Plasma cutting track DIY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- This is a simple DIY Plasma torch cutting track that I feel anyone with a plasma torch and shop should have!
It basically works like a chop saw, it has a fence to butt metal up to, adjustable stops for 90 & 45s the torch holder also tilts to do beveled cuts. I used a simple PW controller
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I highly recommend anyone that works with metal to build a plasma track torch It's a extremely useful tool, plus it’s compact!
I know I’m way late to the party but those goggles are the beginning! Awesome!
Wow. What an ingenious way to integrate a hand plasma torch! I'll definitely be keeping this in mind for the future.
Nicely done! Using all-thread as your lead screw=great idea. Inexpensive build, without sacrificing strength or quality, Good Job. This is on my list of projects, now.
I was just thinking how much I need a plasma torch, figured id search your channel, low and behold everything I need! Awesome stuff dude!
They're REALLY nice to have.
What a great project, no way you can get a finish like that without the steady speed of cut. I will have to make on now. Cheers.
Thanks for commenting! It’s definitely going to help me out in my shop, funny thing is I got spoiled with nice plasma cuts about 3 years ago when my friend and I went in on a CNC plasma table, I bought this el cheapO plasma torch a few years back for my shop but didn’t use it much because the free hand cuts didn’t look like the CNC. The problem is if I wanted a clean cut on the CNC I would have to drive about 15 minutes to my friends place and sometimes it’s nice to keep moving on a project when your inspired, now I have the possibility to make nice clean cuts at my shop! Thanks for checking out my project!
love watching people build cool use full stuff.
That is genius. I need to stop watching your channel you keep giving me idea for things to make.
Keep it up.
Haha 😂 Thanks Shaun! I actually just gave this table and Cut -50 plasma torch away to my friend the other day.
It was time to pass it on. Paying it forward 🙂
My friend Norm is really excited about it. Take care
@@Mikefestiva that’s awesome. I totally believe in paying it forward and random acts of kindness.
Dude that was awesome. That’s the closest thing to a CNC that I think I could actually build after watching this. Definitely subscribing and looking forward to more of your videos!
Right on Joe! I appreciate it 🙂 this simple tool is definitely a helpful tool for any shop and I recommend building one. Take care
This will take my plasma cutting to a whole new level!! Thanks for this video.
Lots of good parts made with that old photo eye. Especially good for one- off hand drafted products
Thank you for sharing. You have given me great inspiration in the cutting track I am going to build.
Right on 🙂👍
Let's just say - "Your abilities are slightly more refined than mine!" Quiet impressive, Sir!
Thanks for checking out my videos Chris 🙂👍
wow this is rad! definitly going to be building something like this soon. What air compressor do you recommend for the shop and running a plasma torch. I just got a torch but still need a compressor setup
This one had me chuckling. You have a good sense of humor! 😁
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
Pretty cool idea. I used to want to make something like this back when I was in school for welding. As time goes by the want or need has diminished. There are a few reasons. Time is money. That set up takes time to build and time to operate. All the variables. Speed, angle, metal thickness, consumables, air pressure, etc, change so much and you are changing yourself so much it would hamper the cut. Grab a straight edge and go. As you get more practice the cut will be like almost like it was sheared and then longer cuts you won't even use a straight edge, YOU will be a machine.
This was just a fun project to build, I have given it to a friend including the plasma torch. I now own a CNC plasma 👍
it's good to see someone build something using American measurements and not metric.
Very impressive and clever tool. Well done sir.
I need that for my plasma, building BBQ pits, awesome 😎
Wow! very smart!
Great idea and just the kind of track I want to build. I followed all the links in your description and all I got was “ Sorry we can’t find that page “
It’s a old video, I’m sure all the links are expired by now.
Great video! Like your detail and easy to follow teaching.
Thanks Jim 👍🙂
Love it!!! I'm gonna build one.
Any video on the electronics aspect?
Home button, limiter set up, power source?
Miles What Nots I think you will like a tool like this 👍 it’s easy to build and functions quite well. Here’s a video I did over wiring up Pulse width controllers to Any DC motor and how to wire up limit switches. I had interest in making more videos on subjects like this but no one seems to watch them so I decided not to produce more in-depth stuff like this.
