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Which do you prefer and why?
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I like the CK wedge collets, they hold tight and if something on the torch does loosen you won't ruin the collet. I personally never really damage collets but I won't look back now....wedge is good.

You want some to try shoot me your info..
I weld stainless, stainless and more stainless...Food Industry, sanitary process piping, vessels, whatever is needed, I like to make stuff.
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I'm still a rank amateur welder, but I live in CK's back yard so I was able to pick one up at the LWS to try.
I like them so far, and they do seem to give a positive grip on the tungsten with very little effort to tighten the collet body.
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I've melted down 2 150 amp torches and I'm still using the first wedge collet. It's discolored but very functional. I'll never buy anything but again.

Len
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Same here. I think my 3/32" wedge collet is over two years old. The 1/16" might be even older.
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thanks for the responses, I think I give them another try
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