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Make a Spot Welder for Cheap!!

Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make an 800 amp Spot Welder from common materials and for dirt cheap! Spot welders are used to fuse thin sheets of metal together and can cost hundreds of dollars to buy. In this video, we'll do it for practically nothing!
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WARNING:
Burning galvanized metal may release toxic Zinc Oxide fumes. This project is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted without adult supervision and adequate training. Misuse, or careless use, of tools or projects may result in severe electric shock, cardiac arrest, serious injury, permanent damage to equipment and property, and/or death. Use of this video content is at your own risk.
Music By: Music by Jason Shaw (RP-RockTune) www.audionautix...
Project Inspired By:
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Project History & More Info:
By modifying the secondary coil on a MOT, the transformer is converted from a high voltage/low current device into a low voltage/high current metal melter. High current can be directed to one focused location to fuse sheets of metal together on contact.
Using some scavenged parts from the microwave in a previous project, as well as some wood panels and a few other accessories, we can make a fully functional Spot Welder that works well, and has some built in safety precautions!
The electrical power is high enough to turn a nail into boiling liquid iron.
#tkor #thekingofrandom

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  • @MicrowaveTidalWave
    @MicrowaveTidalWave5 жыл бұрын

    Ohh these were the golden days

  • @barryallensecretserviceage7787

    @barryallensecretserviceage7787

    5 жыл бұрын

    Forreal

  • @mason_teamcummins3502

    @mason_teamcummins3502

    5 жыл бұрын

    7 line gaming the intro was amazing

  • @pancake6977

    @pancake6977

    5 жыл бұрын

    The day of mind blowing project

  • @bastianlanger4438

    @bastianlanger4438

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yas

  • @randytheracer3664

    @randytheracer3664

    4 жыл бұрын

    7 line gaming no the platinum days no diamond

  • @DragonBuilds
    @DragonBuilds5 жыл бұрын

    2012: DIY Spot Welder 2019: Mixing silly string and lipstick.

  • @nickarganbright7218

    @nickarganbright7218

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kinda random huh?

  • @SuperCaldor

    @SuperCaldor

    5 жыл бұрын

    rip

  • @user-og6ws6cy5l

    @user-og6ws6cy5l

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@nickarganbright7218 Exactly! xD

  • @laneguy4484

    @laneguy4484

    5 жыл бұрын

    RiceFlavoredGum true that rip

  • @ExternalDialogue

    @ExternalDialogue

    5 жыл бұрын

    2019: DIY funeral

  • @youalwaysloseatfortnite1098
    @youalwaysloseatfortnite10985 жыл бұрын

    Rest In Peace dude 😢 we miss you and I hope your family is doing ok ❤️❤️

  • @s1ash1

    @s1ash1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Stfu

  • @aliceaddison8638

    @aliceaddison8638

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@s1ash1 dude why tho

  • @diosaj4334

    @diosaj4334

    5 жыл бұрын

    S1ash go commit dig straight down

  • @Datfluffyboi-lt7dp

    @Datfluffyboi-lt7dp

    5 жыл бұрын

    I reported him he's gone

  • @netkoposeban9033

    @netkoposeban9033

    4 жыл бұрын

    you hope his family is ok? dude hes dead,you cant ask him if the family is ok

  • @gonzadam000
    @gonzadam0005 жыл бұрын

    This man always found a way to make life easier. Rest in Peace.

  • @Barsabus

    @Barsabus

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol yeah he invented all this stuff

  • @chriswade4716

    @chriswade4716

    2 жыл бұрын

    When did that happen?

  • @Evaning
    @Evaning5 жыл бұрын

    2012: Make a Spot Welder for Cheap!! 2018/19: Let us melt some Lipstick and play around like childs

  • @swupel3622

    @swupel3622

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ur damm right:(

  • @groverbundy899

    @groverbundy899

    5 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone understands

  • @ACE-lc3qy

    @ACE-lc3qy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yea cause grants not in the vids anymore

  • @gkglOTTIS

    @gkglOTTIS

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its a shame :(

  • @themilkman8647

    @themilkman8647

    5 жыл бұрын

    I miss the originals ☹️

  • @huuua2
    @huuua25 жыл бұрын

    Rip, the man, the myth, the legend!

  • @laoooyaa9531

    @laoooyaa9531

    5 жыл бұрын

    huuua2 THE KING OF RANDOM will be missed

  • @lunarcode

    @lunarcode

    5 жыл бұрын

    He will be remembered 😪😪😪

  • @imnotusingthisanymore2300

    @imnotusingthisanymore2300

    5 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @aboazimi679

    @aboazimi679

    5 жыл бұрын

    rest in peace indeed

  • @cheezez1904

    @cheezez1904

    5 жыл бұрын

    KZread will never be the same

  • @pinksapphire2898
    @pinksapphire28988 жыл бұрын

    i miss the old big projects... and the intro... and the background music... and everything 😭😭😭

  • @kirishraaj

    @kirishraaj

    8 жыл бұрын

    I KNOW RIGHT 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @callumkershaw110

    @callumkershaw110

    8 жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭don't even remind me 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @benivory3761

    @benivory3761

    8 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @nathanhartswick9955

    @nathanhartswick9955

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm a emo

  • @benproctor7826

    @benproctor7826

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😫😭😩😩😩😩😭😭

  • @prathavj7111
    @prathavj71115 жыл бұрын

    You took something which was lying in the dustbin waiting to be dumped away which practically costs 0$ and made a SPOT WELDER our of it!!! You're awesome, RIP you legend :(

  • @AmericanThunder
    @AmericanThunder9 жыл бұрын

    No stuttering, rambling or adding an "ok, so.." every 30 seconds, like 99% of videos on youtube! And you speak quickly and efficiently. Very well done video, and thanks for the info.

