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PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

KYbuggy1 wrote:
I drill more spot welds than I care to remember, every day practically. This is the back , elbow and wrist saving"est" tool I've ever purchased:
http://www.dentfix.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=17&a...SS_Capable
Nearly effortless.

Hard to swallow the price at first, but WELL worth it in the long run. A hobbyist would never wear it out if it wasnt abused. Comes with an inline oiler attached.

And if you cant get to the backside, you can remove the clamp and it still works better than any spotcutter bit out there, and I've tried every single new thing that came along on the tool trucks until I bought the spitznagel.

The link above is dead, here is an updated link:
https://www.dentfix.com/shop-1/Spot-Annihilator-Deluxe-Kit-p65881292
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

noexit wrote:
...I used the harbor freight one to remove my floor pans. I wire bush everything to get the spot welds to show themselves, then hit each weld with a punch to keep the bit from walking. Apply moderate pressure for the first few seconds while the blade starts to cut, then you can bear down on it. You'll often hear a pop of feel it give when it breaks through the first layer.

I followed the same process with the HF spot weld cutter. It was $5 and I did about 125 floor pan spot welds with one side of the cutter before I had to flip it over. I did not have any of the sticky cutting oil/compound many have recommended but WD-40 and low speed worked just as well.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:58 pm    Post subject: Re: We use ABDS spot weld cutters Reply with quote

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We found these guys a few months ago and have been using there bits ever since. I spoke with the owner and they specialize in spot weld cutters, USA made. They are tough as nails and priced well. I think the owners name is Mike.

http://www.autobodydrill.com/

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I like the prices and choices from here.

Does anyone know what spot weld cutters from here be the best. and what diameter? I'm ready to order them but the company has no phone number on the site. The work I'm doing I'm at a stand still till i split all the spot welds. I tried the HF hole bit looking one, Keeps going through both pieces to easy. Some weld I'm removing for good, Some I'm splitting then want to be able to reattach later.


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Used a step drill bit on my bus floor to remove welds; fast and easy;
Cheap set from Harbor Great did the trick.
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PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 10:04 am    Post subject: We use ABDS spot weld cutters Reply with quote

We found these guys a few months ago and have been using there bits ever since. I spoke with the owner and they specialize in spot weld cutters, USA made. They are tough as nails and priced well. I think the owners name is Mike.

http://www.autobodydrill.com/

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a 7amp B&D drill and picked up some of those bullet/pilot tips drill bits in 1/8 people recommended. They did a nice job on my headlight buckets.

Before my Bug, my tools were only used for random household or art projects. I went through like 10 before it even occurred to me that maybe it wasn't right for the job. Any new tools I bought for the Bug I got heavy duty ones, the ones I already had, I didn't even think about it.

Truth be told I was using my husband's scratch awl to center punch, and then I broke it after 8 spot welds. (Brilliant, I know.) Without the punch the drill seemed to struggle and I didn't want to bear down on it and then break the drill too.

What's a good sized regular drill for this job?





Getting a real center punch is on my to-do list tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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is used one of these from harbor freight when i replaced my front apron/tire tray.
3/8 is a little large but it did work very well for $4

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95343
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i used this to remove a rear apron. did the job with no problems. 3/8 was a little large like mentioned before.


I used the harbor freight one to remove my floor pans. I wire bush everything to get the spot welds to show themselves, then hit each weld with a punch to keep the bit from walking. Apply moderate pressure for the first few seconds while the blade starts to cut, then you can bear down on it. You'll often hear a pop of feel it give when it breaks through the first layer.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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is used one of these from harbor freight when i replaced my front apron/tire tray.
3/8 is a little large but it did work very well for $4

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95343
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i used this to remove a rear apron. did the job with no problems. 3/8 was a little large like mentioned before.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I just bought this one.

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I'll never use anything else.


I have been using these bits with a drill - very slow go and a lot of elbow grease - I just bought a Rigid impac driver
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had to modify the bit a little but MAN!!!! Very Happy Very Happy it cut thru the metal like a hot knife cuts thru butter.

has it seemed to be long lasting for you... mine seem to work great at first but then lost its fight and just wanted to jump around... then again.. i made it thru a whole split bus roof transplant.. just for the price i hoped it wud had lasted me longer... Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been using the above Blair cutter in a regular drill, and it works pretty well insofar as I can tell. I got 312 welds cut with the first cutter (comes with three) before I decided to go ahead and change it (probably could have done quite a few more if I wanted to stretch it), so it seems to be reasonably durable.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I just bought this one.

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I'll never use anything else.


I have been using these bits with a drill - very slow go and a lot of elbow grease - I just bought a Rigid impac driver
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had to modify the bit a little but MAN!!!! Very Happy Very Happy it cut thru the metal like a hot knife cuts thru butter.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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is used one of these from harbor freight when i replaced my front apron/tire tray.
3/8 is a little large but it did work very well for $4

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95343
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These are the heat for the home welder/bodyman.... $4.99 plus tax at Harbor Freight..................
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just bought this one.

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I'll never use anything else.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 4:57 pm    Post subject: Newb to spot weld cutting Reply with quote

I'm rebuilding a 71 standard bug and I need to take the whole front end off (not worth fixing), what's the best way to get a good clean disassemble?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I drill more spot welds than I care to remember, every day practically. This is the back , elbow and wrist saving"est" tool I've ever purchased:
http://www.dentfix.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=17&a...SS_Capable
Nearly effortless.

Hard to swallow the price at first, but WELL worth it in the long run. A hobbyist would never wear it out if it wasnt abused. Comes with an inline oiler attached.

And if you cant get to the backside, you can remove the clamp and it still works better than any spotcutter bit out there, and I've tried every single new thing that came along on the tool trucks until I bought the spitznagel.

Second best is the style of bits posted by finefettle, a very distant second.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I bought one of these a few months back, but not from Eastwood. It was from a local tool store for the price of $17.70 for a 3/8" cutter.

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I works great by cutting the metal on the top layer rather than requiring both panels be cut. I recommend it over those crappy cutters with the drill bit that has the circle with teeth on it. I tried one once and it couldn't even cut butter.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one similar to this but it is made by blair. I was breaking teeth like crazy until I decided to drill a small dimmple in the middle of the weld first. The bit stopped wandering and I now get a lot of cuts out of one bit.


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:28 pm    Post subject: Irwin turbo max bits Reply with quote

I found a set at Lowes for around 15 bucks or so. It even had a 1/2" bit with it. I use oil when I drill and I've been using the same bit for 40+ spots so far. Still sharp Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where did you get them at?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:37 am    Post subject: Irwin turbo max bits Reply with quote

I'm having success with Irwins turbomax bits. Better than pilot points. Just take your time.
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