TIG Hand Control, Options

[DaveB]

I hate moving my TIG from the bench to my car because of the foot pedal. I borrowed a buddy's Miller finger control and really don't like using a wheel. I'm looking at the 6060 TIG button and wanted to know what others use and like.

MIG gets the job done but with 19 gauge I have to use a lot of small tacks to stop seams from warping. I'm tired of not being able to TIG in awkward positions.

Any recommendations or suggestions?

I finished up the trunk with my MIG and now want to pull the trigger on getting a finger control to complete the rest of the sheet metal work. I'll spend the day grinding and smoothing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)




Dave

[mb911]

Oh gosh I hate thumb controls and buttons. The point of TIG welding is for precise control. Thumb controls require you to take the control hand /thumb to hit the switch. It’s about the silliest thing you could put on a TIG unit. Pipe fitters don’t use a thumb controls neither does aerospace , or any reputable shop. They do work and is ok but I have welded on pontoons overhead and used my head or knees to depress the pedal. Welded on helicopters, airplanes, snowmobiles, fender flares, you name it all with a foot pedal. I have been teaching TIG welding for 25 years and prior to that aerospace so take my advice with a grain of salt.

Anyway if you must have one stay name brand. FYI we teach over 150 TIG welders each semester (3 per year) all foot pedals.