My Power Arc 160 STH arrived and I have questions.

[Tensas]

Ironman,

I recently purchased a 200DX. It has a WP26 Tig Torch which some consider bulky...but it's not cheap. To minimise this bulky affect, spend some time getting in a stable and comfortable position where you take the Lead out of play. I'm just learning and when I position the lead where it doesnt pull on the torch I weld better. I do have another machine with a small torch and have to do the same set up. I've wound the lead over my shoulder, hang it on a vise grip near where I'm welding etc. I built a loop that clamps on the table but about 24" above it, so the torch n lead drop down to where I want to weld versus dragging it from the floor. After a lot of practice, I don't notice my torch at all and have even learned to use its size to my advantage by gripping as far away from the torch due to heat.

Practice is what will get you comfortable. And good luck!

[everlastsupport]

Ironman,

I recently purchased a 200DX. It has a WP26 Tig Torch which some consider bulky...but it's not cheap. To minimise this bulky affect, spend some time getting in a stable and comfortable position where you take the Lead out of play. I'm just learning and when I position the lead where it doesnt pull on the torch I weld better. I do have another machine with a small torch and have to do the same set up. I've wound the lead over my shoulder, hang it on a vise grip near where I'm welding etc. I built a loop that clamps on the table but about 24" above it, so the torch n lead drop down to where I want to weld versus dragging it from the floor. After a lot of practice, I don't notice my torch at all and have even learned to use its size to my advantage by gripping as far away from the torch due to heat.

Practice is what will get you comfortable. And good luck!

Any pictures of your setup. A lot of people have that torch