The Plasma Cutter

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  • One of my favourite tools to use in the metal shop and auto shop for both disassembly and fabrication! This is a quick intro for students into the function, use, and operation, of our Plasma Cutter, so they can use it safely. Caution: you're going to fall in love with it! (110V-220V "cheater" adapter not included with the Plasma Cutter).
    CA Vevor Cut50 Plasma Cutter - s.vevor.com/bfQeAU
    US Vevor Cut50 Plasma Cutter - s.vevor.com/bfQeA8
    Discount code VVSALE5 to save 5%.
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  • @danielflinn3571
    @danielflinn3571 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks from Australia

  • @Ironringbound
    @Ironringbound ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I've got another tip for you to help you cut clean round holes. If you just scrape the surface of the metal with a hole saw, then when you drag your plasma over the scraped metal, it will follow the hole saw scratch. Makes your circles less less butchered.

    • @snorttroll4379
      @snorttroll4379 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      vid or it didnt happen

  • @dermotheaney
    @dermotheaney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much … saw that product on amazon for 90 euro and thought, that can’t be worth buying, turns out it is. That manufacturer should pay you for making this , it’s getting them sales very simply

  • @stephendoing2253
    @stephendoing2253 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad was a shop teacher for 31 years! He was a certified welder!

  • @jarhead6153
    @jarhead6153 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good vid….I use to teach structural mechanics in the military initial military occupational field “A” school…fun times teaching in the shop…

  • @noahlee0
    @noahlee0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm 12 and I just had my first use of the plasma cutter while my dad helped. Got some hot spark on my shoe but it was alright. I liked the face you made in this video by the way!

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When my grade 8 students finish all the projects early, I get them to play with the plasma cutter. They sure are fun, eh?!

    • @noahlee0
      @noahlee0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GregWellwood Yeah they are

    • @SlimMichaelSpaghetti
      @SlimMichaelSpaghetti 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@GregWellwoodI never liked that I wasn't able to participate in such fun classes because of my low grades. Other countries don't work that way!

    • @SlimMichaelSpaghetti
      @SlimMichaelSpaghetti 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@GregWellwoodThere was so much depth to my situation at home causing my low grades. Nobody cared, I never graduated. But I own a business now.

  • @taiwanluthiers
    @taiwanluthiers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These things are great for slicing up sheet metal. If you got enough amps on them they will cut thicker metal easily. No idea why people are preferring oxy acetylene torch, this thing makes acetylene obsolete.

  • @jeffpv.
    @jeffpv. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Picked up the Primeweld one with pilot arc, haven't tried it yet due to too many other projects. Your shop press is also on my short list of things to do. I've looked into buying one, but they are either junk, over priced, or not available. 20' of 5"x1.75" is $160, some misc other steel, hardware, and a $60 bottle jack, is probably going to be around $300 or so.

  • @gregmccarter2176
    @gregmccarter2176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my primeweld cut 50..

  • @fr.wildin
    @fr.wildin 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Also good for killin' necromorphs!

  • @dogzer
    @dogzer หลายเดือนก่อน

    They should make a sliding miter saw, but with a plasma cutter instead.

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are guides for torches. They’re not hard to make either.

  • @tompas11A3n52KkX
    @tompas11A3n52KkX ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a 400 Volts three phase plasma cutter and it needs no contact with the material you are cutting even if it rusted or painted. It's a great machine. You wish you had one!

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do wish. I'm open to sponsorship!

    • @dennisrockwell7834
      @dennisrockwell7834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I USED 1 OF THOSE BIG BOYS CUT A PILE OF STAINLES PIPE FROM A PAPER MIL< PIPE CUT LIKE BUTER> I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT> I TOOK A PIECE OF WIRE IN MY EYE IT WENT THROUGH TWO SHIELDS I DID NOT LOSE MY EYE THOUGH!

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No plasma cutter “needs” contact with the material. Drag tips were an innovation and are helpful even on my big ESAB.

  • @basshead4204
    @basshead4204 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The "ground" clamp isn't a ground. These machines are usually DCEN. Meaning it runs on DC current and the torch is the negative.

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ‘Ground” clamps on welders and plasma cutters are never grounds anyway. They’re work clamps, they complete the circuit. I don’t know where the word ground started to be used, but it’s wrong and dangerous.

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never saw a drag tip on one. Blessings

  • @williammeeks1283
    @williammeeks1283 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is a good bit affordable plasma cutter to buy

  • @Maplecook
    @Maplecook ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yoooooo! You can't sleep either? haha

  • @educationaltvshows9950
    @educationaltvshows9950 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Make it pilot arc to work thru paint, rust etc..

  • @junior554455
    @junior554455 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got some lug nuts that’s won’t come off…this seems like the ideal solution 🙂

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not sure a plasma cutter is my first "go to" for that.... :)

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You want to burn the screw’s off?

  • @luisbatista1103
    @luisbatista1103 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you do a welding type video flux vs mig vs tig ?

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a couple videos where I test some multi-purpose welders. I don't really go into immense detail, but you can see what they are about. Check my channel under the playlist "Reviews." I will be doing some short "intro" videos like this on MIG and TIG soon.

  • @erikdemeulemeester5053
    @erikdemeulemeester5053 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Which coupler did you use to connect the air hose to the plasma cutter?
    Thanks

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I use whatever couple the shop air uses. I use an "M" at work, and "V" at home.

  • @evs2k
    @evs2k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chilli! Looking forward to your cooking channel. ;)

  • @user-uk6oo4tq6v
    @user-uk6oo4tq6v ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a plasma cutter with a built in air compressor. I have a really dumb question; can use one of my Yellow Top Ultima batteries as a power source keep in mind my truck runs on two 400 amperes alternators. I’m planning on adding this to the bed of my truck via custom job.

