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== Use ==
== Use ==
Light duty joining of thin metals by resistance welding.<br>
Light duty joining of thin metals by resistance welding.<br />


== Specs ==
== Specs ==
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|Electrical input
|Electrical input
|230 volts
110 volts
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|Rated output
|Rated output
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
This is a "by feel" kind of a tool, Harbor freight says it all regarding precision.<br>
This is a "by feel" kind of a tool, Harbor freight says it all regarding precision.<br />
Test your weld for strength, there is a chart in the manual for weld times, spacing and pressure.<br>
Test your weld for strength, there is a chart in the manual for weld times, spacing and pressure.<br />
I've been happy up 3/16 aluminum.<br>
I've been happy up 3/16 aluminum.<br />
If you want to make different tongs or tips, I think that would be awesome.<br>
If you want to make different tongs or tips, I think that would be awesome.<br />
I haven't tried copper yet, think it might weld to the tongs.<br>
I haven't tried copper yet, think it might weld to the tongs.<br />
 


'''This tool requires authorization for use.'''


'''This tool requires certification for use.'''
== List of Currently Certified Users ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
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|Michael Skilton
|Owner
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|Jesse Seay
|Michael Skilton
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== Manual ==
== Manual ==
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