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LIGOOMBA
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I just seen Jodie's last video and seen he was using a clear cup.Anyone else use them ? I've seen them here and there .I don't know much about them.It seems like you get a better view of the puddle .Is that the advantage .Pardon the dumb question.Still new to tig.
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It's part of a gas lens arrangement that allows more tungsten stick-out, and better visibility- to the camera as well, which I believe is part of Jody's rationale for using it. I have not used one, but I hear they're on the pricey side.
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I rock one it's cool but not necessary
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As a person new to TIG welding I started with one on my CK20 and I found that I could see the puddle very well. I then tried a standard stubby aluma cup and surprisingly found I could see the puddle just as well.


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LIGOOMBA wrote:I just seen Jodie's last video and seen he was using a clear cup.Anyone else use them ? I've seen them here and there .I don't know much about them.It seems like you get a better view of the puddle .Is that the advantage .Pardon the dumb question.Still new to tig.


Large shield gas area / envelope , useful for titanium.

(They look cool also)

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SmartDave wrote:As a person new to TIG welding I started with one on my CK20 and I found that I could see the puddle very well. I then tried a standard stubby aluma cup and surprisingly found I could see the puddle just as well.


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Very true.... CK makes the jumbo gas saver in both glass and alumina...1-1/8" cup
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