View Full Version : Spot Weld Removal


67restoproj
Mar 4th, 07, 09:52 AM
IS THERE A SPECIAL TOOL TO REMOVE SPOT WELDS OTHER THAN THE DRILL?? SOUNDS LIKE A STUPID QUESTION , BUT IM NOT SURE. WHAT SIZE DRILL BIT.....???:clonk: :D

BPOS
Mar 4th, 07, 09:59 AM
http://www.blairequipment.com/Spotweld_Cutters/Spotweld_Cutters.html

Check ebay or local auto body supply house. It's kinda like a holesaw. It cuts around the spot weld, leaving it attached to the lower panel. After you remove the outer panel, the spot weld is ground off of the lower panel.

gene_sc
Mar 4th, 07, 10:03 AM
Hello,
there are many ways to gt rid of spot welds.
1) regualar drill bit 5/16 ~ 3/8"
2) "Blair Spot Weld Cutters" like a mini hole saw
3) Grind thru the top layer with a cut off wheel

FYI using all caps and bold is considered yelling :eek:

Fred Ficarra
Mar 4th, 07, 11:19 AM
FYI using all caps and bold is considered yelling :eek:
Yes! Please don't do that. My eyes hurt!

Satatic
Mar 4th, 07, 12:42 PM
I just ordered some blair spotweld cutter thingys yesterday cause I was trying to drill out the spotwelds that I can't cut. Switching from dril bit to drill bit sucks and then when you get to the biggest one you gota to push as hard as you can and after two I was wore out.

gene_sc
Mar 4th, 07, 01:02 PM
Make sure to use a slow speed drill for the Blair cutters. I use a 1/2 air drill about 600 rpm. Otherwise you'll go thru a bunch of cutters

67restoproj
Mar 4th, 07, 01:14 PM
Hello,
there are many ways to gt rid of spot welds.
1) regualar drill bit 5/16 ~ 3/8"
2) "Blair Spot Weld Cutters" like a mini hole saw
3) Grind thru the top layer with a cut off wheel

FYI using all caps and bold is considered yelling :eek:

Sorry didnt mean to yell. I live far away....I wanted to make sure Iwas heard. Thanks for the info guys!!! Much appreciated;) :beers:

1969ss
Mar 4th, 07, 01:44 PM
Sometimes I use a dremel tool with the reinforced cut off wheels.

Rob

kart11
Mar 4th, 07, 06:42 PM
I like to use a "pilot point " bit from dewalt, they seem to work real well and the bit wont walk on you.