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Hello folksNew here to the site and have a question.  I currently own a dynasty 350 and 99% of my tig work is done with the pedal. I sometimes have spots where the pedal will not work well for me so I purchased the miller thumb control. The problem is the miller thumb control is a wheel u role from left to right. I hate it. It's awkward to use for me. Does anyone know of a thumb control compatible with miller that is a lever u push down on with your thumb simulating the same action of the pedal. Would make my life much easier. Maybe post up some pics of your set upThank Dan
Reply:A torch mounted, push down lever would be cool - never seen one.Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:I use a CK Worldwide Rotary thumb control when I can't use a foot pedal, I think they also offer a slide type of switch.Syncrowave 180 SDMillermatic 250XSnap On MW 120 Econopac 50Victor O/A with some Smith Attachments 30 X 50 shop with a 400 Amps
Reply:I use the same on my 200DX and while it's awkward I found running the roller on the belly of the torch works better than on the back of the torch. It's still kinda a PITA. I've gotten pretty good at using the peddle with my knee in out of position welds.
Reply:+1 for the CK Worldwide Rotary thumb control. I have two. No issues other than I replaced the velro straps with zip ties.  It does take some getting use to.I can't imagine how a left to right wheel would work. Can you re-orientate it?I too have always thought it would be great to have something similar to a drill trigger that was returned when released. I've even toyed with making one myself. Either it's a really bad idea that doesn't work or someone has a patent that has yet to expire. Last edited by forhire; 04-17-2013 at 08:28 PM.
Reply:CK Worldwide makes a thumbtrol that is just a linear potentiometer that slides up/down on your torch.  I used to have one for my old Linde before I sold the whole setup.  I have not seen one that is pressure-dependent but it wouldn't be terribly hard to make, just a potentiometer of the right value, a small switch and a lever and a mount for everything to go on the torch.  That said you may find it is much harder to keep the tungsten in the position you want it when applying more pressure to such a control.
Reply:I bought a Miller east/west thumb control and resold it promptly.  IDK how anyone could move that wheel with any precision while tig welding.  It seems like its setup to adjust before welding but not during.Have you tried using the lift arc function for the small areas you cant use a pedal for?TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireI too have always thought it would be great to have something similar to a drill trigger that was returned when released. I've even toyed with making one myself. Either it's a really bad idea that doesn't work or someone has a patent that has yet to expire.
Reply:I made an "on-off" button for my maxstar and the powcon for out of position stuff and ended up using it everyday till the button wore out. I ordered the wireless foot control for my dynasty 350 and never looked back. I use my knee or my elbow now. I am a bench jocky for the most part though.This might do?http://stores.ae-welding-industrial....rth/Detail.bokLast edited by atari; 04-18-2013 at 02:46 PM.(Home)Miller Maxstar 152 (sold)MM211/spool gunLincoln AC 225C(Work)Dynasty 350Powcon 300STLincoln SP-175TWeldlodgic AWS150sWeldlodgic AWS300Custom Resistance seam weldersCambridge Vacuum EB weldersI smell something burning.
Reply:Thanks for the response guys. I swear I saw a utube video somewhere and the fella had what looked to be a finger or thumb activated push down lever mounted to his tig torch. Makes sense. As we are all used to the feel of the pedal with great control this style of hand control would be awesome. No have not tried the lift arc feature. Maybe I should give it a tryDan
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Reply:I use a hand control exclusively. And must say, i can't imagine trying to use my foot to control the power...Just kidding, I learned with a foot pedal. I know it's awkward at first, but you will get used to it. I've used all kinds of hand controls, east/west, north/south, clockwise/counterclockwise, and they all work about the same, they are all a little awkward compared to a pedal, but with a little persistence you'll get it.Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:I have a dynasty 200dx and do lots of portable aluminum welding on boats. I use the pedal for most of my work but I also have a simple on/off button zip tied to my torch for those times when a pedal simply wont work. The dynastys have several different control logic set-ups you just need to read your manual thoroughly and find which one works best for you and practice at home on your work table. You can set it up many different ways and I can weld aluminum quite weld with the "bump welding" technique.  Just need to get familiar with your machine and Imo forget the slide type controls.The button is much more versatile when you learn the different set-ups.