Which tig torch? - Page 1

S4m · Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:04 pm

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

Poland308 · Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:33 pm

A 17 flex head is the go to work horse on my work rig. Pipe and patches it's a good balance between amp capacity and light weight/use ability. Plus there cheap! Burn one up and you get a new one for $20.

electrode · Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:20 am

Does anybody have a Swivel Head tig torch and if so, if that as good as a Flex Head?? Just curious.

Oscar · Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:09 am

Poland308 wrote:A 17 flex head is the go to work horse on my work rig. Pipe and patches it's a good balance between amp capacity and light weight/use ability. Plus there cheap! Burn one up and you get a new one for $20.

It's usually not the torch that "burns up" (since they are usually made of brass/copper), but rather the cable that gets smoked from the inside out.

electrode wrote:Does anybody have a Swivel Head tig torch and if so, if that as good as a Flex Head?? Just curious.

I have both. Never reach for the flex anymore.

electrode · Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:40 am

Oscar wrote:
electrode wrote:Does anybody have a Swivel Head tig torch and if so, if that as good as a Flex Head?? Just curious.
I have both. Never reach for the flex anymore.

Thanks for the comment. I may have to get a swivel head torch for my birthday or some excuse.

Oscar · Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:21 pm

Swivel head + TIG Button = the ULTIMATE TIG torch setup. IMO. Until they invent one that reads your mind and changes your thoughts to a machine's input signal, I feel this kicks a lot of A#*.

electrode · Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:29 pm

Oscar wrote:Swivel head + TIG Button = the ULTIMATE TIG torch setup. IMO. Until they invent one that reads your mind and changes your thoughts to a machine's input signal, I feel this kicks a lot of A#*.

Looks like a winner. I was following the thread on the TIG Button too. Too bad I am in the middle of spending a whole bunch of money right now on major stuff like concrete and shade. I may have to sell something so I can buy these things.

What brand is that swivel head torch?

Oscar · Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:19 pm

That's a Tec Torch. They go under their WeldTec line, this would be the i-head Roto-head torch. Similar to the CK Flex-loc.

electrode · Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:38 pm

Oscar wrote:That's a Tec Torch. They go under their WeldTec line, this would be the i-head Roto-head torch. Similar to the CK Flex-loc.

Ok, thanks for the info. I think WP makes one too. So I have options.

Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:03 pm

I LOVE the CK Flexloc. I'll never have another flex-head.

I've not tried other brands of this style, but I'm supposed to be getting another brand to try. The prototype has been back for several revisions, so I haven't seen it yet, but after the time involved, it should really be something.

Steve S

electrode · Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:23 pm

Otto Nobedder wrote:I LOVE the CK Flexloc. I'll never have another flex-head.

I've not tried other brands of this style, but I'm supposed to be getting another brand to try. The prototype has been back for several revisions, so I haven't seen it yet, but after the time involved, it should really be something.

Steve S

You can't go wrong with CK products, that is for sure. The Flexloc you mention, is it the same as this one HTP sells?
http://www.usaweld.com/Swivel-Head-TIG- ... elhead.htm

Oscar · Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:49 pm

electrode wrote:
Otto Nobedder wrote:I LOVE the CK Flexloc. I'll never have another flex-head.

I've not tried other brands of this style, but I'm supposed to be getting another brand to try. The prototype has been back for several revisions, so I haven't seen it yet, but after the time involved, it should really be something.

Steve S
You can't go wrong with CK products, that is for sure. The Flexloc you mention, is it the same as this one HTP sells?
http://www.usaweld.com/Swivel-Head-TIG- ... elhead.htm

Yeap, HTP sells CK gear.

electrode · Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:58 pm

Oscar wrote:
electrode wrote:
Otto Nobedder wrote:I LOVE the CK Flexloc. I'll never have another flex-head.

I've not tried other brands of this style, but I'm supposed to be getting another brand to try. The prototype has been back for several revisions, so I haven't seen it yet, but after the time involved, it should really be something.

Steve S
You can't go wrong with CK products, that is for sure. The Flexloc you mention, is it the same as this one HTP sells?
http://www.usaweld.com/Swivel-Head-TIG- ... elhead.htm
Yeap, HTP sells CK gear.

Seems like the cheapest I have found it for too. So far anyhow...
Thanks

Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:19 pm

A benefit to the flexloc is that you can change the head only. The series 2 head is smaller and accepts -20 consumables. The series 3 head accepts -17 consumables.
Since the flexloc is only water-cooled to the knuckle, and the hear is air (argon) cooled, you can use the bigger stuff for extended runs at high amps, and swap back to the smaller stuff for close-quarter work without having two torches.

Steve S