Ok.

I ordered some 1,6mm electrodes in order to start some practice welds but, when I assembled the TIG torch. The collet would not grip the electrode. The welder’s warehouse does not seem to supply the correct one. Does anybody know where I can get some? I assume that everyone else from the group buy has managed to get up and running by now. Or have I got a different torch to everyone else?

See the picture below for the type of collet.

Cheers,

The Baron



tig2

Hi

Not sure what type (WP??) of torch it is but i just took the little blue bag with the torch in it to my local supplier who at first looked puzzled (like it was not a common torch) and then found a bag with some in.

It cost just under a fiver for one set of collets.

Hope this helps

Regards

Frank

I got three collets with mine... They grip 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2mm I think...

I've certainly used the 1.6 & the 2.4mm

Cheers

They're standard torches....there's nothing strange about them but they are commercial spec so some of the more hobby places seem to be a bit bemused (in my experience)....as someone said I got 3 different ones with mine to account for changes in tungsten sizes. What are you welding?? 1.6mm is generally for thin body work type stuff as far as I can tell...I've been using 2.4 on almost everything including ali manifolds etc....Oli.

i replaced the supplied one with one of These and is a far better quality than the original imho, wasa bargin at £35 too!

[Edited on 27/2/07 by Gav]

Try this
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=60738

worth getting a triggerless torch if you are getting a second one.

I have a WP20 triggerless one and its small and very light, easy to get into tight corners with and you don't need the trigger if using a pedal, much easier to keep steady when starting the arc.