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

[jd74914]

I'm a fan of knee or shoulder on the pedal in awkward places like Ben, but that's just me. I've done more than a few tube frame though and it is an acquired skill [requiring flexibility too haha].

I have used the TIG button Superhawk recommended and it was OK, but awkward for me with how I hold the torch to be honest. Same with rotary controls-OK, though a bit awkward. Maybe better for me than the button since I find it difficult to press something with my torch hand when I'm focusing on maintaining arc length and controlling the weld puddle.

I guess that puts me with Ben. The only place for a button for me is if cold wire welding. Not really applicable on a car though!