Replacing my stick lead

ejpoter · Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:07 pm

Any opinions on a new rod holder?

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Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:35 pm

Tweco 150 is light and comfortable, and can weld 1/8" anyrod all day long.

I spent as little as $13 with supplier discount to $26 retail from JoeBlow welding.

Steve S

Arizona SA200 · Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:26 pm

I've had a StingerV for a while now and really like it. Holds rod very well from 3/32 to 3/16.

DSL power · Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:08 am

I like the tweco ones as well they seem to hold the rods really nicely from small to large. Not sure what amperage your running but I have a 150amp and a 300amp one and love them both!

AKweldshop · Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:26 pm

Yeah, black standard tweco's are the best....
I've used them for years...
~John

rahtreelimbs · Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:09 pm

There is supposed to be a stick lead that is really good.......I believe it begins with the letter "B".........anything come to mind???

Superiorwelding · Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:29 pm

Are you referring to Blackstone?
-Jonathan

Braehill · Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:27 pm

Bernard makes a nice twist lock one, maybe that's it. I used to use one and liked it, but you had to bend the rod to get any position other than about 15*.

Len

Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:49 am

I'll have to look tomorrow (took today off... long story) at the brand on my current stinger. My last Tweco 150 was stolen on a powerplant job. The lady in the tool room liked me a lot, and gave me a new stinger, whip, and connector (and set it up for me). It's a 250A. It has a great feel/balance, and a larger barrel than the Tweco, which fits my hand better. The downside is the spring on it will give you a workout.

Still, you can't beat the Tweco. Reliable, almost indestructible, and the replacement insulators are available at almost any welding supply.

Steve S

ejpoter · Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:55 am

I used a twist lock for years. Liked it a lot. The welder I'm selling has I believe a tweco on it. Works good. Kind of miss my old twist lock. Anybody use a twister? Just seen it on line and was wondering?

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AKweldshop · Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:02 am

I've used a 400a tweco twister.
I like them.
I don't have one anymore.
I used black tweco's.
I've got a 150amp, and a 300amp.
~John

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Antorcha · Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:58 pm

Lenco Duro. Never look back.

Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:28 pm

Otto Nobedder wrote:I'll have to look tomorrow (took today off... long story) at the brand on my current stinger. My last Tweco 150 was stolen on a powerplant job. The lady in the tool room liked me a lot, and gave me a new stinger, whip, and connector (and set it up for me). It's a 250A. It has a great feel/balance, and a larger barrel than the Tweco, which fits my hand better. The downside is the spring on it will give you a workout.

Still, you can't beat the Tweco. Reliable, almost indestructible, and the replacement insulators are available at almost any welding supply.

Steve S

It's a Lenco AF-25.

Steve S

Greg From K/W · Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:41 am

I have a twist handle on mine. I like them myself. Its working good for now. I don't really need to change it out. If I had too I think I would go with a tweeco. I think they are the most popular and if you need parts easy to get.

DylanWelds · Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:49 am

I use a tweco stinger. It was about 50 bucks but worth it

ejpoter · Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:08 pm

This is what I purchased.

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AKweldshop · Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:46 pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301099252177?ss ... 1497.l2649

I just bought these.... nice

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ejpoter · Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:24 pm

Nice and light for most work. I like it.

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Arizona SA200 · Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:16 pm

ejpoter wrote:

This is what I purchased.

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Looks too much like my X's toys. Not something i want to have in my hand every day.

ejpoter · Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:07 am

Hahaha. Ya I can see that. But works great and doesn't take up much space.

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Greg From K/W · Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:57 pm

So what is it? There is no description you nut. What brand is it?

ejpoter · Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:21 am

It is a lenco 400 twister. Made in USA. Works great.

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Greg From K/W · Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:24 pm

LOL OK thanks I may be in the market for one. But I was to get my mig working first.