Spot weld cutter suggestions (brands)

[Lx460]

Looking for a little advice on any specific spot cutter brands which work well, meaning I want one that won't go dull the first time I use it. I've never used one before but I assume there are differing qualities between the discount ones and the brand name kits. I see there are also a few differing style of cutters. Does one work better than another? I'm not looking to break the bank with this purchase but I'd like to get something that won't piss me off when I go to use it.
Thanks for the help.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I think I paid about $10 for one. They work great IMO.

 

[Lx460]

I think I paid about $10 for one. They work great IMO.

Where?

 

[Conductor562]

They aren't $10, but Eastwood has a nice selection:

http://www.eastwood.com/welders/spot-weld-cutters.html

 

[zkling]

I just grind an old drill bit, center drill or endmill flat with a small point in the middle.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Where?

KMSTools in western Canada. You could also try bolt supply warehouses or industrial supply or welding supply. If I was better at grinding bits I would use zklings suggestion.

 

[MotoDave]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KFGR2M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Ive been using one of these, works fine.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

^^^ that's the type in my pic.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KFGR2M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Ive been using one of these, works fine.

but read the review.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Hougen Rotacut man! https://www.google.com/search?safe=...sedr...0...1c.1.61.hp..10.3.359.0.Us5OSGg1mWc

 

[Mk3Mike]

Anyone try the HF one yet? I have it, but haven't gotten around to testing it out.

 

[txvwnut]

Wivco http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/2621-wivco-spot-eze-drill-kit-th-25-p-11598.aspx I've used these for years. The HF and Northern Tool ones are total $h!+ they'll break just about as soon as you make contact with the welded area, or at least thats what I've seen happen when someone sees my Wivco's and says here try these they're better.

 

[FJ 432]

Anyone try the HF one yet? I have it, but haven't gotten around to testing it out.

Yes. It works well for the money.

 

[twertsy]

Blair Rotabroach kit. Best going IMO. BUT, whatever you decide on, GET and USE THIS! Just a dip before every cut and it'll last longer than you can fathom.

 

[shanny19]

Appropriately sized rotabroach.

 

[umwaddee]

+1 on the Blair Rotabroach, adequately lubricated. Use a small drill bit to allow the center guide to ride. Plus the tool is modular since the cutting head is threaded on, so swapping tips is easy. Blair also offers various other tips that use the same setup. I really like mine and have used it on almost every panel of a 72 charger.