  • @raymonddunne627
    @raymonddunne6275 жыл бұрын

    It's hard watching these videos, who knew I could feel so much lose for someone I didn't know. I feel so bad for his wife and kids.

  • @AwesomeDesertTrains

    @AwesomeDesertTrains

    5 жыл бұрын

    Raymond Dunne same it happens to everyone no matter who it is or what it is

  • @charadreemurr7312

    @charadreemurr7312

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Horokiwibirb

    @Horokiwibirb

    4 жыл бұрын

    TRUE its painful to watch

  • @jppbiking7192

    @jppbiking7192

    4 жыл бұрын

    Raymond Dunne so true

  • @jasonwilliams2852

    @jasonwilliams2852

    4 жыл бұрын

    What happened?

  • @Protoplosion
    @Protoplosion Жыл бұрын

    I think this was the first video I watched all the way back when it was first released. Seeing that intro again brought back so many memories.

  • @CRAZYcoolTy

    @CRAZYcoolTy

    Жыл бұрын

    I KNOW RIGHT

  • @Chuckles417
    @Chuckles4175 жыл бұрын

    Gunna miss this guy, taught me more then ALL my school teachers ever did

  • @skyforce2132

    @skyforce2132

    5 жыл бұрын

    DeCicco Burnett exactly!!

  • @georgemclaughlin480

    @georgemclaughlin480

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @alf_url
    @alf_url5 жыл бұрын

    2012: The King of Random (in my opinion are useful if tight on budget) 2019: vIrAl tHiNgS oN iNsTaGrAm.

  • @Naga-zl8ry

    @Naga-zl8ry

    5 жыл бұрын

    Url Oi he’s dead

  • @ironicchannelname6457

    @ironicchannelname6457

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Naga-zl8ry ok?

  • @cuthon3574

    @cuthon3574

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nobody wanted him to go, but he does not need to tell the future when commenting.

  • @a.larkins7333

    @a.larkins7333

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Naga-zl8ry did he die AFTER he commented that ?

  • @moneyman8735

    @moneyman8735

    5 жыл бұрын

    Human Guy coincidence?i think not!

  • @coltrxne2154
    @coltrxne21548 жыл бұрын

    I love how he just happens to always "find" exactly what he needs for these projects

  • @the_dank_knight8509

    @the_dank_knight8509

    8 жыл бұрын

    well hes a tech person and he took classes

  • @sheikhabdullah5171

    @sheikhabdullah5171

    7 жыл бұрын

    hay he picked up trash

  • @jomomma1085

    @jomomma1085

    7 жыл бұрын

    I assume the objects he finds dictate the projects rather than the projects necessitating the finding of the objects.

  • @SaidsChannelofshadows

    @SaidsChannelofshadows

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sheikh Abdullah jh

  • @progamingrobloxmore8335

    @progamingrobloxmore8335

    7 жыл бұрын

    Smo Butter in his house

  • @TheSib
    @TheSib3 жыл бұрын

    Whoa! You just obtained an instant subscriber. What a fantastically done ‘how to’ video, that’s quick to the point, informative on all the pertinent information, without the ‘blah blah blah’, which is very annoying to someone seeking a quick remedy. Well done sir, and thank you! 👌🏻

  • @ajt9727
    @ajt97275 жыл бұрын

    long live the king of random RIP😓😥😇😇

  • @5falltv895

    @5falltv895

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hes already dead tho

  • @noprofilepic5083

    @noprofilepic5083

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol he ded

  • @robertvernon2186
    @robertvernon21869 жыл бұрын

    I will use this model to build a spot welder for batteries, but will put both electrode on the top bar, and fashion a simple vise on the bottom. Thank you so much for this great video. You never fail to impress with your simple, cheap, and useful videos for DIY projects.

  • @FracturedPixels
    @FracturedPixels10 жыл бұрын

    Man, this is awesome. I've needed one of these for so long and I just happen to have a spare microwave. You're a genius.

  • @ewanwilson1974
    @ewanwilson19746 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing to see how far Grant has come. He sounds so calm in this, kinda like on binging with babish. Whereas on his most recent videos (not with Nate in them) he has so much more energy and enthusiasm.

  • @justinpark939
    @justinpark9395 жыл бұрын

    I was about in my 3rd grade in NZ (recalling from memory) when I watched his videos. I would keep watching these videos for a certain time period. I moved on but now I saw the news of his death. I and all of us will miss him and no matter what you think of him now, we can say that we will miss him.

