I have the 230volt Harbor Freight model and it works great.  Practice on some scraps and you will figure it out pretty quickly.  Used it on A panels, door steps, and sills with good results and lots of time saved not having to drill holes in everything.  Wes

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Stieve

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45690

 there is a 120v on craigs list for $40.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/tls/874148805.html

James

60 Morris Cooper MK 1 (in rehab),       04 Cooper S (wife's)     06 Cooper S (auto cross car / daily driver)

Part #?

Thank You in advance!

Stieve

Grumpy: I'm bettin' The Joker told you to kill me soon as we loaded the cash.
BOZO;The Joker: No no no no, I kill the bus driver.
Grumpy: Bus driver? What bus driver?

Rather than drilling  holes use a punch. Harbor freight and others sell them with different size dies. You have to plan ahead. I just did my outer sills, worked great

Use your wire welder. Drill a hole and fill it in. If you put a piece of copper behind it when you weld it will fill in nicely.

Bill 

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I have a 220V HF spot welder. It is adequate for Mini work with practice. Alternate tongs are available. It is heavy and cumbersome to use.

 

Make it idiot proof, and someone will make a better idiot....

 

It depends what you are trying to reach. For sill work TT-6, TT-9 or G-7. The 18" standard will give you reach. The 6"standard" is good for all the opening flanges. Spot welding gives the repairs a more original look, plug welding gets it done but is not as pretty.

http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/spec_sheets/SW1-0.pdf

James

60 Morris Cooper MK 1 (in rehab),       04 Cooper S (wife's)     06 Cooper S (auto cross car / daily driver)

I was looking for a timer. What tongs are needed?? length and type?

Thank You in advance!

Stieve

Grumpy: I'm bettin' The Joker told you to kill me soon as we loaded the cash.
BOZO;The Joker: No no no no, I kill the bus driver.
Grumpy: Bus driver? What bus driver?

A very basic welder with no spot timer. I have not used this brand or model. It is hard to get consistent welds without a timer. You are limited to a six inch reach. With spot welders you are always better off with 220 versions because they produce more weld current. When spot welding you want to duplicate the weld size of the panel you are replacing, modern cars would be 1/4-5/16". The tip should be shaped to the size of the weld you are trying to achieve. When purchasing a welder, you should also look at the different sizes of arms you can get. Miller makes a much better unit but it carries a much higher price tag. Like anything else, you get what you pay for.

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/spotwelders/msw_and_lmsw__air-cooled_/models.php

James

60 Morris Cooper MK 1 (in rehab),       04 Cooper S (wife's)     06 Cooper S (auto cross car / daily driver)

Harbor freight # 45689 $159.99 ant idea's I also have a wire welder, arc, and gas. Need to replace panels, what is the best method??

Thank You in advance!

Stieve

Grumpy: I'm bettin' The Joker told you to kill me soon as we loaded the cash.
BOZO;The Joker: No no no no, I kill the bus driver.
Grumpy: Bus driver? What bus driver?