Reboot Welding Electrode Holder 300AMP Copper Heavy Duty Jaw Holding Plier Electrode Clamp of Welding Machine ARC Welder American Design

This welding handle is a bit different. you twist the head to loosen and tighten the rods. There is no spring to wear out, and this is more solid than the spring type, so it holds the rods better. It is a bit harder to get used to if you have used the spring clip type, but it works better. it arrived timely, and the price was not too high. I'm very satisfied with it.

Works great for me

Good for the price. Not a stinger you'd want to use every day.

I bought the 300 amp a year ago. I tend to burn the rods down to 1/2 inch long and have burnt out a couple of the 300 amp stingers. This 500 amp is heavier duty, heavy spring, a little harder to squeeze. I does clamp much better. NO slop in the clamp of the two jaws. Should hold the rod much tighter.

Using the original cables, I upgraded to this stinger and the results were a fantastic improvement over the factory supplied one. Since then I've also upgraded the cables and the results are pure heaven! It's got a heavy jaw (which I like) that grips the electrode strong enough that you can bend it an which way you want. Generally, you don't have to as it's got all the cutouts for any direction you would commonly use. For the price, it can't be beat and the customer service is an absolute 10 out of 10 in my book. Both responsive to any issue and fast to respond. Really can't ask for anything more IMHO...

It's a great twist style stinger for its price but definitely not durable, when in use for industrial environments. I use 3/16 rod and above and I did notice that the insulation is prone to cracking after long use. I did use it non stop for 3 days, 10 hours each and it break and stop holding the rod, I can see that it would be great to buy if your a hobbist welder or interested this particular style as it's cheap. I would definitely invest in a more quality product some where else if using a industrial setting or consistent use.

The clamping force is strong and this unit will definitely give you the contact you need to weld with confidence. It is easy to install and I have been running mine for a few months now with little issues. The only thing I can gripe about is the top plate screw comes out over time so make sure you keep it tight. A little Loctite would go a long ways.

I did not see instructions in my box, but was easy enough to figure out how to make it work. This handle gives a nice angle to weld so your wrist is not bent like using the "clamp" style.To install the lead wire from my welder, I had to unscrew the red handle all the way off the top. There is a spring and a rod in the top part, so be careful when unscrewing it apart. It came with two set screws, a small plate and a hex key to install the lead wire. Then, insert that part back into the bottom of the handle and screw on the top part to the top of the handle.The way it holds the welding rod is by unscrewing the handle a little and inserting it into the tip. Then, twisting the red grip the other way to tighten until it is secure. Twist it the other way to release the stub and insert a new rod, etc.It is very well made and not too heavy. This handle really holds the lead wire and welding rod without issues.