If you have any questions I will try to answer them. th-cam.com/video/GpMXzgwXXYc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for getting me off my ass and to work on my shop. That chuck that was FOBAR looks like it fell off the bench. Anyway thanks and keep them coming!
Nice idea for smooth consistent straight cuts. I'd like to expand this idea to allow for tracing curved parts (a manual pantograph...think of it like a manual CNC cutter) so that would require an X and Y axis (search youtube for plasma cutter pantograph or "tracing" jig) but would like to retain the power feed for making the smooth straight cuts when needed.
If you've ever worked on a metal lathe, many have a power feed, but that feed can be released with what's known as a "half nut." Flip a lever, the feed engages the drive screw, flip it the other way and it releases to allow the carriage to travel freely. I think with a half nut, you could engage it for the power feed for straight cuts and release it to use it in the pantograph mode.
Also, concerning the cheap chinese cutters, many are now available with "pilot arc" which is much better than the high frequency start. You can cut through paint, rust, and pierce into the metal directly. It does make the units a little more expensive due to the slightly more complex torch needed. There is a ground wire that runs to an electrode inside to initiate the arc inside the torch, which in turn ionizes the air forming a lower power plasma arc, then the air blows the arc out the tip (appears as blue flame) until the machine detects the arc electrically connecting to the work piece, then it kicks in the full cutting amperage. It is that pilot arc that quickly burns through paint, rust, and crud that makes it so handy. High Frequency start machines tend to have issues with dirty metal. Also, HF start torches/machines can't be used on CNC tables as the HF interference is too high and will cause issues with the computer equipment (or any other low voltage electronics nearby). The pilot arc technology found on chinese machines still requires an HF arc to start the pilot arc, so it still creates some HF noise, however, since the distance between the anode and cathode inside the torch can be controlled, i.e. made very short as opposed to needing to create the arc between tip and work piece like an old HF start torch, the HF EMI is greatly reduced, but still present to some extent. These can be used on CNC tables, etc.
The pilot arc found on pretty much all plasma cutters that aren't the Hypertherm brand use this older technology. Hypertherm has created a newer pilot arc design (still under patent I believe) known as "blowback" where the anode and cathode are in contact with each other when not cutting. When the trigger is pulled, the full cutting amperage is initiated and the air flow "blows" the anode and cathose apart a slight amount, instantly igniting the pilot arc without the need for high frequency.
The extra cost for pilot arc on the chinese machines isn't significant, usually around $50-$80 more vs it's HF start brothers. Since pilot arc requires that extra wire running to the torch, you could easily wire in a foot pedal to control the arc strike and cutting while using both hands to guide the stylus while in pantograph mode.
There are literally hundreds of different "brands" of the chinese cutters, but I think most of them are pretty much the same machines with different styles and colors of case. Some have the air regulator and filter internal, might have air pressure gauge on the front or rear. I've even seen some with a switch that lets you control how long the air post flow operates after cutting (usually 2.5 or 5 seconds). What tends to vary are the torches they use, so this matters when it comes to consumables (tips, cups, and nozzles). Pilot arc consumables are a little pricier than those for HF start, but if you don't abuse them, they will last quite a while, especially if you aren't cutting a lot every day with it. Still, for what they can do, even if you have to spend $60-$80 for a 10 pack of consumables that will probably last a year in heavier use (or several years for casual use), they're still well worth it. You'll spend for blades if you have a band saw, so unless consumables are super expensive, I don't really factor them in that much (but I have ruled out a cold saw for metal cutting simply because the blades are expensive, typically $75ish + dollars a pop and they don't last as long).
Some of the chinese brands have garnered somewhat of a popular following, such as the LOTOS brand, but there are other brands just as capable and basically the same machines for slightly less. Surprisingly, Home Depot now carries several of these brands, such as Amico Power and even LOTOS. So, if any kind of return policy concerns you, just order one from Home Depot instead Amazon and you have a local store you can return it if you don't like without much of a hassle. You'll still have to deal with the chinese company for warranty stuff if needed, but even there, it seems many of them are seriously working to up their game. I've read several reports of LOTOS and Amico Power owners having good experiences with warranty claims. Still, a 50AMP plasma cutter with pilot arc for $350-$400 is well worth the risk for home or hobby users even considering the potential issues or hassles when an equivalent Hypertherm is going to set you back around $2000+. If you're a professional that relies on your tools to make a living, then definitely go buy the Hypertherm.
