cj737 wrote:Regardless of the cable type, a flex head TIG torch is the best invention since internal combustion engines

Agreed! So much more control and not having to wrestle with the torch and cable makes life so much easier

So i managed to incorporate a ck17 flex head to my current setup with a superflex lead. A million times better! If you hold my existing setup horizontal it stuck out over a foot and a half before it curved down and now its so much better. No excuses now!

Thanks man, ill give them a try

Right so think i have decided on a CK 17 with superflex cable, now i need a foot pedal to replace the switch i currently use i cant see anything here in the uk with the type of plug i need, see pic attached. Anyone know of anything?

Mike wrote:S4m, welcome to the forum.

Thanks so much to learn!

Ok so been looking thismorning and i have an adapter that the superflex cable will go onto will attach a pic. So if im right i can buy a ck torch and the superflex line will carry the gas from the adapter meaning i only need a pedal and im sorted? [ attachment=0]20170417_104102.jpg[/attachment]

They sell a "SuperFlex" torch and cable kit with the Dinse style of connector (that's what your picture is showing). What you need to know is the size in MM of the Dinse, and whether your cable is a single or double (separate gas connection). Order the flexible head torch, you'll be much ...

S4m, welcome to the forum Judging by the brand of welder I'm guessing you might be somewhere in the UK? It helps if you provide a location in your profile, if even a country or city, not looking for a street address... :) You didn't say if you're using an air or water cooled torch, the CK brand is ...

Hi all, Bought a cros arc ac/dc tig 200amp welder to teach myself how to weld. Been practicing with stainless and ally. The torch i have is really awkward to use as the leads are so stiff and bulky. Not currently using a pedal and i think this isnt helping either. Can anyone suggest a reasonably pri...

Hi all,

Bought myself a tig welder because i wanted to learn! Looking forward to learning from you all. Need some advice on a new torch as the one i have is big and bulky with stiff leads making it really difficult to control. I will post in the relevant section.