  • @decelmabanton923
    @decelmabanton9238 жыл бұрын

    next in grant thompson: how to make a death star for $5

  • @decelmabanton923

    @decelmabanton923

    8 жыл бұрын

    xD

  • @decelmabanton923

    @decelmabanton923

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Decelma Banton HEY LOOK IM REPLYING TO MY OWN REPLY

  • @decelmabanton923

    @decelmabanton923

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Decelma Banton REPLYCEPTION

  • @user-rw2hi8es8d

    @user-rw2hi8es8d

    8 жыл бұрын

    the loneliest person ever

  • @pancakepuppy5880

    @pancakepuppy5880

    8 жыл бұрын

    This is...Sad...

  • @PhysicSticks
    @PhysicSticks10 жыл бұрын

    Hold on a sec... How did I get from gaming videos to welding videos on this site... Da fuk?!?

  • @pigwarts

    @pigwarts

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thats the beauty of youtube.

  • @reidxf54

    @reidxf54

    10 жыл бұрын

    Pigwarts5Ever

  • @hiimhaste654

    @hiimhaste654

    10 жыл бұрын

    Pigwarts5Ever yes

  • @nosay2930

    @nosay2930

    10 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps he grew up

  • @DarkShiftMusic

    @DarkShiftMusic

    10 жыл бұрын

    Pigwarts5Ever I think you mean the inaccuracy of KZread's "related" system.

  • @sirered888
    @sirered8885 жыл бұрын

    He made life easy for us. Still helping after gone. This man will always be missed and no one will replace him.

  • @loganpennington5253
    @loganpennington52535 жыл бұрын

    This man had me up at 2 am on school nights just because I wanted to see how to do these things and learn. You will be missed by many Rest In Peace you were an inspiration to a lot of people 😢

  • @crazymarkmc
    @crazymarkmc9 жыл бұрын

    now im gona make my neighbor throw out his microwave

  • @sarmisthakar8626

    @sarmisthakar8626

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @dojostarfox4520
    @dojostarfox45209 жыл бұрын

    I think you should get some better tools... you deserve them. Tools in creative hands are the most valuable things in the universe.. I think.

  • @frugivorismoumasolucaosimb9882

    @frugivorismoumasolucaosimb9882

    9 жыл бұрын

    I think you missed the whole point of this video.

  • @kingofallgays2965

    @kingofallgays2965

    9 жыл бұрын

    This project doesn't work on ps4 or Xbox one due to patches on call of duty advanced warfare so get rekt m8 420 weed quick scope mog

  • @danyala.1659

    @danyala.1659

    9 жыл бұрын

    Frugivorismo Uma Solução Simbiótica lmao

  • @artofurmomma

    @artofurmomma

    9 жыл бұрын

    Zachary Piche I think the makeshift tools make his channel more interesting.

  • @dojostarfox4520

    @dojostarfox4520

    9 жыл бұрын

    I was mostly talking about his lack of a band saw which is probably the most useful saw there is.. in hind sight I should have been more specific. I do appreciate the fact that he makes great stuff with common household items and tools (although where I'm from a band saw is a common household tool).

  • @jesussiqueiros945
    @jesussiqueiros9455 жыл бұрын

    Whos here after his passing?😭🙏

  • @Nathan-u2g

    @Nathan-u2g

    5 жыл бұрын

    me

  • @mudpug4638

    @mudpug4638

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @Nathan-u2g

    @Nathan-u2g

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mudpug4638 same

  • @joshohmygosh1.0

    @joshohmygosh1.0

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me 😭

  • @dawnfornear9273

    @dawnfornear9273

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @simondanger1203
    @simondanger12037 жыл бұрын

    This guy went from making this to making plastic spoons

  • @BestDiesel1970

    @BestDiesel1970

    7 жыл бұрын

    Simon Danger ikr

  • @justincabanos4124

    @justincabanos4124

    7 жыл бұрын

    Simon Danger lol so true

  • @equintrinity8678

    @equintrinity8678

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's because so people can do it on their own

  • @morganmagargle8319

    @morganmagargle8319

    6 жыл бұрын

    Simon Danger this is 5 years old. Wow

  • @j.p.productions7839

    @j.p.productions7839

    6 жыл бұрын

    M - J - MAGARGLE I know

  • @oscarhj100
    @oscarhj1008 жыл бұрын

    soon this guy will show us how to make a nuke for under 15 bucks xD

  • @TheRealDrae

    @TheRealDrae

    8 жыл бұрын

    Bah, how to make a nuke from bible verses.

  • @oscarhj100

    @oscarhj100

    8 жыл бұрын

    na just from an old microwave and tv

  • @DimasLV83

    @DimasLV83

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Oscar Jørgensen ask him to make quadcopter first

  • @jamesboyer3848

    @jamesboyer3848

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Oscar Jørgensen yeah, out of a washing machine

  • @davidcummings1738

    @davidcummings1738

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Boyer hahaha I'm dead XD

  • @fernysadoc1
    @fernysadoc110 жыл бұрын

    I just built it and it works better than I thought it was going to do. It works great, although it took a lot of time. Thanks man!

