Gamble97
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So I came across this post a long time ago
Some great modification for the Diversion 165 Tig - OFN Forums
This guy has a Miller diversion 165 and changed out the torch handle/body and cable and said it was a good upgrade. I never thought too much about it, but recently it's becoming more and more popular and the results are nothing short of fantastic. Small easier to hold torch, and a cable that is WAY more flexible and doesn't pull on your wrist while welding. After all you want to be comfortable while welding.
So a few other guys on weldingweb.com did this and said how much they loved it. So I decided eh let's try it out. The torch everyone goes to is a WeldCraft Or CK WP-9 series (no buttons) and a super flex hose. I know the CK branded hose is considered "super flex" but I'm not sure what they consider the weldcraft branded one.
I called my local welding store and for the ck torch and 12.5" cable it's $55 (miller recommends NOT using a 25' cable) in the first post this guy uses his lathe to make a custom fitting which is needed for $28. Add in some consumables and seems to be a very worthwhile upgrade for around $90-$100.
I should be getting everything by the end of next week so I'll report back and let you guys know how it all goes.
Keep in mind though a WP9 torch and this cable are only rated for 125amps.
Some great modification for the Diversion 165 Tig - OFN Forums
This guy has a Miller diversion 165 and changed out the torch handle/body and cable and said it was a good upgrade. I never thought too much about it, but recently it's becoming more and more popular and the results are nothing short of fantastic. Small easier to hold torch, and a cable that is WAY more flexible and doesn't pull on your wrist while welding. After all you want to be comfortable while welding.
So a few other guys on weldingweb.com did this and said how much they loved it. So I decided eh let's try it out. The torch everyone goes to is a WeldCraft Or CK WP-9 series (no buttons) and a super flex hose. I know the CK branded hose is considered "super flex" but I'm not sure what they consider the weldcraft branded one.
I called my local welding store and for the ck torch and 12.5" cable it's $55 (miller recommends NOT using a 25' cable) in the first post this guy uses his lathe to make a custom fitting which is needed for $28. Add in some consumables and seems to be a very worthwhile upgrade for around $90-$100.
I should be getting everything by the end of next week so I'll report back and let you guys know how it all goes.
Keep in mind though a WP9 torch and this cable are only rated for 125amps.