Did you ever see a thin metal tab bonded to a battery terminal with little pock marks? That’s the work of a spot welder. Spot welding is one of those processes that doesn’t offer much in the ...

[Aaron Christophel] has a battery spot welder that costs a not unreasonable 30 euros and can also be used as a novelty power bank. He subjects it to a test and teardown in the video below the break.

Learn how to build a compact spot welding machine using a battery in this easy DIY tutorial. Spot welding is essential in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction.

030 dia. flux-cored wire on 1/8-in mild steel. Battery power is monitored continuously to provide consistent welding voltage regardless of the charge level. The Trek's low battery shutdown feature ...