New Tig machine and I am a little confused

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For those of you who have been tracking my threads you realize I am a total Newbie but I swear I will get this figured out one of these days.I just got a Dynasty 280 DX.  I ordered a CK torch etc to start learning to Tig.  But, here is my question: How the heck do I stick weld with this thing?  I don't see how to hold the rod.  Do I need to buy another lead or something?Thanks
Reply:Giggles.   Yep.  You need a cable and stinger.     I prefer the Bernard twist style but the clamp jaw style is most commonTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I know it came with a manual. Read it!www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Not possible to stick weld with it.  Don't read the owner's manual like others have suggested.  Stick to your gut feeling.  I'll take it off your hands for $1000. 1st on WeldingWeb to have a scrolling sig! HTP Invertig 400HTP Invertig 221HTP ProPulse 300HTP ProPulse 200 x2HTP ProPulse 220MTSHTP Inverarc 200TLP HTP Microcut 875SC
Reply:I actually read the manual online before it arrived, then again once it came.  (FYI the manual just shows the stick lead but doesn't say anything about what considerations need to be made in regards to fittings etc to purchase it)I feel pretty good about what I need for the TIG equipment, but wasn't sure what I needed to get it set up for stick.
Reply:So tell me if I am right in thinking that I need to purchase a clamp, cable and then this adapter: http://store.cyberweld.com/diicaco.html
Reply:Yes you will need that adapter, 15 or 20 feet of #1 or 2 welding cable and a electrode holder.The welder should have come with 2 adapters. one for the ground cable and one for the stick cable.Last edited by mechanic416; 03-28-2015 at 08:30 PM.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:I like the orange superflex stuff...some others don't. Its limp like a noodle.https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/en...xible%20OrangeMiller Multimatic 255
Reply:If you are having trouble finding what you need, PM with how long of lead you want, I can make you up a set of them, (or just a stinger if you already have the ground lead and clamp) just pay me for the stuff. I have lots of good used lead, or can get it new.Let me know.Expert Garage Hack....https://www.facebook.com/steven.webber.948
Reply:I just ordered one from cyberweld for $33 with a Tweco clamp.  Thanks for the help guys.  So far I have built:Welding tableGoat milking standGuess which one I am hoping to use the most.