TIG welding resources
Welder-written deep dives on the gear, the failures, and the process. Written by Landon LaRocque, the working welder who founded Switchklip — every article is shop-tested and citation-backed. New articles ship as the catalog expands.
Problems & failures
What actually breaks your switches and how to stop the failures.
How-to guides
Install, position, and operate your TIG torch button switches.
How-ToHow to Mount a TIG Torch Button Switch (The Right Way)Step-by-step install guide for mounting a remote HF start button on your TIG torch handle. Covers SW-1F, SW-1, ETSW-1, plus position tuning for thumb-comfort and out-of-position welds.Read the articleHow-ToTIG Button vs Foot Pedal: When to Use EachFoot pedal is the default for most amperage-control work, but the torch-mounted HF start button wins on out-of-position, pipe, and field welds. A real-world breakdown for working welders.Read the article
Coming soon2T vs 4T TIG Mode ExplainedHow 2T and 4T trigger modes work and when to switch between them.
Reference
Definitions, dimensions, and part-by-part breakdowns.
Coming soonTIG Torch Switches Explained: SW-1, SW-1F, ETSW-1Reference guide to the most common TIG torch momentary switches.
Coming soonTIG Torch Handle Sizes: Series 9, 17, and 26What the series numbers mean, the OD differences, and how to pick the right size.
Coming soonHF Start Explained: How High-Frequency Arc Initiation WorksWhy HF start exists, how the remote button signals it, and what changes between machines.
TIG fundamentals
Background reading for newer welders who want to go deeper.
Coming soonWhat Is GTAW? Gas Tungsten Arc Welding FundamentalsGTAW is the formal name for TIG welding. Here's what the acronym means and what it covers.