TIG Torch Holder

[Jigantor]

This is how I made a holder, it is not the only way and it is most likely not the best way. I started this thread to help or motivate others.
If you are an expert you will find this stuff very boring.

Today I was sick of taking so much time to safely place my TIG torch onto the bench I decided to make a torch holder.
I used some 6mm or 1/4" mild steel round bar and a 75mm or 3" G clamp.
I started out by bending the bar into shape and cutting to a rough length.

Ji

[Jigantor]

Next I ground the round in the areas to be welded.
I also ground all the paint off the clamp in the welding areas.

Ji

[Jigantor]

Clamping round bar to a flat member is difficult but can be done. Sometimes you have to get creative.

Ji

[Jigantor]

With everything lined up welding is next.
This only has to hold up the torch so I did not get to fussy about length of weld.

Ji

[Jigantor]

I placed at a slight angle down wards a 180 deg bend and welded it into place.
I then cut off all the oversized bits and sanded all ends round and smooth.

Ji

[Jigantor]

Time to test the holder.
Yep she works, well good enough.

The design of your holder all depends on your bench.
My welding bench has a steel rectangular section running 25mm or 1" back past the Ali top.

Ji

[Gingerboy]

Heres mine, simple and handy.

[Jigantor]

Very nice

Ji