As for me, I'm seriously considering the Amico Power APC-50HF. 50 amp cutter with pilot arc, $379.00.
Thanks for checking out my video! I have a metal lathe so I definitely get what you are talking about with the half nut idea! I definitely recommend building one, especially to be able to trace other shapes. I just got a new plasma torch recently, it’s from Harbor freight, it’s the Titanium plasma 45, it’s a pilot arc machine, I also just bought a small CNC plasma table! I’m learning the software and have already cut some stuff on it, but the simplicity of this track torch is definitely a great thing. Let me know when you finish your track torch, I would love to see what you end up building! Take care
Thats a handy bit equipment mate nice, your like me still rocking the old school drill press!! There built from heavy gauge and there work horses! I love mine
Great idea. Nice step by step. Thanks for sharing your design, I was worried about a "motor" to drive it and viola you solved that question..
Very impressed with that Build. I am definitely gonna have to build on of those myself. That was a great idea, and so simple.
Also, for a little "cheapo" Plas.a Machine, that thing makes some very nice Cuts. I mean that 1/4" you cut was as nice of a cut that I've seen with machines that costs thousands of dollars.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for checking out my video Phillip! Yes I was quite surprised how good the cuts turned out! I just upgraded to a small CNC plasma table! Take care
That is cool. You come up with some great stuff. I was thinking about trying to put something together with an old radial arm saw. Now you've got me thinking again. Thanks
Thanks Bill! your on the right track, If I had a old radial arm saw I would have modded it, but I gave the old finger chopper away years ago, I still have all my fingers :) If you have one I would say it's got just about everything you need there! Take care
outstanding design, Mike! Well done!
Thanks for checking out my videos 👍🙂
Awesome project. Very useful tool.
Great video. Lots of good ideas to copy. Thanks.
Really cool take on this type of setup. a lot more versatile than I've seen before. If you haven't checked out the Made in Poland channel I recommend you to do so. That guy is creative in very much the same way you are.
Thanks for your great comment! I have seen that channel and he makes some cool stuff, I made a sawmill about 4 years ago and I noticed Made in Poland made a bandsaw mill in the last year or so and I’m always excited to see how others go about building a bandsaw mill, definitely a great channel! Take care :)
You're a genius Mike ! I wish I would have your skills !!
Hey thanks for your nice comment :) I really appreciate it! Take care
I actually have seen a drill chuck like that before. It's pretty easy to fix by taking it apart and adjusting the springs that keep the jaws in place (IIRC).
A really impressive build, Mike! Love your ingenuity, functional designs, and "make-it-yourself-ness". Onward!
Thanks Douglas 👍
Hi Mike, loving the channel, we have a lot in common. I know a plasma is in the near future but with my house build going on I cant tinker on stuff and repurpose that much at the moment. A track torch cutter cuts up to 30 inches a minute, so is that fast enough for running a plasma through thin material if machine settings are a little dialed down? With those cheaper track kits being under $300 on ebay it looks like a good thing to adapt and be able to use a plasma or a oxy torch with it.
Hi Mike, the project looks great and I am really looking at building it. The only issue I have is that I don't have a spare motor so I will need to buy one. I can almost work out the size but can you let me know what output speed the motor needs to be. Thanks
Mike,
I bought the latest version of the same Zeny CUT50 plasma cutter. Sold on Amazon this time as the “Superdeal” brand. The actual plasma cutter arrived but was labeled as F2C (Factory 2 Customer). Out of the box I cut 1/4” hot roll flat bar. It worked great. The ground cable is too short and it needs an upgrade.
Bill
That appears to be a drag type torch. Do you have a drag going for the entire cut, and if so, how does it handle un-flat parts and other minor elevation differences?
Very nice project... This is the most simply and affordable way i found to make one. I had to watch several videos and i found the best one for my need with yours.
Did you use some chart for cutting with your plasma cutter, i mean metal thickness/amps/air pressure.
Thanks for all your videos, i follow you .
Do you only clamp it on the table side with a vise grip or you weld it ?
Nice build, man. Good stuff.
Fancy CNC is great. but this Simple and fast build is what i need. No coputer and stuff.
