hey Kevin, really enjoy the videos! I know you already have the new pedal but try this with the old one. turn it around and put your heel on the top of the box and toes on the control. Tried one of these and did this, made it alot easier to control and it didnt slide around.
@KevincaronSculpture
6 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, Tried that the first time I used the machine. Got one hell of a cramp in my calf!! But yes it does work.
@patrickroy414
7 жыл бұрын
I attached a thin plate to the bottom with a small lip at the back that catches my heel. it doesn't slide around any more and works fine.
@sjbl1962
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video Kevin, I just got my AHP Alpha TIG 200X today.Looking forward to playing with it.
@CharlesStruble
9 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I'm thinkin' any one of us who does call and order one of these should mention that we learned about it from Kevin Caron. Hey, can't hurt...
@Kevin_747
9 жыл бұрын
I have a Miller wireless pedal on my syncrowave. I welded for 30+ years with the clunky miller foot pedal and was given the wireless as a gift. I would never have bought it for myself as its big $$$. I'm spoiled with it, not having to have one more thing to shove back and forth under a project. Just pick up the pedal and carry it around the shop when moving to another weld position.
@KevincaronSculpture
9 жыл бұрын
Kevin N I so want one!!
@Greenjeans2020
5 жыл бұрын
I screwed a deck board (5 quarter] to the bottom of it and added skate board tape to the board. The board is long enough for my foot. Doesn't slide around and the skate board tape keeps my foot in place.
@KevincaronSculpture
5 жыл бұрын
Lots of ways to stop that sucker from moving around! Thanks for posting.
@shreddder999
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't you just put a rubber mat under the pedal? I buy a certain rubber door mat at Lowe's and put it under bench grinder stands. It stops them dead in their tracks. It grabs both on the top and on the bottom of the mat.
@KevincaronSculpture
4 жыл бұрын
Sure!! Or use a piece of wood and mount the pedal to it. I tried using some rubber feet under the pedal. Or just get a better pedal.
@mmattster
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin can you tell me who makes your welding helmet sweat band it looks very comfortable ? Thanks for the great vids.
@KevincaronSculpture
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure the brand but I got it at Praxair. Thanks for watching and posting.
@joewest8385
7 жыл бұрын
I am considering buying one of these newer foot pedals when I finally get my welder. I just recently ordered it, however I also think the larger piece of plywood screwed down from the bottom is a great idea. But, how about this in addition. What if you added to that a small piece of plywood to just lay it on top of the foot pedal and was hinged behind your foot, and attached to the bigger piece of plywood with a small door hinge or something of that type from Home Depot. Then when you're pressed on the small plywood it would press down on the foot pedal and act just like the forward controlled style foot pedal. I'm also thinking it's got to be easy to get a spring to replace the poem spring under there that's got less tension. Just saying, those foot pedals are pretty expensive and there may be a cheaper option for a cheap old guy like me. Especially when you mentioned that electronically they seem to be about the same I can't understand having to spend an extra $175 or so until I try out another style of adapter for the foot pedal. Even an old bass drum pedal laid over the top and hinged from behind. That would reverse the action of the OEM foot pedal. Anything before I spend that much money.
@KevincaronSculpture
7 жыл бұрын
Seen lots of different ways to handle the pedal issue. Yours sounds good to me!
@obfuscated3090
6 жыл бұрын
Foot control pedals are simple components so you could use a guitar effects pedal with the right potentiometer, or to get the housing you could buy a used pedal for a different machine and wire accordingly. The SSC pedals are ergonomically outstanding compared to that absurd stock design, but they are basically two stamped nesting rectangular cups with a pivot and a bit of hardware. The easiest pedals to modify are Miller pedals, and those are inexpensive used unless they fit something particularly desirable. You can pull the specs from your manual then match or mod any pedal you prefer. You can DIY complete pedals. Example from the SFT forum here, but check out fora like weldingweb and the Miller forums too: www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=561606#post561606
@Mr383240z
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry Kevin, the guy who added the wood to his pedal was on Weldingweb.com Not on Weld.com that's "Mr.Tig's" web site
@CharlesGallo
7 жыл бұрын
I think it might also be a difference in idea. I _JUST_ started taking TIG lessons from my wife's boss (using an old Square wave) and the regular pedal HURTS, but then again, we are welding STANDING, so basically you are having to stand on one leg and rock. I turned the pedal around (backwards) and being able to put my weight on my heel and squeeze the pedal gave me better control I wonder if the AlphaTig pedal is really designed to be used STANDING
@KevincaronSculpture
7 жыл бұрын
I just use the finger switch and get my work done. Can't stand the stock pedal.
