Stick Welding Electrode Holders (Stingers) 

I have the 400amp Berger from HF and it has been holding up for a long time. You're right about the screw top, when you're working and changing rods a lot, it's a no go.

I have been using that Lenco screw style stinger for 4 years now. I installed it as an upgrade on my cheap Chinese welder. What a difference in comfort and rod holder it made!!! I upgraded both the stinger and the ground clamp and it really improved the "feel" (i know subjective) of the machine when arc welding. I tend to do a scratch start instead of the jab method. This just feels more natural when in an awkward position while welding.

Great info! Thanks for another great video.

I tried to like the screw type holder but I just couldn't get used to it. It's just ingrained in me to burn a rod, dump it with the spring clamp, load and repeat. The little delay with the screw type just started to drive me crazy. Lol Great, thorough vid --thanks for sharing!! I'm new and really enjoying your channel.

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

Good info again!!

I had no idea that the screw type was even a thing; I really like the Lenco LT-250 (2nd from the left).

Favorite is probably the twist top, its more natural if i am swapping hands alot or need to get into really odd positions Dont much use lever types, its annoying they arent ambidextrous.

also, with screw types. sometimes if you burn a rod too far, you ain't getting that shit out without some pliers.