Can you purchase and connect a different, or other water cooled torch to this machine. Are there other foot controls available that are compatible?
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Yes you can change out the torch and the lead and even upgrade to a watercooled torch if you wanted.
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This unit uses a 1/4 quick connect available at Lowes or any big hardware center for about $8.50. You may have to purchase a wand that mates your controller to this unit, or it might be that it just can't economically adapt to a cheap imported pressure wand handle. Making this fit could be an expensive conversion.
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Not the best. Use something along the lines of this:Bernzomatic TS8000BT High Intensity Torch HeadBernzomatic (93)
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Foot pump works on mine. The 12volt pumps don't have enough umph. You can use one to start then finish w/a foot pump.
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yes you can there is a knob on the bottom and top of the torch and you can unscrew them and the torch will come apart allowing to change the torch
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As far as I know you can, but it involves getting an adapter of some sort. You might want to look at the STOK site. I know we looked into that option before buying the grill ourselves. It is a fabulous portable grill. I highly recommend it.
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i use it on my brother duetta..love the feet dont know about other machines but i love love love the gathering foot!!
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Other torches can be used with the PowerTig. You need to get the correct connector which is available from a number of vendors. Finding the correct gas connector is slightly harder. Other option for the gas is to get a torch that has the valve on the torch head. This will permit you to turn on and off the shielding gas.
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Remember it's a 110vac mig welder- you're talking a rated capacity of 3/16" in mig, and 1/4" in fcaw. So structural is pushing it with one of these, since you'll only be able to swing short-circuit transfer on this machine (spray transfer is all but impossible). Miller and Hobart are going to be similar, but the Miller will likely be able to push a longer duty cycle in the real world. I've never tripped the thermal overload on mine, but have had other machines kick off on me. The fit and finish on this unit is really good, on par with the bigger industrial units.
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I haven't used mine yet but if'n it's NOT for my torch, I'm in big trouble. I bought it along with the torch head from the same outfit so I 'xpect it works great. I DO know that that one I use for my camp stove is entirely different from this one. I'd suggest going to the Iwatani website or call them with the name of the torch head and get exact details. Cheers!
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Any low shank darning (free motion quilting) foot should work with the machine. I have used the small, plastic one sold under the Distinctive name and it fits wells. To clarify a previous answer, the machine does not ship with a darning foot.
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Most tanks have both connection types. Look inside the OPD & see if there is threads inside also. If not, it won't fit, but tou can exchange your empty tank for a full one for about $20 at many stores - one which has both connection types.The torch does not use an external regulator.
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Yea there is a cable that goes from a magnetic cap that magnetises to the end of the torch and plugs into a USB charger, or you computer. There should be a cradle which can be screwed to a vertical surface for the cap to lock into and the torch will hang from to charge.
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You can use the water cooled torch without the chiller(cooler), but things will get hot for medium/long runs and will take the life out of the torch
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Yes, grandpa did it. Propane torch would be easier. A stainless steel bowl is what I use. on a hotplate.The furnace for lead is MUCH safer. One burn (automatically 3rd degree) is more than it's cost.
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You can, but don't work as well as the adhesive HotHands foot insoles and toe warmers. Get the smaller HotHands hand warmers; work better than the larger Grabber hand warmers. Anything HotHands is excellent. Walmart is always out of them and cancel orders, so try Amazon or someplace else. There is usually typically free shipping on any order. I have to have them on hand for neuropathy that is irreversible.
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No, you can't, if you want to use it as a heat blower you need a attachment (Iso-Tip #7992-003)