I don’t quite get how that Amazon box is running the drill. Where is the power coming from a 110v receptacle then changes it to 12 or 15 v to run drill? Really cool idea. I never get any kind of straight cut doing plasma by hand
Dude totally stick with the TH-cam video thing... this is the best video I have seen on TH-cam in a long time. honest and to the point and you did not make it into a infomercial.
Right on! I appreciate it :)
Great job! Gonna try and make one! Can you provide a wiring diagram on all of please! Thx
That is pretty cool stuff. I'm thinking about buying an Everlast plasma cutter and this would come in handy.
Thanks for checking out my project! I definitely recommend picking up a plasma cutter, they are extremely handy to have around the shop. This cut table has been a great additional tool, clean cuts every time! Take care :)
What kind of projects do you build/ work on at your place?
Sorry for such a noob question but I've been Thinking about getting a plasma cutter for a very long time but I just recently read somewhere that they are as loud as 110 dbs. It's that continuous while using it? How loud are they really? I do most of my work in the backyard and I'm thinking that's gonna be a deal breaker. My neighbors will never allow it lol so just wondering how loud are they and when exactly do they make all that noise that noise
Hey Mike, Cathy told me about your site. Took a look the other night, and was BLOWN AWAY. GGOOOOODD JOB>
Thanks Curt I really appreciate your comment! It’s been fun building this channel, my main focus is to work with what I got and to salvage when you can and most of all to encourage others to build cool stuff! Take care ps don’t forget to subscribe ;)
Very nice Mike! luv the HF plastic ammo box,housing the controller! Im sure the clean cuts save some grinder clean up work.I usually end up cutting a slight angle top to bottom of cut on 1/4" or thicker when hand cutting.Nice job!
Thanks! Yes the HF ammo boxes are real useful for a lot of projects around the shop. Thanks for checking out my track torch Jeffery :)
nice set up , one question you didnt say........how you set up your trigger on plasma ?
Dale Masyk Hey Dale At 8:36 I show removing the original plasma torch control, and I hook up the home built connection made from two red electrical butt connections, I think the video was getting long and I must have cut out some of the video of that. I run up to a simple toggle switch, all I needed to do to start the plasma torch is to close the connection to start the torch. The plasma torch just need a closed connection to start and a open one to turn off. I hope this helps 🙂 take care
Hey Mike - I don't see where you sourced the grate used on the table. Any thoughts on what to use or where to get that part?
Great video Mike. I only have an oxygen/ace torch, but this setup is cool and I might have to steel😁 some of your ideas.
Thanks for checking out my project! I think it would work great with a torch too. Take care
Just what I need for my powerplasma cutter.
Oddly enough I can not find the Titanium 45 plasma cutter on the HF site. How does the cut 40 you are using in this video measure up to the titanium 45 or does it even measure up ? Watches a few of your vids, like this one, well done. Good work, good ideas and a good sharing of both. CHEERS from north of the border.
Right on thanks! The Titanium 45 won’t be in stores till early 2020, I never did a review of the CUT 50 plasma torch because I just don’t feel I could put a video up telling people I think it’s a quality unit, but of course it’s a $250 plasma torch 🤷🏻♂️ I have never had any real problems with it, but you can count on it every few cuts when you go to pull the trigger it won’t arc right and does not start cutting, it’s not a big thing you just pull the trigger again and it usually starts the second time. Consumables are real affordable on Amazon. It’s actually not a bad machine, I just don’t get the feeling that it’s going to work for a long time but who knows? I have had it for 3 years now but I only maybe use it once a month.
The down side of this machine is that it’s a high frequency start and this will interfere with CNC machines so you can not use them on CNC plasma tables. The Titanium on the other had feels like a fairly quality plasma torch, starts every time and doesn’t have HF start, it’s a pilot arc start so it should work on a CNC table. Now is the Titanium 45 worth 3 time more then a CUT 50? What part of Canada 🇨🇦 are you from? I live about 20 miles south of Vancouver island in Washington.
Is there a video on how you made your cutting table, looks like a re-purposed item, i'm at the point of wanting away to keep all the slag and cuttings contained. One more thing you need to add to your reviews is how loud are the DC inverters for the power supply's in the welding units and plasma cutters, thanks
Very good video! Super smart and clean build 🤙
I got inspired to go out to my own shop and do a projekt after watching this.
