Flow-through TIG torch fitting...

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I have a Riland RILTIG 130F, which is a small 130-Amp inverter-type GTAW machine. It is configured with a DINSE 25 connector for the work clamp (positive) and some sort of threaded gas fitting for the torch (negative). It is designed to do SMAW as well, and there is a "TIG/MMA" switch on the front panel. For SMAW I assume that I am supposed to connect the electrode holder to the positive jack (SMAW is most often done electrode-positive, right?), but then how would I connect the work clamp? I suppose I need some sort of adapter to connect the work clamp to the torch fitting, but I'm not sure exactly what this particular fitting is. Please see attached image. The outer diameter of the threads on the male fitting is 5/8".Can anyone name it? Is there an off-the-shelf adapter that will turn this into something friendly like a lug terminal? If not, perhaps I will just solder my electrode holder cable to a large lug terminal with a big enough hole, and fasten it down with a nut -- assuming I can find one that will fit this fitting. Another option would be to void my warranty by putting an additional hole in the panel and installing a normal connector.Comments? Attached ImagesLast edited by Greg Courville; 12-27-2006 at 05:07 PM.
Reply:well on my hobart there is just pos. and neg. "lugs" on the bottom.. there is a adapter that bolts to the lug..and the torch goes into the adapter on one side..(watercooled)...and the other side of the adapter is threaded for the water drain...post a few more pics (not so close up) of the machine hook ups... we'll take it from there.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Here we are. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by Greg CourvilleHere we are.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterthe fitting on the left has the torch pic above it..so thats where the torch goes..the gas comes to the torch that way...the fitting on the right has the ground clamp pic above it..did'nt you get a ground clamp with it??...zap!
Reply:any good welding supply store will have whatever you need in stock..tell'em what you have (pics?) and what you want to do..and let them take it from there..no dissapointments..you wont get   when you get home......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.