  • @cloroxbleach9222

    @cloroxbleach9222

    Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you still have it around lol

  • @jeromesassani9537
    @jeromesassani95374 жыл бұрын

    I just disassembled a microwave oven for the magnets and was about to throw the rest out when I came across your article. I am in need of a spot welder to connect the hasp onto a new pot for my still. Tou have made my winter. Thank You and I will be sure to follow up.

  • @robross5788
    @robross57888 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of do-it-yourself articles on the internet but having studied yours I think it is the best and it looks good. I shall be making one shortly.

  • @Masterbuilder333
    @Masterbuilder33310 жыл бұрын

    Do many people wake up and say: "Oh yea, I should make a spot welder today." ?

  • @persebra

    @persebra

    10 жыл бұрын

    this video has over 20,000 likes, so yeah.

  • @Masterbuilder333

    @Masterbuilder333

    10 жыл бұрын

    That doesn't mean they all made one. :P

  • @freakshowboy9

    @freakshowboy9

    10 жыл бұрын

    Masterbuilder333 well im broke, i find free microwaves all the time.. i may make one so count me.. ppl don't just wake up and say their ganna build this, they find an interesting video like this or it starts with an ideal from goofing with electronics and projects.. i know this first hand. but idk what exactly i would spot weld and since im broke it will probably be a while till i need on then i may build it.

  • @persebra

    @persebra

    10 жыл бұрын

    Masterbuilder333 What people say and what they do are two different things, I am guessing people at least think about it.

  • @Cpl.Cadaver

    @Cpl.Cadaver

    10 жыл бұрын

    I've been needing a spot welder to finish a project I have been working on. I just need to fuse some music wire together. So yeah, Some people do wake saying, "I should make a spot welder today." In a few days, I'll do just that.

  • @patmcbride9853
    @patmcbride98538 жыл бұрын

    Be careful with items like those washers. They appear to be plated and plating materials can lead to toxic fumes when welded.

  • @davidg1950

    @davidg1950

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Pat McBride Very good point!! I would say YES zinc welding is very hazardous. But the people that do these projects should know this in advance. I would put those that do not thoroughly check these hazardous things out first as being totally stupid. And I would hope that those who do want to try out these experimental projects will get their ducks in a straight row before just jumping in. For one thing working with electricity is the number one thing in killing very many DIYers. So for anyone trying to make anything using electricity I say KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!! Period! I have been shocked by everything from high amperage 12 volt capacitors to 480 volt. The worst was a 208 volt circuit that I only had one phase turned off. Oh and where a good mask when welding Zinc!!!

  • @dingdingdingdiiiiing

    @dingdingdingdiiiiing

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Pat McBride every welding process releases more or less toxic fumes, but you're right, zinc and nickel are not to be messed with, I always get rid of the coating with acid. The real problem though, is the chromium, you can only grind it off...

  • @steelavocado1
    @steelavocado14 жыл бұрын

    Who else misses random weekend projects?

  • @ssnventuresweprovidesoluti3598

    @ssnventuresweprovidesoluti3598

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me!

  • @IanHawthornThain
    @IanHawthornThain8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! A well-made video about a well-made project. (You could give lessons to some of the other would-be movie directors here.)

  • @MrPdante
    @MrPdante10 жыл бұрын

    only thing I'd change is to hollow out the arms to allow the wire to go inside.

  • @dazaro3
    @dazaro310 жыл бұрын

    Wow ,nice job.

  • @pauljordan5318

    @pauljordan5318

    8 жыл бұрын

    +farhal aham farhal ahamad 3 months ago +Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" can you teach me how to make a emergency cell phone electricity stuff biggest fan and sub thank or mabye you could send me Thank you with a capital Tad

  • @lilith6072

    @lilith6072

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Paul Jordan Paul Jordan 1 week ago +farhal aham farhal ahamad 3 months ago +Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" can you teach me how to make a emergency cell phone electricity stuff biggest fan and sub thank or mabye you could send me Thank you with a capital Tad

  • @mitiorblaster

    @mitiorblaster

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" how long did it take you to build this,it seems really awesome but times 36.

  • @ramliruben

    @ramliruben

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Marsmallow King Marsmallow King 3 weeks ago +Paul Jordan Paul Jordan 1 week ago +farhal aham farhal ahamad 3 months ago +Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" can you teach me how to make a emergency cell phone electricity stuff biggest fan and sub thank or mabye you could send me Thank you with a capital Tad

  • @likemonster123

    @likemonster123

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Grim Secrets to

  • @mikew2068
    @mikew20685 жыл бұрын

    RIP been watching his videos for a long time he has a great legacy that will live on.

  • @meltossmedia
    @meltossmedia5 жыл бұрын

    Haha, when this video first came out I was mesmerized by this, not understanding anything here, 7 years later I'm now an Electrical Engineer and this is child's play, time really flies.