Thank you!
Great idea I have to build one
Like Your creativity and appreciate your skill set
Good ole American ingenuity
Thanks Ulf! I’m glad I inspired you to get out and go work on a project! Take care my friend :)
Thanks Allan! Right on I’m glad you enjoyed this project!
While the build is great, the video is ok - as it leaves a lot of unanswered questions and A LOT of unshown mysteries. Good job and now you have a very useful tool.
I've been looking at that little Cut 50 plasma cutter on Amazon for small stuff. Would you recommend that as a smart purchase for a home gamer DIY type?
Good questing on the cut 50. I have owned my cut 50 for about two years, but I have only used it a bit when I first got it, and just recently I started using it again.
( I tried it out after I bought it, around that time my Son was born and for the most part I just forgot I had it, I mean I know it was on my shelf but I just was in a habit of using my other tools to cut metal)
Just the other day I got it out to cut some thicker metal and I forgot how much faster it was then my metal cutting bandsaw, that's when I decided to re visit this plasma track idea and build it.
So back to the cut 50, All the research I did originally before buying it I found the people that had a lot of problems were people that ran them maxed out on 110 volts, ( they can be ran on 110 or 220) I decided to wire mine up right off the bat on 220 volts to not stress the electronics, It's never given me any problems so far, and the high frequency always seems to work when starting the cut.
The second problem I have heard was some of the units that have the air pressure gauge on the front panel can develop a air leak and you would need to take the top off and re seal the air fittings, (not a big problem but worth mentioning)
A good thing to note is the cheap torch ( which works fine) has common consumables that can be bought on Amazon and Ebay for cheap and they fit a wide range of these cheaper plasma torches so not to worry there not preparatory to only this torch.
I have not honestly used mine enough yet to give a 100% positive on the cut 50, time will tell and In a few more months I will have a better feel for how it holds up because I will be using it a lot more on projects with this plasma track.
I would say if you have a air compressor and a extra $250 that you can spend on a tool like this, try one out, look over the reviews from buyers and order from a seller that has better reviews your probably going to be fine.
I think as long as these are trouble free, people like you and me will benefit by having a plasma torch around our shops.
I hope this helps, Take care
How do you like that mill drill? It’s a Jet 1 or 2 hp, Siegel phase, jobs right???
Pretty cool. I like the plan man
Do you have a video about the table itself?
I Mike, what keeps the grill under our piece from getting cut when you are cutting at a 45 degree?
The BBQ grill will just get small cut marks when cutting 45s, I had thought about building a grill that fans out in a way that would avoid being cut, but I didn’t have that much flat bar on hand so I figured it would be fine if it gets a few small notch cuts in it, it will still have at least three quarters of bar still intact. Take care :)
That is AWESOME man. Great job!
Love your ingenuity. Do you have a rough list of pieces with measurements? Thanks.
Only thing I would have is the info I mentioned in the video, everything can be made to fit your size and needs in your shop. Take care 🙂
Pretty slick tool you built there that looks very useful. Question for you, you ground off the inside weld seam on the first piece of square tubing then cut off the side, would just cutting off the side remove the weld seam or did I miss something there? I am not a metal fabricator so I just don't know.
Hi Tom :) yes I ground the inside weld off the first tube that was used for the slider, the tube I cut the side off of was a different piece that was used for the torch holder. Thanks for checking out my project!
@@Mikefestiva I see, I re-watched the video and I saw the slider on the longer piece, oops my bad :-(
I have considered building something like this for one of my plasma cutters for quite some time. I think I would use it. But I've really mastered using a good old torch guide. I made multiple length drag guides out of 1/2" steel flatware and baked on a high heat coating to prevent arcing to the guide. But your video has inspired me to move forward with the idea. Impressive build!! What exactly do you do in your business? Because I would hire you in a heartbeat for my welding/fabrication company. New subscriber here. Keep up the good work sir!! You also motivated me to improve my video editing skills for my YT channel. Thank you.
I just subscribed to your page and I love it. You have some great ideas. I was wondering if you had any more videos/ direction on how you built your plasma track. I have the same plasma cutter and when I saw this video I that it was great and would love to build one of these. Thank you in advance.
