17 Flex Head Body

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Hello All,I am a novice with TIG and my 200 DX machine.However, I find that I increasingly want to use a flex head torch for some projects.  Instead of spending a bunch of money for stuff I don't need I would like to just replace the tig torch body w/ a flex and reuse all my other stuff; hose/cable, cups, collets, cap, etc.My machine came w/ the standard WC 17.I was about to order thishttp://www.ckworldwide.com/ck17f.htm17 super flex 1-piece w/ 25'but decided I didn't need all that.  Are there any recommendations for just replacing the body where all my other stuff will work?  I was trying to avoid buying anything made in China but most do not indicate country of origin.USA weld has thishttp://www.ckworldwide.com/ck17f.htmwhich seems reasonable, but i can actually find something similar on ebay for less that appears to be the same but could just be a knock off.Weldcraft looks to have a flex body but it is $55+ w/o anything else, which makes the CK stuff look more reasonable as it comes w/ the superflex.Thoughts?Morgan
Reply:just order what you need from HTP (usaweld).  so long as it is a 17 series, all the consumables will interchange.  HTP uses CK torches exclusively. 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 emailed USAWELD about their flex head (only) item SR17F:http://www.usaweld.com/Flex-Neck-TIG...igflexhead.htmTheir responsethe flex neck is made in the U.S. and yes you can your standard cables, cups, collets etc.....
Reply:I just got a rigid 17 head from them through ebay.  Much better than the weldcraft I had and it was cheap.  Like $14 and free shipping cheap.Here is their listing for a flex head. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SR-17-WP-17F...item20da7060e2My name's not Jim....
Reply:Originally Posted by y5e06I emailed USAWELD about their flex head (only) item SR17F:http://www.usaweld.com/Flex-Neck-TIG...igflexhead.htmTheir responsesounds good to me!
Reply:Excellent! thanks.I just now placed ebay order for the above USAweld flex body. at $35, its $10 cheaper than from their web page...Blue 200DXRed 175 Mig
Reply:You will be happy with your new torch.  I bought the same torch from them attached to a 25' hose for my Longevity 200EX.   I wanted to be able to swap between torch and foot control easily.  HTP-usaweld is a great source.