who makes high quality electrode holders?

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Suggestions? Ideas? Links maybe? Seems like the electrode holders at my local welding shop are the chinese made ones. Praxair sells prostar brand. And airgas sells radnor. Don't like either. Can someone point me in the right direction?Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
Reply:There are a couple of different style you can choose ...alligator style or twist style both have advantagesalligator is quicker to load the rod ..and can get you into tighter spaces without having to bend the rod.. I have both myself... but I find that on small rod eventually you loose some gripping power and contact with 3/32 ..anything above that it works great...it is more versatile without bending the rod.. but I weld alot of  pipe so speed is what I go for..twist on type is good as well..they are tough and the parts are easy to come by... a good brand I rely on is. another thing to consider is the amperage you are running thru the whip... different holders are meant for different carrying capacities..so check the rating depending on your needs.bernard or tweco are good brands..http://www.carrollwelding.com/catego...e-holders.html.LeighLincoln Classic 300DLincoln SA 250Red d arc 300 dieselRanger 305Miller 302 Trailblazer12V Extreme SuitcaseMiller 200 DXVictor O/A torches3 dodge dually cummmins
Reply:I've been using the Jackson JH-1 for 30+ years and love it. I know some who swear by the Bernard clamp-style holder, too. It can be seen at weldingsupply.com . Search for jh-1. It's about $16.
Reply:I use mostly Tweco's Twecotong. I also have the Bernard version of a Twecotite, screw tight clamp style rated for 400A. I bought a couple for $2.50 ea at a hardware closing, and only use it above 300A, (hardly ever)."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manI use mostly Tweco's Twecotong.
Reply:I have a 200 amp Tweco on a light whip for most work, and for the heavy stuff I have a Bernard Short Stub on heavy cable.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:The t-300 also is very good. It is typically used by pipeline welders though. It is not insulated on the backside of the handle. It does cool well though.Miller Pro 30068 SA 20064 SAF 300305 G Lincoln gasserMiller 210
Reply:I run nothing but bernard short stubs.  When your laying on your back with a rod bent in 3 directions when welding under a bridge beam on a bearing pad.  Or when your 120' off the ground trying to weld down deck pan at night over live traffic.  You want that rod to stay in the holder.Lincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A  Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:yes tweco
Reply:200 amp tweco with a light whip!  Twist locks are okay, but there is less farting around with the clamp style.  Twist locks have their place, ie, when you're working around shafting that you don't want to risk arcing out on (I carry a bernard twist lock in my truck for these situations!), but generally if you do a lot of stick welding, you will want the lightest, least cumbersome stinger that you can get.Another benifit of the clamp style is that if you do a lot of welding in tight spaces or ignorant spots, they tend to be...more forgiving regarding the use of the space you need to access!I tried a 200 amp lenco at the sawmill once, and within two days, the plastic insulation around the tongs cracked and split apart.  I was not a happy camper that my brand new stinger's insulation got all buggered up.  The thing now keeps my other stingers dust free.  Last edited by mb_welder; 04-20-2011 at 08:47 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by Xtreme FabricationOr when your 120' off the ground trying to weld down deck pan at night over live traffic.  You want that rod to stay in the holder.
Reply:Originally Posted by mb_welder200 amp tweco with a light whip!  Twist locks are okay, but there is less farting around with the clamp style.  Twist locks have their place, ie, when you're working around shafting that you don't want to risk arcing out on (I carry a bernard twist lock in my truck for these situations!), but generally if you do a lot of stick welding, you will want the lightest, least cumbersome stinger that you can get.Another benifit of the clamp style is that if you do a lot of welding in tight spaces or ignorant spots, they tend to be...more forgiving regarding the use of the space you need to access!I tried a 200 amp lenco at the sawmill once, and within two days, the plastic insulation around the tongs cracked and split apart.  I was not a happy camper that my brand new stinger's insulation got all buggered up.  The thing now keeps my other stingers dust free.
Reply:buy the whip at the lws i try to get the smallest cable i can find to  use on my whips for tube welding.I typically dont weld much over 95amps when welding tubes so thin is king when you got to hold it all day long in odd positions.After the arc has died the weld remains
Reply:Bernard short stub is my personal electrode holder. Thats all I use.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:try a linde style short stub,they melt less quickly than bernards,i throw mine in a 5 gallon pail of water every 3 rods or so,the quick connectors live in there all the time when runnin 3/16 or 1\4
Reply:i have an old Tweco on my arc welder still holds strong and the thing is old2-Lincoln idealarc 250/250, lincoln 225 ac/dc welder, lincweld ac 180c, hobart handler 210, hobart stickmate lx 235/160, Hypertherm Powermax30local 26 I.B.E.W Electrician
Reply:Got myself a twecotong! Yeah baby! Love it.Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
Reply:I use Bernard shortstubs, but if I can find an excuse I'll buy one of these:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stinge...08753762510578http://www.rigwelder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1464
Reply:Originally Posted by Xtreme FabricationI run nothing but bernard short stubs.  When your laying on your back with a rod bent in 3 directions when welding under a bridge beam on a bearing pad.  Or when your 120' off the ground trying to weld down deck pan at night over live traffic.  You want that rod to stay in the holder.
Reply:Originally Posted by Dualieyea you don't want to waste a rod stub, In that situation i save them to throw at an prius i see drive by    s.