Conversion of Snap-on torch to take new style nozzle

[CellZapper]

Hi

I am a regular Guest Visitor to this forum. So today I joined to share this with other members in the same position as me.

There are many threads about converting to euro style torch for my Snap-on 130 and other mig welders.

As I am only a hobby welder the expense of converting to euro torch is not justified.

The low cost consumables available on EBay do not fit on the Snap-on / old Cerbora torches.

I have an old torch (broken trigger assembly) with which I tried the following.

I obtained a loan of an M8 x 1 (M8 fine) Die and cut the swan neck of just behind the gas ports and cut the thread on the swan neck,

I obtained a set of Tip holders with a RIGHT HAND THREAD (complete with BINZEL compatible Nozzles and Tips) on EBay. I had to request SPECIAL supply of Right Hand Thread tip holder, most common models use Left HaND thread.

This all fits together perfectly.

The bare section off brass left on display needs to be insulated with tape or shrink tube.

Because this is a scrap torch I cannot test it. I cannot see why it should not work at least as well as the original.

I know the professionals on this forum do not like the old Snap-on torch but it is not the limiting factor in my welding so this may be a worthwhile modification for me and others in the same (skill) position.

Chris

 

[Jim Davey]

Well done, nice of you to write up your fix for the problem.

 

[rikrobson]

normal m6 tips (non hobby) fit into the snap-on cebora torch. There are ebay suppliers of shrouds for these torched too at a reasonable cost. Weldequip sels them too

 

[CellZapper]

Rik is correct.

normal m6 tips (non hobby) fit into the snap-on cebora torch. There are ebay suppliers of shrouds for these torched too at a reasonable cost. Weldequip sels them too

You are right, but the nozzles are becoming more expensive and there are only a few suppliers, I thought they may become unavailable soon.

I was able to buy a set of 2 tip holders + 5 nozzles +10 tips for little more than the price of a new nozzle, when my current set needs to be replaced I now have many spares. These tips also fit the Snap-on torch.

(eBay item number 151109260596, remember I had to ask for RH thread, as this listing is for left hand thread tip holder)(right hand thread between torch swan neck and tip holder is M8 1mm pitch "fine")(I have no connection to this eBay listing)

The added advantage of the new style holder and shroud is that they accommodate adjusting the shroud for more wire stick out for aluminium welding, having watched several YouTube videos using this Snap-On welder to ally weld I can't wait to try it (for fun).

Chris