  • @Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980
    @Friedrich-Wilhelm-19808 жыл бұрын

    this just saved me $800

  • @YeHnJaCk

    @YeHnJaCk

    8 жыл бұрын

    +VK70001.P Said no one ever.

  • @Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980

    @Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Gentle Gamer that's not accurate i said it your just full of misinformation

  • @moltenlava759

    @moltenlava759

    8 жыл бұрын

    +VK70001.P Tru dat, it saved me $ - 2

  • @MrBEAN584

    @MrBEAN584

    8 жыл бұрын

    +VK70001.P well. it doesnt really have that umpf you need to weld properly. but it does something :p

  • @nivmoshe5536

    @nivmoshe5536

    7 жыл бұрын

    what was the overall cost for the components you used to build that welder?

  • @johnbrooksby551
    @johnbrooksby5518 жыл бұрын

    My 9-year-old son just watched this and said "Do we have any extra microwaves?" :)

  • @Minininja249

    @Minininja249

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is dead

  • @koningbolo4700
    @koningbolo47005 жыл бұрын

    For those attempting a similar device I recommend getting copper mig welding electrodes. Cheap, made from a copper alloy which prevents steel from sticking to it and is designed to withstand high temperatures and the come with a M6 threaded piece for easy fitting...

  • @papadennis5408
    @papadennis54087 жыл бұрын

    Now I would have never known this could be done.... You are the man.... I will build me one when I get to my new home.

  • @AlphaSteelFang005
    @AlphaSteelFang0059 жыл бұрын

    You should seriously patent that thing

  • @AlphaSteelFang005

    @AlphaSteelFang005

    9 жыл бұрын

    PwnageDev true

  • @binarybandit6379

    @binarybandit6379

    9 жыл бұрын

    PwnageDev May I Ask Why Are You Typing Like This?

  • @BoomerangPlays

    @BoomerangPlays

    9 жыл бұрын

    PwnageDev he meant capitalizing the first letter of every word

  • @jeffreygrandin1574

    @jeffreygrandin1574

    9 жыл бұрын

    PwnageDev their*

  • @propellstudios2642

    @propellstudios2642

    9 жыл бұрын

    PwnageDev lol what an excuse.

  • @jacksonhammy
    @jacksonhammy10 жыл бұрын

    awesome! but you guys REALLY need to adopt the metric system :(

  • @louf7178

    @louf7178

    6 жыл бұрын

    jacksonhammy No, I REALLY don't.

  • @alkalinect7621
    @alkalinect76214 жыл бұрын

    Brings a tear to my eye miss this man

  • @AsaturnNgenesis
    @AsaturnNgenesis5 жыл бұрын

    This is the first video of yours I watched. I can't believe you're gone. I spent so many nights watching your videos, staying up late, and taking it all in. I hope you're doing fine, wherever you are.

  • @stephendesmond1309
    @stephendesmond13099 жыл бұрын

    Good gosh, thanks for the post! I do not even have to have to make a home depot run for this! There have been so many times I would have used this rather than pull out the Mig. I think ill bore the arms and run the leads up inside the arms but for most people this may not be a option (less common tools/drills). Great job, thank you for taking the time to post this and so many other things. Btw am I correct that this will draw the same amps as the original microwave? I have a couple of push button reset breakers (10 and 15a) and I am thinking of using one. (again the odd things I have here, I serviced electric door openers, mostly garage type for 18 years and saved old stuff cause you never know when you going to need a relay, contactor or other odd part). Thanks again

  • @DanieleGiorgino

    @DanieleGiorgino

    9 жыл бұрын

    You could probably save yourself a lot of effort by just re-purposing old welding wires.

  • @souldateleporter
    @souldateleporter8 жыл бұрын

    there's Grant going through our trash.... again

  • @TheMyopicFed

    @TheMyopicFed

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mike Vlogs check the date before replying to a comment

  • @BlueBerry-oj2zz

    @BlueBerry-oj2zz

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMyopicFed alot of people have been doing that in here

  • @zachaboy
    @zachaboy5 жыл бұрын

    He will be missed BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN I honestly hope KZread puts something about him in the 2019 rewind

  • @John-dp3ln
    @John-dp3ln8 жыл бұрын

    Great project, much nicer than others on youtube. Needs to have primary fused and a relay between the pushbutton and primary. Works great.

  • @AlonShap
    @AlonShap7 жыл бұрын

    Miss those days when you really show your skills

  • @DyS_Splat

    @DyS_Splat

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alon Shapira we miss all the days now

  • @schmecklin377
    @schmecklin3779 жыл бұрын

    Man you are a smart person.

  • @yousef9561

    @yousef9561

    9 жыл бұрын

    ME! thanks

  • @TheMan-qg2bg

    @TheMan-qg2bg

    9 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome

  • @Chazay

    @Chazay

    9 жыл бұрын

    chad h Ever heard of FouseyTube?

  • @abdulqadirpatel514

    @abdulqadirpatel514

    9 жыл бұрын

    ChazayPwns yh he cool

  • @haitianrefugee8454

    @haitianrefugee8454

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Chazay Yeah it sucks. 3 minutes of my life I would like to have back.

