where to buy tig torch

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just curious but my lws just told me they could build me a tig torch and 12 ft cable for around 100 bucks. to me that seems pretty cheap because i told them i wanted a weldcraft brand torch,btw its going on my maxstar 150 stl. where are some good places to look for a 150 amp tig torch? thanx kwMM 251MM 135Lincoln Pro cut 55Bobcat 250Miller Thunderbolt ac/dcolder ac forneyJackson nexgen 3n13-Smith OP setups97 Dodge dieselMakita chopsawJet swivel head bandsawlincoln tig 300/30030a spoolgunpuma port. gas air comp.
Reply:www.weldingsupply.com has pretty good prices from what I've found online.  They got me a lead in what seemed like 2 days and weren't too bad on shipping without tax...
Reply:I just bought a size 9 torch setup from HTP, 25 foot cord (ultraflex) for under $100. Very nice setup. They are also on e-bay and all parts are made in the USA.
Reply:http://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?ma..._727_20_51_252ARC ZONE is a great source.I haven't really compared prices but CS is excellentEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:ive seen them on ebay from time to time... i recently bought a brand new weldcraft wp17fv with a 25 ft power cable for $40   BRAND NEW!!
Reply:this one looks pretty good. its not weldcraft but im sure it will get the job done!!http://cgi.ebay.com/WP17FV-25R-TIG-T...item33641d0cdd
Reply:Make sure you get a flex head.  You'll be a lot happier!"The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State, because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government."  Teddy RooseveltAmerican by birth, Union by choice!  Boilermakers # 60America is a Union.
Reply:I just picked up a WP-26-V torch, 25' for $100 or so from my LWS.  Anchor brand.
Reply:Thanks for the shout out Broccoli1!-----------------------Carmen Electrodewww.CarmenElectrode.comand the boss blogs at  www.JoeWelder.comall powered by  www.Arc-Zone.com
Reply:watch out n ebay for knock offs.they work, but not as nice as the brand names.G
Reply:Several years ago I had the opportunity to tour some of the maquilladora plants in Mexico, and I was aghast that the same line was producing 4 different brands of small refrigerators...  since then I would joke that in the future everything would be made in one plant, with different brand labels being attached to the front...   thankfully that prediction has not come to pass...gordfraser raises a good point...  there are differences, and if you're curious, my boss wrote a pretty good article here:http://joewelder.com/2008/07/21/tig-...he-difference/goes over some of the differences between quality brands selection of materials and manufacturing techniques vs. some of the "knock off"s I'm not saying that all "Weldcraft style" brands are bad, but that there may be differences you are unaware of...-----------------------Carmen Electrodewww.CarmenElectrode.comand the boss blogs at  www.JoeWelder.comall powered by  www.Arc-Zone.com
Reply:I highly recommend CK Worldwide torches.  CK TIG torches had the most impressive AC welding current ratings and duty cycle compared to other brands I have found.  (Although that might not matter much for a DC only machine like a maxstar.)  The "superflex" hose option (weldcraft has similar) is also really nice, and worth paying some extra money for.As for where to buy CK torches, apparently not online, because my local welding supply had a better price by a pretty good amount compared to any source I could find online.  CK built the exact torch I wanted with a 1 day lead time.