Tig welding right or left handed???

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I'm right handed but but can do just about anything but wright lefty.  When I'm getting tired I can swap torch holding hands without much trouble.  So this never occured to me.  If you are a righty which do you prefere holding the torch with your right hand or the filler rod.I habitually start with the torch in my right hand but find I have much better control of the filler rod with my right hand.  Just my stupid thought of the day
Reply:Whatever makes you flow like a machine bro! I bet one way will feel better. Do some experimenting. Cut your fingernails with a trimmer, that will tell ya! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:I'm left handed. I hold the torch in my right hand and feed rod with my left. I've never tried it the other way, I'll have to give it a go as I'm sure I'll need to some day if I get into a tight spot.Brad GeorgeCurrent Equipment:AIRCO Heliwelder IV 300Amp Model - Total Awesomeness!Old 120v Hobart Handler MIGVarious grinders, cutting tools, hammers, clamps, ect..."I'm an amateur welder with lots left to learn..."
Reply:Ambidextrous That way you can switch hands and gain a strokeBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:I do it with both hands. Your gonna run into spots where you gotta use your other hand.
Reply:Yup, got to learn to use both hands. When I can I use my right on the torch.
Reply:hey VPT, ya needa get a TIG finger. Makes it so nice to put in on your pinky and just slide on along.....
Reply:I am right handed but I can weld with both hands...Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:Originally Posted by BCTimberwolfhey VPT, ya needa get a TIG finger. Makes it so nice to put in on your pinky and just slide on along.....
Reply:Or just go to advance auto and get a DEI spark plug protection boot.. same thing
Reply:Only two things in the world I can do left handed. One of them is weld. If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:I usually, but not always, MIG right handed. However I TIG with the torch in my left, since I'm better at feeding wire with my right.Last edited by Joshfromsaltlake; 08-05-2012 at 12:20 AM.
Reply:For some real fun if you have a positioner switch hands and feet!Do one weld the "Natural" way then on the next weld swap the footpedals with your feet and use the torch with your other hand..Being a drummer I find it rather easy.....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:Originally Posted by zapsterFor some real fun if you have a positioner switch hands and feet!Do one weld the "Natural" way then on the next weld swap the footpedals with your feet and use the torch with your other hand..Being a drummer I find it rather easy.....zap!
Reply:I'm right handed. Torch in the right hand, rod in the left. Either foot on the pedal. I can switch hands in a pinch.
Reply:The torch requires more accuracy and dexterity, put your best hand there.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:either hand zap i will have to try that with the positioner tommorowMiller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterFor some real fun if you have a positioner switch hands and feet!Do one weld the "Natural" way then on the next weld swap the footpedals with your feet and use the torch with your other hand..Being a drummer I find it rather easy.....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by larpheadOnly two things in the world I can do left handed. One of them is weld.