mattseries2

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How do i go about doing this?

Trying to remove my battery tray

foreigneRS

buy a special spot weld drill bit. there's 2 types commonly available.

vinnyvangough

I was looking at getting a set of spot weld drill bits to drill spot welds. Couple of my mates said that they are not worth getting and just use a normal drill bit, but others say they are well worth having. So look forward to any reply's to your post

mattseries2

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I brought one and it was wank! Waste of £7!

S1

As foreigner RS says there are two types. One is like a small hole cutter which cuts around the spot weld. Ive never used this type as it leaves metal to grind/clean up after. I use the type which is like a normal drill bit but flat on the end with a centre pip. I centre punch the middle of the spot weld first. These type remove the spot weld from the top panel. With a bit of practice you can leave the bottom panel undamaged ready for a new panel to be welded on. You have to be careful not to overheat them as they will blunt very easily but can go on for ages if used properly.

vinnyvangough

Something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

S1

They're the ones i dont use.

These are the ones I use.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SYKES-PICKAVAN...item588af13f83

Turbosimpsons

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the flat one's are great. iv'e used them loads of times they are the best one's for the job.

vaughant

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Got to disagree there chap,the ones with a claw are much better,but you really need to give them a good hole punch first as a guide as they can move around a bit otherwise.

Nothing wrong with the other type but I'm definitely converted after using the spring loaded claw ones!!!

I like the fact that they leave a little bit of metal behind as it a lot easier to weld the new panel too after you've drilled the holes.

botters

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+1 far better way of removing spot welds

foreigneRS

where did you bring it from?

cossiecrew

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These are the ones I use.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SYKES-PICKAVAN...f83[/quote]

im in the crash repair trade and use these everyday

mattseries2

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screw fix

vaughant

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Got the claw one from machine mart.

foreigneRS

did you buy it from there as well?

mattseries2

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....?

vinnyvangough

[quote=cossiecrew;5196990]Just bought one. I'll give it a go and see how it goes. Gotta remove some Mk6 Escort wings

foreigneRS

buy - bought

bring - brought

mattseries2

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Very sorry!

Knew what i ment!

foreigneRS

did you mean 'meant'

mattseries2

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