  • @user-yj6cl1nf8c
    @user-yj6cl1nf8c2 жыл бұрын

    I agree these videos are the golden days. Now it’s the gone but not forgotten days.

  • @zachrichard9440
    @zachrichard94404 жыл бұрын

    this was the best era of TKOR

  • @TheDuckofDoom.
    @TheDuckofDoom.8 жыл бұрын

    The tips will last longer and stick less if you tilt the part being welded. So that the left of one electrode and right of the other contact the item and the current flows through on the diagonal. Also mount it on a bench and add a cord or wire connected to a foot pedal to free a hand. Could even add a spring to make the pedal two stage, one stage to contact the part and with a bit more pressure the second stage engages the switch.

  • @randomclipsinc.9700
    @randomclipsinc.97008 жыл бұрын

    Who here can't imagine Grant with a really angry face?

  • @jamal1362

    @jamal1362

    8 жыл бұрын

    Im trying so hard rn but i cant

  • @musa236ruleryt6

    @musa236ruleryt6

    8 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @wataterp7341

    @wataterp7341

    8 жыл бұрын

    I can imagine him being angry! :D

  • @davidmoore7257
    @davidmoore72573 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been binge watching all the grant videos, truly missed.

  • @donaldharvey763
    @donaldharvey7638 жыл бұрын

    wow never thought it could be that easy had a few jobs I was using a spot welder resentley will love to try to make your spot welder it's looks amazing to thankyou

  • @IchibanMoto
    @IchibanMoto9 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure I can adapt this method to make a stud welder for pulling dents

  • @A1Skeptic
    @A1Skeptic8 жыл бұрын

    Anyone copying this fine project should consider adding a relay between that little interlock switch and the transformer. All microwave ovens have a relay or triac that switches power to the main transformer. The little interlock door switch does not, and is not rated to handle the full current draw of the transformer. [ I note here that it obviously worked in the video, but that doesn't mean it wasn't limiting power or heating excessively which could be dangerous in one's hand.] The switch should control the relay which then can supply full power to the transformer, safely. TLDR: I'm suggesting a small improvement for a great project.

  • @StraponDivine

    @StraponDivine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Buying a heavier duty spring switch seems easier than making a relay, either would work though

  • @garywestin6907

    @garywestin6907

    8 жыл бұрын

    +A1Skeptic Yes, I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw that little switch. This is a good idea although I use my everlast tig welder for a spot welder. I just needed to adjust the downslope to get the spot welds consistent.

  • @zanpekosak2383

    @zanpekosak2383

    8 жыл бұрын

    +A1Skeptic Where can i find a relay like that-im making the exakt same project

  • @zanpekosak2383

    @zanpekosak2383

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanska,i actually put apart one and i didn see the relay. is it on the circuit board?

  • @A1Skeptic

    @A1Skeptic

    8 жыл бұрын

    No, the power relay is generally a large stand alone relay about two inches square. Newer ovens may do away with the relay and use a large power transistor or triac to control power to the transformer and so to the magnetron.. You can trace the power lead back from the primary of the large transformer to figure out what they are using to switch power. The secondary of the transformer will be connected to a capacitor, diode, and the magnetron.

  • @cheryl4351
    @cheryl43515 жыл бұрын

    Thank youtube, putting this blessed mans vids in recommended, Thank you

  • @ethansteen8880
    @ethansteen88805 жыл бұрын

    this man got me through my 7th grade year i really miss him man

  • @theMACH1NST
    @theMACH1NST6 ай бұрын

    In the beginning: spot welders and stuff I will actually use Now: melting crayons

  • @tribulation138
    @tribulation13810 жыл бұрын

    I think people need to realize if your looking to make a spot welder. you need at least some basic hand tools To even do this project. I'm 32 years old and I am a tinker and back yard mechanic by hobby. It took me years to accumulate hand tools wrenches machines etc. I always have scrap wood and misc screws and wire I save. If I did this project it would cost next to nothing. But a beginner could buy a cheap hand drill and hack saw and some wood screws.

  • @alanc9492

    @alanc9492

    10 жыл бұрын

    Same Here It pays to be a Pack-Rat!

  • @kryptonian69
    @kryptonian695 жыл бұрын

    REST IN PEACE BROTHER ,I will always be your fan

  • @Remacno89
    @Remacno897 жыл бұрын

    Your projects are amazing. I like playing with mechanical and electrical components myself but I learn by doing. I am not trained in any way. Watching your videos it makes me want to buy some power tools and hop right into these.

  • @valveman12
    @valveman129 жыл бұрын

    Michael Wiegand Yes dangerous if you don't know what you are doing. However 2V is not going to hurt you. You can hold on the the electrodes all day long with the power on with no problem. My commercial spot welder does not have a breaker or a fuse. He is using wood. What better insulation. I get that you are warning of potential dangers but that goes with using any power tool. Common Sense may not be so common with some people. Those people should stay away from any project that uses electricity or any sharp objects for that matter.

  • @valveman12

    @valveman12

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Yes you make a good point. I vote for a relay as well.

