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Posted by Maxwell on May 14, 2008, 10:45 am
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>>> On Tue, 13 May 2008 14:12:46 -0500, Ignoramus17861
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>>>>Has anyone tried them, are they any good.
>>>>
>>>>http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/gfx/large/7868ap1l.gif
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>>>>mcmaster page 3291
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>>> They have been around for years. I don't like them because the rod can
>>> only be inserted at one angle so they aren't as versatile as a normal
>>> "clamp" stinger. But I'd guess that they would work well for one
>>> position (flat, maybe) welding.
>>>
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>>Not at all, just as versatile as any.
>>
> yes, well you can bend the rod if you want to get into a corner.
>
> Bruce-in-Bangkok
> (correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)
Something that might not be obvious is the way a rod mounts and bends in
this holder.
Not only does the holder grip so firmly, that bending even 3/16 rods in any
direction is not a problem, without it slipping in the holder. (Imagine
chucking a rod in a drill chuck.) But it grips them so far out on the end,
that a rod can be bent without fracturing the coating, and reducing it's
yield. You can also burn a rod farther down, without scorching your
insulators.
They really are superior with the exception of easily releasing the rod
stub, and cost. They are a good bit more expensive, but worth the difference
in the cost of consumables.
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Posted by SteveB on May 14, 2008, 2:45 pm
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>> wrote:
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>>>> On Tue, 13 May 2008 14:12:46 -0500, Ignoramus17861
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone tried them, are they any good.
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/gfx/large/7868ap1l.gif
>>>>>
>>>>>mcmaster page 3291
>>>>
>>>> They have been around for years. I don't like them because the rod can
>>>> only be inserted at one angle so they aren't as versatile as a normal
>>>> "clamp" stinger. But I'd guess that they would work well for one
>>>> position (flat, maybe) welding.
>>>>
>>>
>>>Not at all, just as versatile as any.
>>>
>> yes, well you can bend the rod if you want to get into a corner.
>>
>> Bruce-in-Bangkok
>> (correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)
>
> Something that might not be obvious is the way a rod mounts and bends in
> this holder.
>
> Not only does the holder grip so firmly, that bending even 3/16 rods in
> any direction is not a problem, without it slipping in the holder.
> (Imagine chucking a rod in a drill chuck.) But it grips them so far out on
> the end, that a rod can be bent without fracturing the coating, and
> reducing it's yield. You can also burn a rod farther down, without
> scorching your insulators.
>
> They really are superior with the exception of easily releasing the rod
> stub, and cost. They are a good bit more expensive, but worth the
> difference in the cost of consumables.
I totally agree. The only thing I can add to that is ergonomically, they
fit MY hand a lot better than the clothespin type. Less hand fatigue. Just
a better feel.
Steve
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Posted by Rick Barter (rvb) on May 14, 2008, 7:02 pm
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>> wrote:
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>>>
>>>> On Tue, 13 May 2008 14:12:46 -0500, Ignoramus17861
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone tried them, are they any good.
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/gfx/large/7868ap1l.gif
>>>>>
>>>>>mcmaster page 3291
>>>>
>>>> They have been around for years. I don't like them because the rod can
>>>> only be inserted at one angle so they aren't as versatile as a normal
>>>> "clamp" stinger. But I'd guess that they would work well for one
>>>> position (flat, maybe) welding.
>>>>
>>>
>>>Not at all, just as versatile as any.
>>>
>> yes, well you can bend the rod if you want to get into a corner.
>>
>> Bruce-in-Bangkok
>> (correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)
>
>Something that might not be obvious is the way a rod mounts and bends in
>this holder.
>
>Not only does the holder grip so firmly, that bending even 3/16 rods in any
>direction is not a problem, without it slipping in the holder. (Imagine
>chucking a rod in a drill chuck.) But it grips them so far out on the end,
>that a rod can be bent without fracturing the coating, and reducing it's
>yield. You can also burn a rod farther down, without scorching your
>insulators.
>
>They really are superior with the exception of easily releasing the rod
>stub, and cost. They are a good bit more expensive, but worth the difference
>in the cost of consumables.
>
OK. Now I'm curious and you guys are going to have to explain to my
wife why I have to keep buying all this welding stuff! :)
I'm on my way to order one now because the monster Lincoln 500 amp
stick machine I just picked up has a very crappy electrode holder and
ground clamp.
rvb
--
As Iron Sharpens Iron,
So One Man Sharpens Another.
Proverbs 27:17
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Posted by Maxwell on May 14, 2008, 7:09 pm
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> OK. Now I'm curious and you guys are going to have to explain to my
> wife why I have to keep buying all this welding stuff! :)
>
> I'm on my way to order one now because the monster Lincoln 500 amp
> stick machine I just picked up has a very crappy electrode holder and
> ground clamp.
>
> rvb
>
Simple, she's a girl, just explain the importance of keeping a firm grip on
your rod!
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Posted by Rick Barter (rvb) on May 14, 2008, 7:28 pm
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>> OK. Now I'm curious and you guys are going to have to explain to my
>> wife why I have to keep buying all this welding stuff! :)
>>
>> I'm on my way to order one now because the monster Lincoln 500 amp
>> stick machine I just picked up has a very crappy electrode holder and
>> ground clamp.
>>
>> rvb
>>
>
>Simple, she's a girl, just explain the importance of keeping a firm grip on
>your rod!
Hahaha. But, you said it. She's a girl. She'll just sarcastically
say something like, "heh heh heh you're a funny guy, Rick." I know
you all can't hear it, but I can see it now.
Too late, though. I already ordered one. :)
--
As Iron Sharpens Iron,
So One Man Sharpens Another.
Proverbs 27:17
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