DIY Spot Welder

[@pablopeu]

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

[@omitsura]

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

[@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.

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@thomashubert2977]

Wow...the result is a robust and professional spot welder made of scrap metal. Good idea, great video!

[@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!😜

[@taiwolemboye2105]

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

[@MakersatWork]

the best spot welder on youtube.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Makers at Work Thank you so much my friend! :)

[@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.

[@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

[@damjangj5990]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Dame Gj Thank you very much! :)

[@12345mike6789]

The video quality is perfect!!!

[@MakeitExtreme]

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

[@drakief]

I'd like to say props to the welder! Perfect weld and very nice technique!

[@thetungtran2014]

I wanna see more more more products of you.. i admire you so much! Thank you so muchhh

[@MakeitExtreme]

+thế tùng trần Thank you very much! :)

[@DrLumpyDMus]

I just like learning how other people address the same kinds of challenges in their projects, as I do in mine. No matter what you're building, you've got parts that move and parts that don't. They all have to fasten, slide, hinge, rotate etc, with respect to each other. One guy's spot welder could be another guy's banana straightener. They could share the same hinge or seal or cooling scheme design. Thanks - Lumpy

[@TheAknativeboy]

Thank you for demonstrating how the fan works.

[@daklakdigital3691]

Great to watch a fully equipped workshop used by an expert!

[@MrGstar1982]

What type of timer do you use? (Model no.) Thank you very much!

[@MrNicolavs]

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[@ЮрийРусин-ь1у]

Мужик, большой жырный лайк тебе! Молодец! Я первый раз вижу чтоб так умело и качественно делали самодельные приборы и инструменты!

[@HABU]

Nice done my friend!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Hassan Abu-Izmero (HABU) Thanks dude! :)

[@charlesmcboy445]

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

[@MrMedico33ER]

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

[@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! :)

[@burnerjack01]

What kind of saw is that? Seems pretty bad-ass.

[@youtubasoarus]

+john hanrahan A spensive one. ;)

[@burnerjack01]

***** LOL! Ain't they all?!

[@SteveoSlik]

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

[@AdrianMoreyraGAM]

yes... do it your self... if you have all these tools!!!!!

[@alintoader2330]

+adrian moreyra, but most important those skills! did you see that welding line? that's maybe 10 years of welding to get it that.

[@AdrianMoreyraGAM]

+Alin Toader yes I know... experiencie is important bit with these welder is easier to weld...

[@AdrianMoreyraGAM]

+adrian moreyra... but!!

[@Arek_R.]

+adrian moreyra I made spot welder using microvawe transformer on piece of wood, no tools, when I was 16yo...

[@AdrianMoreyraGAM]

I made my own bed in wood, a pc table in metal and wood. Next step, a bike!!!

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Live Free and DIY Thank you! :)

[@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

[@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!

[@shrine010]

diy, step one: buy all the machines that costs dream house or something ;)

[@davefromoz2859]

PiKey YEEEUP👍 , Buy ALL THAT OTHER SHIT, SO U can save a couple of hundred $$$ @ HARBOR FREIGHT🤔 GUY had way to much time on his hands, & wanted to SHOW OFF his cool shop to the rest of us... So now i know what to do with our old MICROWAVE that just broke, I just find somebody who's got all this cool stuff that I don't and say HERE, knock yer self out😏

[@TomCee53]

Well, the screen name is extreme…😵‍💫

[@TomCee53]

And the time alone without the editing and fast motion would buy a better one.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! :)

[@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

[@AlainSainz]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Alain Sainz Thanks! :)

[@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/

[@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!

[@rekostarr7149]

The moment he took out a welder I gave up on the diy part.

[@AppleAssassin]

You can get an arc welder for very cheap, something like £50

[@WuTangcl]

yeah awesome, only what he's using is not an arc welder and the what about the: - 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 chipper 6:01 - Anvil 6:15

[@keyehek1790]

1. Angle grinder 2. stick welder 3. use straight stock 4. normal drill 5. a file and a vise 6. angle grinder and cutoff wheel 7. angle grinder or sheet metal shears 8. a chunk o steel

[@G40s_WW]

WuTangcl you don't need a mig or a tig welder to weld properly

[@kronomine12]

WuTangcl 1:25 Is not a tig welder 😂😂 it is a MIG welder, its completely different

[@kaovi1978]

One of the best craftsmanship I saw on ytube. Great job man.Respect!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+kaovi1978 Thank you so much! :)

[@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. 🇦🇺

[@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! :)

[@Beobout6]

Yeah I'll just get right on that and buy a welder, pipe bender, microwave oven, 2 gage wire and variety of other equipment and make me a spot welder! Or maybe I should just spend a hundred bucks or so, and buy a ready made one that I know is going to work without all the hassle.

[@topbadgun]

Beobout6 at lease, we know why those ready made is not cheap.

[@jrmead]

And then use it to make a.....a fuck it, skip the spot welder, just buy whatever you were going to make in the first place. Way easier. More your speed, too

[@tensquaremetres4580]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+ten square metres Thank you! :)

[@WizardOfChicamunga]

Hell, if you can afford a shop equipped like that, just go buy a fuckin' spot welder! ... DUH!

[@FingerThatO]

if you have the knowledge to do something, why not do it yourself? if he had simply just bought a welder, this video would not exist.

[@jvmiller1995]

if you watch the videos almost all equipment in his shop was built by him. besides all poor bastards like me like to see how to make something useful from nothing.

[@johnhajiandreou7111]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+John Hajiandreou Thank you very much! :)

[@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 !

[@pitchslapper]

holy crap, welding master level achieved!!