@CharlesGallo
7 жыл бұрын
It was just a thought. In my case, someone else's machine, and I use their setup. Just learning. Used to do a lot of SMAW (like multiple boxes of rod/week), but just started learning TIG
@PeterAgostiniJdcap26
9 жыл бұрын
Weld.com know their stuff , great product.
@robotmotor
9 жыл бұрын
hey Kevin like the foot pedal wish to try it .. thanks for the video
@robotmotor
9 жыл бұрын
they have soon will post video in youtube
@quietmale00101
9 жыл бұрын
Facebook only allows me to like your page it doesn't have an option for friend or follow requests, and the first thing i thought of when i saw the title was the foot control from weld.com even before i saw the video lol great tip and video
@expediter99
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin- try this... put the ball of your foot up on the square part, and press the pedal with your heel OR turn it around, put your heel on the square part and press with your toe.
@messylaura
9 жыл бұрын
new to your channel and like the info and vids, is there anything you can do to improve the sound quality, you often sound far away and to higher pitched
@wyomingkid1973
9 жыл бұрын
around how much are they?
@tptrsn
8 жыл бұрын
I was watching this video because I have a hard time achieving low amp control with my 2015 and 2016 versions of the AlphaTig 200X. I was excited to see how the SSC pedal did, but then your stock pedal did well too..... I don't mind the ergonomics of the stock pedal, so has it turned out that the SSC pedal provides any better control, or should I just save my money?
@KevincaronSculpture
8 жыл бұрын
+Hammerhaus Kennel A small improvement over the stock pedal.. I use the finger control almost exclusively but I like the feel of the new pedal.. Easier on my ankle,,
@tptrsn
8 жыл бұрын
Kevin Caron, Artist Thank you Kevin! I guess I'll save my money for now then. I appreciate your feedback.
@TreBlaNoJ
8 жыл бұрын
will this pedal also work on the improved 2016 model?
@KevincaronSculpture
8 жыл бұрын
+LJ Albert Yes, it will work for the 2016 .
@sylvanenergy
9 жыл бұрын
I see you two are having too much fun again. That's a much nicer pedal design I am putting that one on the list.
@fm3arthur
9 жыл бұрын
Kevin Do they have a wireless one like I have on my miller 200dx?
@fm3arthur
9 жыл бұрын
***** Well they are nice - the best part was one time I was under a dash welding a small part in place laying on my back - the only way I could press the peddle was to hold it between my knees - was tricky but worked
@SWC44
9 жыл бұрын
Or,, Like the 1 I Had with the Miller 330, When i was selling the Rilands,, That has a Nicer!!!! Pedal Than The Old MILLLER!!!! has a Nice Big Lip,, On The Back,so Your Ft Doesnt slip OFF!!!!!! And Its HEAVY,and all Steeel,and After 7 Years,,still working Like a Champ!!!!!!!!!!!!,, . Im With Sylvan,, MARRRRRRRRRRRRRR Is Getting Her VOICE BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT To Hear Her,, And Of couse,,it Allways starts at ZERO,,Unless Ya Have a Brick,on The Pedal,,IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
@obfuscated3090
6 жыл бұрын
SSC pedals are well regarded as they should be. That stock pedal has AWFUL ergonomics, and ergos matter greatly in welding. On my pedal I added a toggle switch and rheostat so I can also use it as a remote for stick welding or where I can't use a pedal.. Short tubing stubs protect the switches from my boots when using in pedal mode. Total cost was about 15 bucks for quality parts.
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