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.
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!
excellent video... great presentation of reasons why I need one of these in my life (not just to make smiley faces but for making add ons for my power rack)! 😂
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.
‘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.
While these things are great for stainless and other non ferris metals, what's the advantage of one for cutting steel? A torch does a great job, doesn't require power or air, isn't harmed by being left outside in the rain and snow, and torches are never far away from where you are working.
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.
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.
@dkdogs It's low voltage with high amps - you won't trip a 20amp breaker at the 20Amp setting nor at 40amp setting. Welders use the same technology and output 200Amps and more! 240v such as in the UK and Oz, is the outlet you want for many reasons. If there were more of them (in the US) there would be more of them if you get my meaning and you guys would be more able to buy and use more powerful tools in more places. Bit sad really but getting better all the time. Switching inverter power supplies are where the used voltage inside is (usually) inverted from AC to DC then "sped up" to create a more powerful output. Something like that.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
Simply use a piece of wood or metal with a straight edge to get a straight cut. I cut a 1-meter piece of 1.5mm (around 1/16-inch) thick sheet steel with my plasma torch yesterday doing just that
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.
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.
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 🥲
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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.
vid or it didnt happen
I know it’s late but yes well done sir !
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!
When my grade 8 students finish all the projects early, I get them to play with the plasma cutter. They sure are fun, eh?!
@@GregWellwood Yeah they are
@@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!
@@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.
My dad was a shop teacher for 31 years! He was a certified welder!
oh wow. really? 😃
excellent video... great presentation of reasons why I need one of these in my life (not just to make smiley faces but for making add ons for my power rack)! 😂
Good vid….I use to teach structural mechanics in the military initial military occupational field “A” school…fun times teaching in the shop…
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.
Just had to watch this for school. I’m a 1st year sheet metal apprentice
The "ground" clamp isn't a ground. These machines are usually DCEN. Meaning it runs on DC current and the torch is the negative.
‘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.
@@melgross I'm into electronics and yeah, it never made sense to me either..
I love my primeweld cut 50..
While these things are great for stainless and other non ferris metals, what's the advantage of one for cutting steel? A torch does a great job, doesn't require power or air, isn't harmed by being left outside in the rain and snow, and torches are never far away from where you are working.
Have you seen the Arc Droid?
Saw it on Finnegan's Garage. Kinda want one.
@@GregWellwood Yeah they seem pretty cool especially due to the "trace" function. Thanks for the reply.
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.
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.
@dkdogs It's low voltage with high amps - you won't trip a 20amp breaker at the 20Amp setting nor at 40amp setting. Welders use the same technology and output 200Amps and more!
240v such as in the UK and Oz, is the outlet you want for many reasons. If there were more of them (in the US) there would be more of them if you get my meaning and you guys would be more able to buy and use more powerful tools in more places. Bit sad really but getting better all the time.
Switching inverter power supplies are where the used voltage inside is (usually) inverted from AC to DC then "sped up" to create a more powerful output. Something like that.
Can you do a welding type video flux vs mig vs tig ?
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.
Sir this plasma cutter can use it continues for 6 or 7 hours?
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!
I do wish. I'm open to sponsorship!
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!
No plasma cutter “needs” contact with the material. Drag tips were an innovation and are helpful even on my big ESAB.
Thanks from Australia
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.
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.
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.
Naw it’s a 09 gmc sierra 1500
why don’t you get a miller bobcat to keep with you too? that will power it.
Can this cut like 20mm iron plate?
No. It struggled with 13mm iron plate.
Not a chance
Mine was fine then it just makes a buzz and nothing, any ideas? Any gaps to check? Replaced the gun.z🙏
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.
@@GregWellwood 🙏🙏🙏
@@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.
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
Never saw a drag tip on one. Blessings
Which coupler did you use to connect the air hose to the plasma cutter?
Thanks
I use whatever couple the shop air uses. I use an "M" at work, and "V" at home.
What is a good bit affordable plasma cutter to buy
How might I reach out to you lol I have some questions about your Nissan hardbody from ages ago
There is a contact link on this channel.
My favorite tool.
I told my wife it we ever got divorced I’d marry my plasma cutter.
I got some lug nuts that’s won’t come off…this seems like the ideal solution 🙂
I'm not sure a plasma cutter is my first "go to" for that.... :)
You want to burn the screw’s off?
I think when you put so much energy into electrons they keep jumping to a higher orbital until they fly off the atom and you got plasma I think
Make it pilot arc to work thru paint, rust etc..
Yoooooo! You can't sleep either? haha
Also good for killin' necromorphs!
They should make a sliding miter saw, but with a plasma cutter instead.
There are guides for torches. They’re not hard to make either.
Simply use a piece of wood or metal with a straight edge to get a straight cut. I cut a 1-meter piece of 1.5mm (around 1/16-inch) thick sheet steel with my plasma torch yesterday doing just that
Wizardry in a box
Chilli! Looking forward to your cooking channel. ;)
I prefer to watch from the comfort of my chair. That way I only needed to buy the tinted helmet.
Too bad about no showing of the backside.
I just hit the CDN link ....$240? Seriously that cheap.....hmmmmm i thought these units ore over $1k lol
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.
harbor freight sell some cheap ones too
Click bait w e l d i n g stroke.
You said compressed air but it's not really air I don't know much but it uses oxygen that is very very flammable.
Flammable Oxygen is the worst. Did you know that water is only one molecule away from being highly flammable?
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.
Sorry, a plasma cutter uses compressed air, NOT oxygen
Delegate the work when best to do it !
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PLASMA
Your tag line us terrible.
Yes, my tag line we terrible.
Would have been helpful to actually describe tool holding, angle, distance from plate, etc... Not really useful video
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.
Bro shut up
Ok, after 3 seconds of yelling at me by a circus artist I stopped viewing....
Thank you for spending 4 seconds writing a comment :)
Thank you for sharing, alhamdulillah
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 🥲