Bottle clamps / torch holder

[spoiltbrat]

Hi is anyone ever made a spring loaded clamp / arm to hold the earth , mig torch and power cables to keep them from trailing the ground or do most folk just wrap them around the welder any pics would be appreciated .

 

[chunkolini]

Torch holder.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I just coil mine and hang them from hooks on the side(s) of my trolley.

 

[Istayinalot]

Hooks on the sides for cables, torch holder on trolley handle.

 

[Robotstar5]

I wouldn't advise the "holster" style holder as the weight of the torch & harness hang on the shroud retaining spring area and can lead to this....
New one on the right

Or even worse....

 

[Bill Edwards]

I wouldn't advise the "holster" style holder as the weight of the torch & harness hang on the shroud retaining spring area and can lead to this....
New one on the right
View attachment 90338

Or even worse....

View attachment 90339

Snapped I can understand but what's with the pitting on the brass bit the spring sits on?
If I'm missing the obvious it has been a 17 hour day.

 

[WorkshopChris]

Probably ok for light Diy use but you won't believe the amount of damage production welders can do to a new torch a few weeks.

Snapped I can understand but what's with the pitting on the brass bit the spring sits on?
If I'm missing the obvious it has been a 17 hour day.

When hung while hot the shroud gradually pulls to one side, then splatter enters between the spring and the insulator and gradually gets worse.

 

[Robotstar5]

Probably ok for light Diy use but you won't believe the amount of damage production welders can do to a new torch a few weeks.

I can I had to repair the damage.

 

[Bill Edwards]

Abuse...