What tig torch to buy?

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I was wondering what is a good brand of tig torch, I see alot on ebay, but not sure witch one to get, worried about getting supplies for it too, any advice (what about the miller brand) im just getting into tig  and would be using it on a miller thunderbolt ac/dc, stratch start...
Reply:Well, if you'll notice on ebay, a LOT of them always state "Weldcraft style" !!Anything worth doing is worth doing RIGHT
Reply:I have a few weldcraft tig torches.  They are kind of standard compared to the rest.  I can't see much of a difference.  Welidngdepot.com has the weldcraft ones cheap.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:weldcraft, definatlyHave we all gone mad?
Reply:We use the "weldcraft" type torches as all our consumables are of that style and there's no point in changing to a different setup.If you can afford it, try to get a flexible head tig torch it makes things so much easier in tight situations. I notice it all the time as being right handed I often find myself in situations that I know if I could weld it left handed it would be much easier for that particular joint.I've tried switching the torch to my left hand at times but it just doesn't work for me but at least with a flexible head I can change the angle of the torch head to suit me best.Regards Andrew.
Reply:I die buy a "Bernard Style" 400 amp mig gun.  It works fine and interchanges parts with the real thing but IT AINT NO BERNARD!David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Can't edit.from weldingdepot.com website150 amp torch is 150 Amps DC and 120 AC I am going to ASSume its @ 100%DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:I have the CK Worldwide model CK20 watercooled torch with pyrex gas lens on the Thermal Arc TIG and am happy with the torch.   It is small and lightweight.  I think it's rated at 250 amps, which is plenty more than enough for my machine.   Check them out at www.ckworldwide.com.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op