Hey Curtis thanks for subscribing and checking out my videos! I really appreciate that :) This is my only video I made on this plasma track, it works quite well, the only thing I would recommend is to build or buy a bigger stronger hinge, the one I used was a little loose and flexed a bit. Other then that I would follow what I did and see if you can make one even better. It really helps that cut 50 to make some really clean welds. If you have any questions feel free to ask :) Take care
This is perfect 👍🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿 good job
Thanks!
Epic build brother. I feel the inspiration creeping in
I love the concept. I might modify and make one for my everlast plasma cutter. I'm always looking for ways to make it more useful for me.
awesome build
Thanks 😊
Great job I'm impressed, congrats
Looks awesome, Michael! Nice job as always!
Thks. Great idea
Hi, that was a fantastic video and very detailed.
I just want to ask you about the torch high set up.
When you turn on the torch and you press the second switch to move forward what is the torch high?
Is it needed to touch the material to start the arc? And dragg it all the way?
Or you set it a little above the material?
I know High Frecuency mashines has to instandly touch the material to start the arc.
Thanks for checking out my video! I have a cheap plasma torch I use, it’s got high frequency start, I set the tip off the metal about a 1/8” or 2mm and 80% of the time it starts first try, once in a while I have to restart the torch, once it goes from high frequency sparks like a cars coil to the plasma torch fires up your good to turn on the drive and make your cut. I hope this helps. Take care
@@Mikefestiva Yeah,
that's what i thought.
My plasma cutter is HF like yours from different company an i was planning to build something similar with your motorised track table.
Your design is brilliant.
Thank you for replying.
I have a bucket of bolts just like that and it's a pain to put them back in the bucket for 2 bolts
Haha I know, After this video I got tired of digging through it and finally organized it into a plastic case with all the different sizes in there own slots. It surprisingly didn’t take long to sort them out.
@@Mikefestiva I did that for most of them about 2 days ago still have a bucket full though
Where did you purchase the switch to turn the plasma cutter off and on.
HI Eddie I just added a Amazon link to the small toggle switches that I used to turn the torch on and off in the video's description.
these switches are sold in multi packs, I have used them a lot on projects I work on, so I'm sure you will find other uses for them as well. I just unplugged the wires on the front of the plasma torch that went out to the button on the handle, then I just used some basic electrical butt connectors to push onto the connector terminals on the plasma unit. then I ran two wires from there up the the small toggle switch so instead of pushing the momentary button on the torch you flip the toggle on and it keeps the torch on until you flip it down again. The nice thing about this setup is you don't need to modify the torches original wiring.
I hope this helps
Great idea, I missed what you plugged into the torch
I just used two wiring butt connectors to make a plug that goes from the plasma to the gray controller box to the toggle switch to fire the torch. Thanks for checking out my video 👍
I'm just asking because I never really thought about the noise level since I never see anyone that uses them on TH-cam wearing ear protection and they don't sound loud at all in the videos. So now I'm kinda confused 😕
Nice video! Very inspiring... thanks👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you! I just used it the other night. I was cutting some 3/16” plate for a motor mount for a 6.5hp motor on a up and coming video project. It’s definitely nice to get clean plasma cuts ever time! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike festiva thanks Mike hopefully I’ll build one soon...
well done , great job and awesome, man here u r congrats
Love it,can you make another one for sale
Good job, bummer that the links to the parts used have expired.
Nice work again Mike, I've never played with a plasma torch....looks like it could be useful and did build a CNC rig with stepper motors a few years back ...but never put it to use :)
Thanks for checking out my video! I took a gamble on that plasma torch, it was about $250, so far it works great!
Do you have a video of that CNC you build? If so I would love to see it! Ps how’s your mill? I’m hoping to build a roof over my mill this Spring so I can feel more inspired to mill year round. Take care :)
@@Mikefestiva Hi Mike, the CNC build was just the controller, lead screws and steppers, (got it working on G code?) never finished it as far as using it for anything. Just got a centrifugal clutch for the mill, about to fit.....but they may be building a 4 lane road through my woods....soon? :(
Dang it, quit coming up with so much cool stuff. How's the allthread holding up?
Awesome project build
Now that you have the CNC table, does this unit get used at all anymore?
