Jon Elson wrote:
On 09/27/2011 06:31 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:

Major bummer. I wonder what a TIG setup would cost for one...
(none at Weldmart.com, maybe at Stoodyind.com) Cha CHING!
There ought to be a lot of this stuff on eBay. Of course, used TIG
torches may not be the best bargain, plenty of places for hidden
defects. On the other hand, major brands are completely repairable,
a whole page of replacement parts are listed. Torches and coolers
are pretty much all interchangeable.

And if you ask nicely, you can get a good deal
on a nearly-new torch, set aside after someone
upgraded. Around here somewhere (for example)
I have an air-cooled #17 that shipped with my
Maxstar 150. It works great but I like my C&K
Flexhead better.

--Winston