# Any experience with hand controls on a TIG torch? **URL:** \ **Category:** Welding & Fabrication\ **Created:** [August 26, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429 "2026-08-26T19:37:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@tcat](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/tcat)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429/1 "2026-08-26T19:37:23Z")
It seems like it would be an improvement over navigating a foot pedal around a table. I’m more interested in actual amperage control than a simple on/off switch. ---
**Author:** ![dcferris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5daacb/32.png) [@dcferris](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/dcferris)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429/2 "2026-08-27T03:57:58Z")
I was just thinking about this myself. I’m not good with the foot pedal anyways. I tend to just set my amperage and use full pedal anyways. I know I’m a hack. But that’s what you get when your a machinist and pretend to weld. Then I have to revert back to machinist to clean up the mess I made. I was looking at the different options, I’m leaning towards the momentary switch. Hoping there are some on here with better advice. ---
**Author:** ![Rambozo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/rambozo/32/2202_2.png) [@Rambozo](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Rambozo)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429/3 "2026-08-31T03:50:06Z")
I’ve used a few different types. Miller has one with a thumbwheel that is ok. Ck Worldwide has a thumbwheel but they also have one the has a track almost like a tank, so you can operate it in a more linear motion. The real trick is not moving your hand when changing amps. It takes some practice, and I still prefer the foot pedal when possible. However, when in a confined space like an airframe or roll cage, or up on a ladder, the hand control is king. I even built one for a micro lunch box welder that I can wear as a backpack with a scuba tank of argon to go almost anywhere. I used a liner potentiometer and I really like it. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/fireball/original/2X/2/2e253116a8b903019028474586e0e5c7fde046cf.jpeg "Remote Amp Mod Everlast PowerArc 140ST") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVc1uGVSctw) ---
**Author:** ![tcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@tcat](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/tcat)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429/4 "2026-08-31T05:47:00Z")
> [@Rambozo](#): > > …The real trick is not moving your hand when changing amps. That was my thought. Also, something that would stay put once set seems better than a finger operated version of a foot pedal. ---
**Author:** ![Scott\_Rosendahl](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/scott_rosendahl/32/6023_2.png) [@Scott\_Rosendahl](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Scott_Rosendahl)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429/5 "2026-10-08T05:24:05Z")
I’m fairly new to TIG welding, do well enough with the foot pedal, but after seeing the [6061 Finger Pedal](https://youtu.be/nh_5myYUTeE) on YT, I decided to try it out. I love it, it’s just so easy to use! I am not affiliated with the manufacturer of this product, just a happy customer. [YT 6061: “I Made Something I Want To Show You" - TIG Welding Aluminum Fabrication - Finger Pedal Controller](https://youtu.be/AG3ZgbgWBMo) [6061 Finger Pedal Variable Amperage TIG Controller](https://www.6061.com/fingerpedal.htm) ---
**Author:** ![AK650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@AK650](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/AK650)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/any-experience-with-hand-controls-on-a-tig-torch/4429/6 "2026-10-08T18:28:04Z")
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