  • @valveman12

    @valveman12

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Well it's actually both voltage and current. Need a high enough voltage to cause the current to flow.

  • @Hyginx
    @Hyginx10 жыл бұрын

    Great build, but please take under consideration of the cost for ALL materials. I hate it when video makers don't take under consideration that others might not have the parts required for the build already available (tools excluded of course). So in the future, please don't say that it is only a few bucks when you could be spending $100+.

  • @wellDAAaaaMbro

    @wellDAAaaaMbro

    10 жыл бұрын

    Lol seriously? Shut up dude. Stop being a crybaby. This guy is a genius and this video is amazing. Don't cry over the cost unless you actually planned on following his instructions to make one.

  • @Hyginx

    @Hyginx

    10 жыл бұрын

    I'm just making a recommendation. I never said he was stupid or made any sort of negative comment about him. I stated what i disliked about it in hopes that he may consider listening to it. As for the instructions, I did listen to them and I followed them. But what if you don't have the parts available? That's all I was saying.

  • @Jake-dx7vn

    @Jake-dx7vn

    10 жыл бұрын

    Then you follow the chain of his videos referenced in the beginning that show you how to get the parts for free.

  • @artificermade3396

    @artificermade3396

    10 жыл бұрын

    Do they have craigslist where you live? Or something like it? Do they have scrap yards or metal recycling businesses? No matter who you are or where you live, if you want one you can get a MOT for less than $10. What else is there? Some wire? Some wood? Even if the whole thing costs you $20, compared to $150-250 this is a freebee

  • @jordanzish

    @jordanzish

    10 жыл бұрын

    I think his quote is to show what can be achieved if you're willing to get your hands dirty rather than buying everything. Also, I'd say old microwaves are pretty much a renewable resource lol

  • @quantumsaiyans
    @quantumsaiyans5 жыл бұрын

    Miss you dude, youll always be the legendary king of random

  • @mofaksalman2183
    @mofaksalman21838 жыл бұрын

    fantastic, superb and wonderful project and I am Turkmen from Iraq but living in UK

  • @burglecutt1447
    @burglecutt14479 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome, it will only take you about 5 days to make without killing yourself in the process. It would be amazing to have a big pile of junk laying around just so I can melt a couple nails together. Save 200 dollars and spent a week making a wooden fire starter. If you dont have a job then you wont lose money making it! Totally safe and after a day of use hopefully you will still have your vision and not look like fredy Krueger. Built yours today!

  • @CyberRecycle

    @CyberRecycle

    9 жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not, but i actually have all these parts in my scrap pile. It's not about the money or time, but about the process of CREATING from scratch. Seriously...

  • @TheStellaruniversexm

    @TheStellaruniversexm

    9 жыл бұрын

    Is it a joke?

  • @bradenkwedor2024
    @bradenkwedor20245 жыл бұрын

    He had to die for KZread to start recommending these? Wow

  • @riceasian3187

    @riceasian3187

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dude wtf

  • @cubicow7561
    @cubicow75614 жыл бұрын

    Wish they still made this content...rip grant we all miss you

  • @observingrogue7652
    @observingrogue76528 жыл бұрын

    You're a Genius! This is very well made. I don't know much about McGiver, but is it rude to call you a modern him?

  • @ruvimnemets6303
    @ruvimnemets63035 жыл бұрын

    Rest in heaven buddy we will miss u

  • @oppositeworlds1460
    @oppositeworlds146010 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this great video. The best so far, plus the way the device looks is much better than the others. Not only that but the way you explain everything is crystal clear; greetings. Please just ignore the shrimp heads and their stupid comments. Keep on doing these great projects. We love them.

  • @thebloxxer22
    @thebloxxer228 жыл бұрын

    I am adding this to the Homemade Industrial Tool playlist.

  • @joeykrieter4701
    @joeykrieter47014 жыл бұрын

    First video I ever watched of his. Thank you for inspiring me.

  • @ogpuddinpops456
    @ogpuddinpops4565 жыл бұрын

    Rip man you’ll be missed 😢

  • @mr_gamingcat

    @mr_gamingcat

    5 жыл бұрын

    Who knew that this would happen

  • @zerefragn5626
    @zerefragn56264 жыл бұрын

    He is helping us even after he passed away R.I.P man

  • @QuickSilverize
    @QuickSilverize8 жыл бұрын

    This is seriously the best channel I've ever subscribed to.

  • @zanpekosak2383
    @zanpekosak23838 жыл бұрын

    In one of your FAQ you told us that you often make projects for which you need to do another project. What about a video whic would enclude this spot welder to show us what it can do? Great videos!

  • @user-be6vu6ex3p
    @user-be6vu6ex3p8 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Grant Thompson i was wandering if you know a project to create a battery spot welder, if you know i really want to see how it's made!!!!!

  • @W00DY420
    @W00DY4205 жыл бұрын

    RIP KING OF RANDOM WE ALL MISS YOU ❤️🤴🏼

  • @pjneslo8979
    @pjneslo89797 жыл бұрын

    Grant you are an absolute genious. You can manufacture these things for pennies....

