Do you think I should use two transformers or use a smaller wire with three transformers?

[@fix206]

Even if you are on 240 V do everything exactly the same as I did in my video. Use as thick of a cable as you possibly can to make the same amount of windings as I did in my video. And once again for best results go ahead and use three transformers

[@andycortez100]

Congratulations 👏🎉 and thanks for the amazing video 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 nice video and more great ever seen 🙏👏 great explication 🙌

[@claudiaocon7514]

Add a digital thermostat switch to see temp and turn on fan if it gets too hot. Also a digital voltage and Amp display.

[@fix206]

Even after heavy usage I've only been able to get the transformers slightly warm to the touch. They may get hot if I had to work an entire pickup bedside or something else of that magnitude. But after using this tool for over 4 years now I never felt the need for any sort of cooling... Same goes for voltage/amp display, there's really no need for any of it.

[@splash5974]

Welcome back man!! Amazing video, very thorough. I went through the parts list in vid description, only thing i wanted wasnt there. Lol🤣 I just want to know the exact parts used for the ground lead. I like how you did that with brass parts!

[@fix206]

I'll add the links to brass fittings in the description sometime tomorrow

[@splash5974]

@@fix206 thanks so much!!

[@secret_soul]

Awesome project, thanks for sharing

[@fix206]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlos92161]

Nice awesome video thanks for teaching us personally I really appreciate it 🙏

[@fix206]

My pleasure 👍👍👍

[@JoelSwenson-j5w]

I love this project to the point that I am now building mine, but have a question: I'm powering up the transformers and each one pulls 10-11 amps! How can 3 transformers wired in parallel work on a 120v 20amp circuit? Have you measured the current draw on yours? My transformers look just like yours and would assume they'd be roughly the same current draw.

[@fix206]

I did not measure the current draw. But I can attest to the fact that everything just works the way to set up

[@andersonsantos8990]

Great work diy! 🙂👍

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IgorsPX]

Привет! Аппарат крутой👍Аналогичный себе сейчас делаю, но столкнулся с проблемой, заказал точно такой же реле таймер, но он только включается, такого эффекта как на вашем видео не получаю, много вариаций перепробовал, в чем там подвох? Или мое реле предназначена только на включение?

[@fix206]

Сложно сказать не видя вашего аппарата. Попробуйте кинуть маленькую 12V лампочку на таймер чтоб проверить если проблема в таймере или в главном реле которое идёт по цепочке после таймера. Дешёвые, китайские реле/ таймеры часто бывают С дефектами.

[@IgorsPX]

@@fix206 С реле я разобрался!👍Еще вопрос как называется тот наконечник для усадки металла? Может есть ссылка?🙏

[@endall6783]

Thanks for posting Thinking I'm going to make me one. Just one thing you could wire it just to use one or two of the transformers for lower amps to use it to do something else like spot welder.

[@fix206]

Instead of 2 or 3 of them running all the time, you can always cut the power to the transformers you don't want to use and I just keep one of them powered up, and later as you'll need more power just reconnect the other ones.

[@reedrobb]

sounds like the use of another toggle switch. 1-2-3 transformers at the flip of a switch

[@fix206]

@@reedrobb that would work

[@wspinturaautomotiva0507]

Fiz uma com o mesmo princípio e sistemas, funciona perfeitamente, adicinei um dimmer no terceiro trafo ficou uma maravilha, um salve a você aqui do Brasil.

[@fix206]

Fico feliz em ouvir isso! É uma ótima ferramenta! Não sei o que eu faria sem isso.

[@Mad4Motors_]

I was hoping for this video!

[@fix206]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoeNunes345]

This is by far the best video that I’ve watched on this subject. Could you please let me know what the spotter tip is made of? Thank you. Joe.

[@fix206]

It's made of mild steel, make sure you're not using stainless steel, stainless will not stick to the repair panel unless you're working on a Delorian :)

[@jairorios8261]

Exelente ya la estoy armando está quedando super solo me falta instalarla el temporizador saludos desde Colombia gracias por tu ayuda

[@fix206]

Es una herramienta increíble que te garantizo que te encantará usar. Una vez que construí el mío, sé que ahora no puedo vivir sin él :)

[@jakeotterholt5161]

He’s got me out here searching the streets for microwaves

[@fix206]

LOL bro... your comments got me laughing... :)

[@jakeotterholt5161]

@@fix206 Good haha, love your content. you remind me of my Belarusian coworker, your guys are both really creative and can fix anything. It must be a Slavic thing lol. Keep up the great work!

[@javiergraniela6870]

This is the best video about this..thank u

[@fix206]

Glad you liked it!

[@toufikcherchali1481]

Hello I watched some of your videos on KZbin. Knowing that I do not speak English well, but I have understood you a lot, you seem like a bound and talented person and good at doing things, believe me with the privileges that the Lord has given you, if you look at Islam and know the good that is in it, then you will become one of the elite elite. And you will find many good things.

[@fix206]

Thank you my friend !!!

[@marcelwilloughby1483]

Hi completely incredible video. Thank you. I just have one question. I have made one with one transformer and a switch directly hooked up to one of the power lines from the 120v input. Is there a problem with this setup bc of your timer circuit. Is there a real need for it. And y. Thx in advance

[@fix206]

I suppose you can run it that way for time being. I personally wouldn't recommend it because you are basically running the whole 120 V through a simple switch that wasn't designed to carry that's much voltage/current. Believe it or not that's how I ran my very first set up but have since upgraded it to the state that you see it in right now. In my opinion the way that everything is set up right now is much better/safer.

