hand control

[JJW]

Mike ask: In your last post in another thread (TIG) I thought you said a "contact" switch for the torch?
Yep, in the other thread I was asking about just a contact switch

Mike ask: Are you talking about a variable current control on the torch?
Yep, in this thread it sounded like thammerbait was interested in a combination contact switch and current control.

Mike said: We are looking into that for welding out of place and for handicapped welders.
Good, there is a market for accessories like that

Regards,
John

[everlastsupport]

Mike said: We are looking into that for welding out of place and for handicapped welders.
Good, there is a market for accessories like that

I too would order one. The foot pedal is great "when" you can use it, but it is not that often for me with my projects. I am sure other do a lot of work on a table and can not live without it.

[singlesupra]

The biggest complaint I have heard about the adjustable hand control was the knobs were so small its hard to use with gloves on.
To the OP, as described already, building a working proto-type will be the easy part. Having one small enough to not be in the way, but still be large enough to use comfortably will be your biggest obstacle I would imagine, although easily accomplished with a little time spent finding the correct components

[performance]

That is the advantage of the 2T/4T setting. The torch switch allows you to start out cold and gradually ramp up your heat via the presets on the machine face. Its an excellent feature, but some people have trouble understanding how it works and its purpose.

[everlastsupport]

This would be a good post to explain the T4.

Use the new account and you can make it a sticky. Kidding.

[singlesupra]

Sorry I wasn't specific enough. I wasn't referring to the everlast torch, I was talking about the torch the "other" guys sell with the pot on the torch. From my understanding its too small to controll with the gloves on.

[performance]

I did understand you. I was simply trying to explain to all those who read that the 2T/4T function can be used in such a way that the torch control shouldn't be needed for many uses.

But the rotary control may be too small. The slider type switch is probably large enough, but there again is the problem...it may be too large and in the way. The "resolution" needed to get fine amperage control will make one quite large.

If you do fabricate your own, Mike should have the ohm readings for the unit. Thats important to keep from burning out your unit.