How-To: Weld Plastics with a Hand Tool

1. Make sure a hand tool is right for the project and decide between pendulum or speed welding.
2. Read about recognizing if your tool is electrically certified for use in Canada.
3. Identify your plastics and ensure the base material and welding rod are the same. See our article and this convenient flow chart for help. 
4. Learn about the 3 parameters for plastic welding.
5. Find the correct welding temperature for your project.
6. Make sure to do some test welds!
7. Prepare the plastics for welding.
8. Depending on your method: Directions for pendulum welding. Directions for speed welding.
9. Evaluate your welding seam.​