eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

Search
Now in the UK!
  1. Home »
  2. Home & Garden »
  3. Home Repair & Maintenance »
  4. Exterior Home Repair »
  5. How to Spot Weld at Home
More Articles Like This
More by This Author
How To

How to Spot Weld at Home

Contributor
By Justin Obrien
eHow Contributing Writer
(0 Ratings)

Spot welding is frequently used to join sheets of metal together. Learn how to join metal together for many around-the-home projects as well as repair previously welded or riveted metal. Spot welding at home can be done easily with the proper equipment and techniques.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Grinder
  • Welding machine that can interchange welding guns
  • Spot welding gun
  • Clamps
  • Welding goggles
  • Welding mask
  • Spray lacquer or paint
  1. Step 1

    Grind the metal where it was previously welded or riveted to ensure a smooth join.

  2. Step 2

    Attach the grounding cable to the bottom piece to be welded. Press the spot welding gun against the top surface to be welded. Repeat along the seam.

  3. Step 3

    Coat the weld with spray lacquer or paint to prevent rust.

References

Who Can Help

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

eHow Article: How to Spot Weld at Home

  • See How Others Did It
  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Tags
Home & Garden
Ruby Bayan,

Meet Ruby Bayan eHow's Home & Garden Expert.

Get Free Home & Garden Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Partner Sites
eHow Home and Garden
eHow_eHow Home and Garden