Decided to make a torch holder for the welding table. Design requirement was for it to accommodate both the stick holder and the flux core wire holder.
Cut some lengths of 1/8" x 1" bar stock. Purchased the 95 lb. magnet from Harbor Freight. Pre-weld setup using vise-grip and magnets. You can see my torch holder draped over the vise-grip... which illustrates problem.
Cut a 3" length of PVC conduit and cut out a section that fits the stick holder. The width of the cut fits on either side of the boss on the stick holder. This will prevent the stick holder from rotating and coming into contact with the metal table.
Mounted the bracket to the magnet using a jam nut so that it will pivot on the base. Drilled and tapped the bracket to receive the PVC piece.
Flux core torch.
Electrode holder.
Hope this helps,
Mike
