Quote Originally Posted by Trip59 View Post
Appreciate it!

I was going to order a WP26 straight handle for the WP26, just as I ordered the WP20 straight (knurled) for the WP20, as all they had was the Fisher-Price style in both 15 and 25'.

The pics you posted are very helpful, and in reality, it looks like BOTH have a smaller radii than the WP26 I have now. I also went ahead and ordered a 1/16 and 3/32 gas-saver setup for it. Figure I might as well, I needed some 316L and 1/16 309L filler for some upcoming work, that covers the shipping and the gas saved may offset the cost there.

I'm still going to make a new cover for the last 5' of the torch, may make one for each torch now, that should make it a bit more flexible.
Since you have a lathe, I'm sure you could take a piece of PVC pipe and whip up a handle to fit whatever torch body size you need.
There are denim covers for cables that are very soft and easy to move, maybe not as tough as leather, but would be a lot easier to deal with.

I still think the WP20 is the best all around torch for a shop setup, as it's small and can take 250 amps all day without even getting warm. But water cooling makes the portability an issue, and it sounds like working in long trailers you are going to have to haul things around no matter what. Also be aware that with the stubby hardware on a 17 torch, it can't handle the same current as with the big hardware. If you can, go to a LWS and put your hands on the different types before you make a decision.