A hand-turnable welding cable connection includes a welding cable portion and a cooperable welding torch portion. The welding cable portion includes a receiver having an opening defined by an inner, generally cylindrical surface. A slit extends through the receiver. A fastener extends across the slit generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the receiver and partially protrudes into the opening. The welding torch portion includes a tubular member having a generally cylindrical outer surface. A transverse, circumferentially extending groove is formed on the outer surface of the tubular member. The groove may extend generally 90 degrees around the outer surface. A flat portion is formed on the outer surface of the tubular member. The flat surface extends longitudinally from an end of the groove toward an end of the tubular member. The welding torch portion is insertable in the welding cable portion, and the fastener engages the groove.