[@edgeeffect]

With all that high-speed welding and heavy metal in the background, I thought I was watching "Made in Poland". You see a lot of spot welders on KZbin (and this is a particularly stylish one, I might add)... but I always cheer if they pull the old secondary coil out instead of cut the top off the transformer. Nice TIG work there!

[@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.

[@tooljunkie555]

thats bad ass!!-dude idk why ur channel doesnt have over 100k by now.. always look fwd to seeing ur vids.and theyre always awesome!! shared it on f.b. and g+

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Joe basementwoodworking Thank you very much Joe! Appreciate it..

[@SteveD328]

Holy Cow!! Your channel ROCKS!!!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+SteveD328 Thank you very much! :)

[@gammarotor]

Man your weld beads are perfect!

[@MakeitExtreme]

+gammarotor Thanks! :)

[@alexanderthegreatsdad.3831]

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

[@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 :)

[@janbalga7702]

These are guys !! Professionals. Perfect video.

[@briceloy5071]

Very Nice! I'm glad you decided to cool it as many people choose not to cool their homemade spot welders. I would consider putting a shroud around and behind the fan so that way it doesn't suck in the same air as it tries to push it but ahh what do I know i'm just some kid! Love the video!

[@Ender_Wiggin]

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

[@leadfootlawnmower2762]

just ran into your channel on my way threw some how it made videos. dropped a sub cause this shit is dope man. thats what i like is channels all about over built over done EXTREME and just plain does everything that it was never intended to do in the first place kind of stuff.

[@FabienChouteau]

Awesome build! Your projects are getting better every time.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Fabien Chouteau Thank you! :)

[@ConnorHolland]

My favourite machine build so far, will definitely have to try it when I get another transformer. This should save a few thousand pounds on buying a machine, thanks

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Connor Holland Thank you my friend! :)

[@bahopik]

nice skills, awesome weld joints and good video editing

[@MakeitExtreme]

+bahopik Thank you very much!

[@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

[@matts_.4494]

Amazing! Another winner! Make it Extreme.

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thank you!

[@marcelojaviertwt]

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

[@Roguescienceguy]

You know the man's got skill if he's laying welds that fast and good. Also are you german because everything you make is alaways so beautifully overengineered

[@muzallisam5068]

this video ha s a nice resolution to it. somebody is recording with a new camera. keep up the good work.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Muzalli Sam Thank you! :)

[@williampihahuna195]

It was a pleasure to watch it from beginning to the end, perfect welding very professional well done

[@MakeitExtreme]

+william pihahuna Thank you very much! :)

[@serkisdav]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Serkis Alaverd Thank you brother!

[@jeronimomurruni]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Jeronimo Murruni Thank you!

[@wheeler2581]

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

[@casca7649]

where do you find all these wonderful inventions, second what brand is that chop saw blade ? where can I get one ?

[@bluecoraly]

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

[@Samtagri]

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

[@AdamBakerBaker]

Gotta love THAT! Mine is of very similar design, but the timer and cooling fan are the coup de gras. Will be re-configuring mine in the near future to incorporate those features. Thanks for the tips.

[@sameerahmed2838]

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

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thank you! :)

[@johnrambo9771]

honestly i love your welding skills

[@mukasasamuel4326]

This one is more educative . Good job, bigup

[@drestnar]

you guys rock just found ya.. cant wait to learn and build... thanks a bunch

[@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).

[@MrZeerix]

dude that's amazing, that thing is crazy cool looking, nice job man!

[@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.

[@reforzar]

Amazing. Why do you not clean the rust before welding? I thought you get better welds that way. Keep up the great videos!

[@berhanegebriel3155]

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

[@pavlikas4589]

ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΜΠΡΑΒΟ!!!! ειστε φοβεροι!!!! πρεπει να ειστε πολυτεχνιτες απ'οτι καταλαβα ξερετε απο ηλεκτρονικα-ηλετρολογικα μηχανικα σιδηρικα και εγω δεν ξερω τι αλλο..

[@MakeitExtreme]

Σε ευχαριστούμε φίλε! :)

[@akdon1153]

Really a great job and i have respect for your hardwork

[@notny411]

Not exactly sure this is DIY for most people - I would love to have the tools this guy has! :D Very nice job on that welder! Thanks for making the vid!

[@coreyellisart6877]

Flogging afternoon I'm very impressed by all of the pieces of equipment you have created couple questions for you. What is the spray that you spray raid on the metal plate before you welded it. What brand blade do you use on your chop saw. Also regarding your plasma Notch cutter will the patterns that you made as a guide work for any size tubing. The two pieces of plates that are half Moons on each side of the machine. Thank you

[@ikedee649]

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

[@KarlMiller]

I love these projects you guys do. Are you able to tell me what spray can you use prior to welding at time 1:24 in this video? Thank you.

[@MakeitExtreme]

Thanks! The spray is Anti-spatter-spray Abicor Binzel

[@zachwolfrom4522]

Awesome. I hope to see you use it in upcoming videos. Nice work

[@MakeitExtreme]

+z dubs Thank you! :)

[@PedroMoralesRuerte]

Congratulations, very professional machine.

[@talebuttbitchton1267]

what kind of bit did you use for the holes was it annular or a hole saw? im building squat rack and need to drill 1 inchers in some steel tubing.

[@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 .

[@unosec]

beautiful workmanship! Nice video!

[@Thyagohills]

You guys have some badass equipment.

[@MakeitExtreme]

+Thyago Leal Thanks man!

[@factotumalmost4234]

great job bro, another extreme toy for the shop

[@MakeitExtreme]

+factotum almost Thanks dude! :)