One trick I picked up from an old timer. Take an old drill bit, 1/4" perhaps, and flatten the end and sharpen it. Basically a bottoming bit at this point. Prime (or even paint I guess) the two panels to be joined. One has a hole punched or drilled it it, for spotwelding. Clean the paint/primer from the backing piece with the drill bit. Now you don't need weld-thru. you've got a clean surface, and the rest is protected.
I do both techniques. I mean to grab my weld through primer on the bracket I made, but realized when it was too late I grabbed the high-build. Ah well, I'll just clean out the hole and move on.
Yes. I can see the pictures now.
I am wondering if I can/should take on a new project. If I don't reorganize my garage the answer must be "no". I need to make some CAD models of my work benches and garage space to determine if there is sufficient depth for another car.
Returning to your pictures, how do you feel about weld-thru primers? Any preferred brands?
Doug L.
I've got a semi-workable 18" home-made brake. It frequently is sufficient, but I really need to get or build a better one as this one has sever limitations due to design.
Oops on the pics. I must have that folder set to private. it worked fine for me when I previewed it. Let me know if you can see the following 3 or not.
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