[@truthserum8326]

Very impressive and informative. I am only left wondering if there would be a way to attach pulling rods instead of pulling each weld as completed.

[@fix206]

Yes there is a way to attach a pulling rod, you'll see me using one in the next video that I due to come out in just a few days... stay tuned !

[@DAGAap]

Hola, mi pregunta es la siguiente. El voltaje de salida es bajo, pero el amperaje debe ser sobre los 600 amp. No te electrocutas con el amperaje que entrega? Por cierto, muy efectiva la máquina y muy bien construida. Felicitaciones!

[@fix206]

El amperaje es 800-1000 amperios, y usted no consigue electrocutado. Esta herramienta es segura de usar

[@DAGAap]

@@fix206 muchas gracias por su respuesta. Esta excelente la máquina me servirá mucho.

[@fix206]

👍👍👍

[@DAGAap]

Funcionaaaa!! Excelentemente. Eres un genio ajaja

[@scarr6200]

Man, this is a genius tool! Pozdravlenia! and a great video aswell!

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mrstratau6513]

Excellent explanation. Thanks.

[@fix206]

Glad you liked it

[@jclark5456]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing. Would this work with three slightly different size transformers?

[@fix206]

Using slightly different size transformers is just fine, they will basically balance each other out in the end

[@Nitro187]

1) Does it matter the wattage of the microwave? Should they all be similar sizes? 2) The shrinking tool you used didn't seem to visually do anything 3) Can this be modified to be a spot - welder?

[@fix206]

The wattage of the microwaves doesn't really matter, you can mix different output transformers without any negative effects. The tip of the shrinking tip gets dime size area of the metal that i'm working with red hot, and heat shrinks metal. So you're basically getting the same effect as using a torch to get metal hot enough to where it shrinks. So in turn this tool turned into a Multi tool. Generally a spot welder doesn't require the power of two or three transformers but just one. So all you have to do to turn this into a spot welder would be just to cut power to one or two transformers.

[@PhillipHall01]

I have my parts together but have been sidetracked I am still as enthoused as ever! I will let you know when it is done. I went ahead and bought the bigger red tool box at Harbor Freight thinking I could store the attachments in the upper tray when not in use? Phillip Hall

[@fix206]

Just make sure that you don't put too much stuff in that toolbox because it will get really heavy, thus it will be more difficult to move around unless you'll have it on a dedicated "welding cart"

[@PhillipHall01]

Good reasoning, I may keep it separated after all. LoL I have really enjoyed your videos.

[@fix206]

@@PhillipHall01 I am still a young/strong guy but those three transformers plus the heavy cable really make that toolbox a pain in the butt to move around...

[@PhillipHall01]

You make an excellent point once again. I do not want to be restricted to a welding cart. I appreciate the mobility of the tool box set up. I may rethink the idea of the spotter attachments stored in the top tray. Lol 😂 Or, I could remove the tray and tote each individually. Either way you have the best body tool I have ever run across and I am very appreciative of you. Maybe later on you can find a way to make these work on Alunium. That would be icing on the cake 🎂.... Again thank you and I say my friend because you have been a friend to me. Phillip Hall

[@fix206]

Phillip my friend you are very welcome, I've been thinking about adopting the tabs for aluminum work, at some point I'll get another rig with aluminum panels that will need fixin', I'll do some testing then and of course I will publish my findings as soon as they become available :-)

[@silvestreaguilarperez6276]

excellent work. Congratulations. will you have a video where you show how you factories the accessories?

[@fix206]

Yes, I got a few more videos I got to push out and then at some point I will do a video on how to build the actual puller with orange bases

[@silvestreaguilarperez6276]

@@fix206 Thank you so much. your videos are excellent. I will continue to watch. Congratulations.

[@fix206]

Thank you for watching...!!

[@devonledford9476]

Great job and great video!

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adrianwhitworth2183]

Would you be able to adapt it to connect directly to a welding transformer and eliminate the need for the microwave coils?

[@fix206]

As of right now I don't know... However, i recently acquired an old arc welder that I will be converting into a spotter just to see if it's possible. And of course I will be filming and then posting my findings, so stay tuned for that video

[@adrianwhitworth2183]

@@fix206Thanks for your reply, great info. I hope you come up with a solution soon because I will running out of summer weather UK England. However in the mean time I will start to look for some scrap microwaves.

[@fix206]

👍👍👍

[@sergioaugustolimamendes6057]

Thanks for this magnífic project

[@fix206]

You are very welcome!

[@marcusalves888]

This is awesome man!! I made one recently but it keeps tripping the circuit breaker (20amp) should i use a 30 amp instead?

[@fix206]

yep !!

[@marcusalves888]

Worked great! Thanks again.

[@patrickpolson4858]

I ordered the 12v timer relay from the link in the description. With the CK connection I got a delayed turn ON, then continuous power. I had to use the CB connection to get the delayed OFF that Fix206 used for this project. I hooked it to a 12v computer fan to test the delay, as I did not have a 12v led to use. Also, the timer has a light that tells when power is applied and one that lights when it energizes the relay. On another note, does it matter which wire of the power cord goes where? The black "hot" wire should go to the breaker and the white "common" connect to the red wires in his diagram? Or does it matter because it is AC current? Anyone grounding the green wire, and if so, where?