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you can convert the battery 12V into 110VAC or 220VAC with enough current to run the plasma cutter, it should work. How realistic/affordable that would be, I don't know. If this is a welding truck with one of those big generator/welders on the back, you should have enough power.

    • @user-uk6oo4tq6v
      @user-uk6oo4tq6v ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Naw it’s a 09 gmc sierra 1500

    • @jessihawkins9116
      @jessihawkins9116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      why don’t you get a miller bobcat to keep with you too? that will power it.

  • @FidgetyGuy
    @FidgetyGuy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I prefer to watch from the comfort of my chair. That way I only needed to buy the tinted helmet.

  • @piss2pints
    @piss2pints 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Due to the extreme heat, does it harden the edge of the cut metal?? 🤔

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. It will destroy your files. Easily ground or sanded though.

  • @dkdogs
    @dkdogs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stupid question.. I have an inverter cutter. Let’s start with explaining what that means exactly. Second… I have 110 in my garage and a 20amp breaker. If I set the amps on the machine greater than 20 I would in theory trip the breaker right? Sorry for the simple questions, but this is all new and I’d rather do it right without damaging anything.

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Old school machines would use a transformer. Inverter machines use switching circuitry to create power much much more efficiently. It's Black Magic and VooDoo. The output current and the input current are not exactly related as you think; it's taking your 120V at 20A and converts it to (say) 120A at 20V. Worst you do is pop a breaker, it will work.

  • @SNYP-bo8my
    @SNYP-bo8my ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How might I reach out to you lol I have some questions about your Nissan hardbody from ages ago

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a contact link on this channel.

  • @Skdrilltechltd
    @Skdrilltechltd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can this cut like 20mm iron plate?

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. It struggled with 13mm iron plate.

  • @PIAZI123
    @PIAZI123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine was fine then it just makes a buzz and nothing, any ideas? Any gaps to check? Replaced the gun.z🙏

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      First thing I would do is contact the company, especially if it's still under warranty. If it is no longer under warranty, I would have a peek inside - I've had even brand name machines have a bad connection inside. If it were me, I would just check the power cord, whip, and ground connections inside the machine just to make sure they are tight. Make sure it's unplugged when you do that, and don't touch the capacitors.

    • @PIAZI123
      @PIAZI123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GregWellwood 🙏🙏🙏

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GregWellwoodif it’s one of these cheap ones, there is no real warrantee. That’s just one of several reasons why they’re so cheap. When they stop working, you throw them away and buy another cheap one. When that breaks down, you throw it away while cursing the money you wasted that could have gone towards the good one you’re now buying.

  • @JaseRider
    @JaseRider 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    PLASMA

  • @SteveN-American-tin
    @SteveN-American-tin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And remember folks, always cut towards yourself, especially your own genitalia!! That was sarcasm btw!

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว

      You aren't really a fabricator if you haven't set yourself on fire.

    • @SteveN-American-tin
      @SteveN-American-tin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GregWellwood lol, maybe so… but cutting your gonads off for the cause is a bit extreme!! 😳

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's on my ~other~ channel.

    • @jessihawkins9116
      @jessihawkins9116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i forgot to read the last part. i’m a eunuch now. thanks a lot 🙁

  • @jameswelch8809
    @jameswelch8809 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Delegate the work when best to do it !

  • @3d8d
    @3d8d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You said compressed air but it's not really air I don't know much but it uses oxygen that is very very flammable.

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว

      Flammable Oxygen is the worst. Did you know that water is only one molecule away from being highly flammable?

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don’t really know what you’re talking about, but plasma cutters use compressed air unless they’re doing exotic work, where they may use something else, but are built for that.

  • @luisbatista1103
    @luisbatista1103 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just hit the CDN link ....$240? Seriously that cheap.....hmmmmm i thought these units ore over $1k lol

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only thing to note, is the tip has to be in contact with the metal - you can't use this in a CNC table. Still wicked dandy otherwise.

    • @jessihawkins9116
      @jessihawkins9116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      harbor freight sell some cheap ones too

  • @tuckcalebatchison
    @tuckcalebatchison 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Click bait w e l d i n g stroke.

  • @rjm7168
    @rjm7168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your tag line us terrible.

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, my tag line we terrible.

  • @r.robbie7918
    @r.robbie7918 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok, after 3 seconds of yelling at me by a circus artist I stopped viewing....

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for spending 4 seconds writing a comment :)

  • @jifchosehismother
    @jifchosehismother 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Would have been helpful to actually describe tool holding, angle, distance from plate, etc... Not really useful video

    • @melgross
      @melgross 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Do you have eyes? Can you read? It’s a drag tip, it touches the metal. You could have read that. Look how he’s holding it. It should be close to vertical. Speed depends on amperage and metal thickness. Was that so difficult for you? If you get one, there is a manual that will show and tell you, but if you’re one of the dumb guys and don’t read it, well, that’s on you.

  • @tarouyamada2686
    @tarouyamada2686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know I wanted that. But it's hard to justify buying such tools, due to my workplace having it's own engineering branch to deal with such things. Having the tools at hand would be convenient as I could get some things done on the spot, but not cost effective for the few uses it would get and I wouldn't want management hanging this over my head. But a man can dream 🥲

  • @FiglioBastardo
    @FiglioBastardo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you seen the Arc Droid?

    • @GregWellwood
      @GregWellwood  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saw it on Finnegan's Garage. Kinda want one.

    • @FiglioBastardo
      @FiglioBastardo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GregWellwood Yeah they seem pretty cool especially due to the "trace" function. Thanks for the reply.