  • @nathandunahoo6030
    @nathandunahoo60307 жыл бұрын

    one of my favorite videos on KZread ever. Please make more cool projects like this!

  • @rockereab5427
    @rockereab54277 жыл бұрын

    His voice has changed so much

  • @animalmother556x45

    @animalmother556x45

    7 жыл бұрын

    RockerEAB .....not just his voice......every molecule of his entire channel has eroded into nonsensical videos that appeal to his child-like subscribers. This video is an example of his glory days. Sadly, he doesn't understand this yet.

  • @mudra4227

    @mudra4227

    6 жыл бұрын

    RockerEAB ikr!

  • @suicidalsaviour5689

    @suicidalsaviour5689

    6 жыл бұрын

    RockerEAB He has also aged alot. :)

  • @danmcbmusic

    @danmcbmusic

    5 жыл бұрын

    yeah, he was bass-baritone before he slipped with one of those copper electrodes.

  • @Eyskapz

    @Eyskapz

    5 жыл бұрын

    There new presentators

  • @sinancetinkaya
    @sinancetinkaya8 жыл бұрын

    Where do you shoot these videos? At a hardware store? All the tools you have cost a fortune.

  • @osamabeenlying3020

    @osamabeenlying3020

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sinan Çetinkaya he owns them

  • @wvresident7004

    @wvresident7004

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sinan Çetinkaya Ya it needs more duct tape.

  • @eraldorh

    @eraldorh

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sinan Çetinkaya He gets over a million views for every video. The guy is probably a millionaire by now.

  • @Jellyinanutshell

    @Jellyinanutshell

    8 жыл бұрын

    He buy them from garage sales 😄

  • @revampedharpy09

    @revampedharpy09

    8 жыл бұрын

    +eraldorh yeah youtube payment doesn't work like you probably think. its not view based (well views are relevant but ill explain in a minute). when you monitize a video, youtube place ads in your videos, and a portion of the profits youtube make from the ads on your videos (i dont know the exact amount but its pretty small, my friend has like 4000 views and allows ads and he checked how much hes earned, 10p... in like 14 months) is diverted to you.

  • @mindofmadness5593
    @mindofmadness55938 жыл бұрын

    Ha! I should have known you'd be in there on the DIY thingy!

  • @alcoleman5261
    @alcoleman52618 жыл бұрын

    Grant is the greatest. Good luck in this life young man.

  • @darthvader6533
    @darthvader65337 жыл бұрын

    he says its "out of his price range", and yet his house is huge with a pool and a waterfall.

  • @pissmonkey9149

    @pissmonkey9149

    7 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking that too.

  • @AndersVestlund

    @AndersVestlund

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ethan Krantz - That's why it's out of his price range! :D

  • @darthvader6533

    @darthvader6533

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Anders Vestlund, he says it in the video

  • @darthvader6533

    @darthvader6533

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Mustafa Rizvi, very true.

  • @MrFXman

    @MrFXman

    7 жыл бұрын

    I was about to comment on that (about the 5 mil. views he got) but then I saw this comment

  • @jaceallison5098
    @jaceallison50985 жыл бұрын

    We all miss you man, I wish it wasn't true.

  • @olivierchartier1700
    @olivierchartier17006 жыл бұрын

    You can use soldering iron tips as a spot welder tip because there made of copper and they will last more longer than the bare copier 6 gauge wire

  • @ecliptzgaming6024
    @ecliptzgaming60247 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome and if I was that talented I would make it, great invention and great steps

  • @emmitstewart1921
    @emmitstewart19218 жыл бұрын

    Be sure to wear safety gear. Pellets of hot metal can fly off and give you a serious burn. This is not a toy, it's a serious tool

  • @youcansave15ormoreoncarins75

    @youcansave15ormoreoncarins75

    8 жыл бұрын

    not really it just melts it without anything flying it releases fumes

  • @emmitstewart1921

    @emmitstewart1921

    8 жыл бұрын

    I worked for six years in a shop with spot welders. They do give off flying pellets of hot metal at times.

  • @youcansave15ormoreoncarins75

    @youcansave15ormoreoncarins75

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Emmit Stewart oh

  • @artist2625

    @artist2625

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Emmit Stewart why don't you marry it

  • @emmitstewart1921

    @emmitstewart1921

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ian Hawthorn Thain Unless the welder is a woman who doesn't happen to be wearing a bra. It happened one day in the shop where I worked. After that, a bra was required safety gear for all female welders.

  • @quinnderp
    @quinnderp2 жыл бұрын

    tbh thekingofrandom content quality startted declining after his death. i still miss him

  • @joshuabarber2481
    @joshuabarber24818 жыл бұрын

    you could use this on a big chain and spot weld the links together in a natural form and use it as a mailbox holder or cocktail table

  • @markcjohnsen
    @markcjohnsen8 жыл бұрын

    That was really creative and ingenious! It would have been nice to cover the basics of 'how a spot welder works' at the beginning to put the transformer and wiring in context. Definitely, you have some creative ideas and your fab skills are excellent. Really enjoyed that!