No I have only been using it as a small welding table after getting my CNC table.
I recently gave this plasma track and the cut 50 plasma cutter to my friend, it’s nice to pay it forward 🙂
@@Mikefestiva good deal! Everybody benefits
How is the track torch frame attached to the table? I almost have one built thanks for the video.
That’s great to hear! I welded a few 1.1/2” square tubes vertically up the back of my table and welded the bottom plate that has the stoppers on it onto the square tubes.
I just made a point to square everything up the best I could before welding it onto the table. If you plan on moving it to another table you may consider bolting it on? Ps The only thing I would have changed is the hinge, it’s a little on the light side, I probably would have rather made a stouter one or shopped around for a thicker one. I hope this info helps. Take care!
How much would you charge to make one?
This is great. Thanks
Does that Zenny have a built in compressor or are you connected to a compressor? Nice video as usual.
No build in compressor, I run a air line from my compressor. So far it’s cutting great, time will tell on how good it holds up? We have a older Harbor Freight plasma torch at work and surprisingly it’s worked fine for years. I hope this one holds up as good? Take care and thanks for checking out my video.
@@Mikefestiva Can you use an oil lubricated compressor for plasma cutting?
______x yes my compressor is a oil/ piston pump, just run a inline water/ oil filter to keep the air clean.
Would have liked to have seen using nylon sleeves to protect the gun from the bracket at: 2:04. Thumbs up on your good work.
Thanks for checking out my project. Maybe if the plasma was of a nicer quality I would have but you can buy the full handle with a set of consumables with a stand off for $15 I was not to worried about scratching it 😂 Take care 👍
Nice job
Wow I like this! Awesome 👏
Thanks, I appreciate your comment! Take care:)
Hey Mike how's it going ? I just got all the electrical supplies. I used your links to order them. I just need to get some scrap steel from a buddy of mine and then I can start to build my table. Thanks for your help.
Hi Brian :) I have been good, we just got a lot of snow a few weeks back, it was just starting to feel like spring some green buds were popping out and bam! 3 feet of snow, I did a lot of plowing and shoveling, and I haven’t been too interested in doing as many projects in my shop with all the ice and snow.
Thanks I appreciate you ordering through the links, it does help. That’s great your starting on your plasma track! I was just looking over your previous comments and I missed your question about the table and measurements, I would be happy to measure stuff up for you. I will head to my shop and get the basic measurements.
Mike festiva it’s ok we are all busy this year. we have had a record snow fall here this season. I haven’t see snow like this for 30 years. It’s no hurry to get those measurements when you get a chance. And thanks
Okay I got some measurements for you. The slatted cutting table with the flat bar is 24”x16” this size is not crucial, it was this size mainly because that’s all the material I had at the time when building the original cutting/ welding table. 24”x 24” would even work better.
The main track is 1x1” 1/8” thick square tubing that runs out below the all thread, it’s 31” I think I made it this long so you could cut a full 24”?
The part that slides on that 1” track tube is a piece of 1. 1/4” square tube 1/8” wall, this is 3” Long.
The all thread is 3/8”, I got it in a 36” stick at a local hardware store, along with all the nuts and bolts and bushings. The only thing I would have done differently is I should have made my own hinge or bought a thicker stronger one, I get a little flex in the hinge I used, I wanted to mention this just to let you know. If you have any other questions I would be happy to help. Ps I live in western Washington, where about do you live?
Mike festiva that’s great thanks and I Live in northern Maine
Wow we are about as far apart in the continental United States as you can get, I’m out on the Olympic peninsula, the most western tip of Washington is only about a hour drive west from me.
Good job
Mike, what mill brand/model is that? Thanks!
I think it’s a older Enco? I don’t remember finding any logos on it, I got it running about a year ago but it was in awful shape, it had been sitting out in a wet shipping container for 10 + years the table was rusted so bad it was locked up, the T slots were packed full of rusted metal shavings, I had to chisel them out. I brought it back from the dead Haha! I’m hoping to make a video of converting it to 3 phase and running a VFD on it for variable speed, I just need to find a 2 or 3 hp motor. Thanks for commenting and checking out my new project!
My Milwaukee drill chuck did this twice.
Man this is awesome. Very informative.
Thanks!
Great job👍