Making a Spot Welder from an old microwave Part 3

Time to put the final product together.

An old battery charger looks like its the perfect size for the transformer and any other components

I don't think that transformer is good for much anymore.

I don’t think that transformer is good for much anymore.

Looks old. I saved this label (even though it might not be true anymore)

Looks old. I saved this label (even though it might not be true anymore)

Insides become outsides

Insides become outsides

Trying to remove the rust

Trying to nullify the rust as it might be easier just to take the surface off then paint over.

Trying to nullify the rust as it might be easier just to take the surface off then paint over.

Looks pretty cool like this, but I plan on painting it

Good stuff

Very old computer PSU has an IEC socket which I can salvage for the power input. Appropriate label below it too

Very old computer PSU has an IEC socket which I can salvage for the power input. Appropriate label below it too

Socket removed, turns out that label was actually the 110v/240v switch covered up. Also found a mains rated switch which might be suitable for the box

Socket removed, turns out that label was actually the 110v/240v switch covered up. Also found a mains rated switch which might be suitable for the box

Part 1 (Getting Parts)

Part 2 (Testing Assembly) 

Part 3 (Final Assembly) – (you are here)

 

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