Flat Momentary On/Off TIG Switch SW-1F

Works perfectly

freedom from the pedal

I’m working on a gate project. It’s basically a large framework, with a framework field. There are a lot of short length welds all over the place. And often I weld alternately on opposite sides to mitigate heat-distortion. The push button on the torch makes it easy to work around the piece without having to move the pedal. And having the push button cable in the torch lead shroud makes one less cable on the floor. With a little post-flow gas, I can control heat by using on off. I also set a pulse about 1 per second so I can end the weld in the pulse trough to mitigate crater. This flat, low profile push button is very easy to operate on the torch handle. I made my own adjustable mounting strap using vinyl electrical tape as follows: two wraps of tape around torch handle and switch body with adhesive side up, snug enough to stay in place by friction but not prohibited repositioning. Then one wrap with adhesive side down so it’s not a sticky mess.