Need TIG torch suggestion

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My TIG machine is a Lincoln Invertec V250-s TIG/stick, and I have been using it primarily in the TIG function at less than 100-120 amps.  I'll occasionally use it to run 1/8" 7018, or even 6011, but not very often.  http://www.lincolnelectric.com/asset...OLN3/Im490.pdfThis machine is a touch-start/lift-start TIG, DC only with no high frequency.  The torch I have been running is an air cooled WP17 clone I picked up on eBay when I bought the machine years ago.  The torch body has the arc start switch that is wired into the remote plug on the front of the machine, and I'm not using a foot control/amptrol or shield gas solenoid.  I basically set my amperage, open up the gas valve at the regulator, and weld...then shut off the gas valve at the reg once finished.  I guess this definitely gives me plenty of post-flow!  Here's what I am looking for.  I'd like to find an air-cooled TIG torch body that not only has the arc start switch, but also has a gas valve as well.  Does such an animal exist?  I've looked through Radnor and Weldcraft, but haven't been able to find one.  Thanks!
Reply:Seems like it would be easy to hack into the start button, and wire up to a gas valve. Post flow would require some sort of timer. You could also get a solenoid and rig it to a toggle switch on the torch, if you like quick and dirty solutions.
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Reply:You can get the start button from lincoln, they clip on to the torch handle. Check out ck for the torch, they are good quality torches. Ckworldwide.com
Reply:I added a gas valve to the inside of my maxstar152 and built a 2 switch system so that you stepped on a pad that turned on both switches. You could step on just the gas but the "arc on" switch hit them both. The valve was powered by the welder. Worked really well for me.(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:You can get the start button from lincoln, they clip on to the torch handle. Check out ck for the torch, they are good quality torches. Ckworldwide.com
Reply:Originally Posted by Jason280Thanks for the link.  I'm curious if I couldn't make my own switch, seems like all it does it complete a circuit to initiate the arc (or at least "tells" the machine to start the arc).
Reply:This torch may be what your looking for http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1#ht_745wt_677www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:I made my own switch setup on the torch also. Radio shack will have the switch you are looking for. Make sure it is a plastic housing and button. The metal switch I used on the first rendition shocked me....(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.