Victor Torch Circle Cutting Guide.

Note: At the 3:00 minute mark I cut across the end moving the X-Axis which can be problematic if your part surfaces are not parallel and perpendicular. A safer approach for a new machinist would be to cut the ends by moving the Y-Axis. Of course, this would require that you reestablish the bevel size leaving room for error. Also, I should have put on a FR jacket when performing the cutting demonstration. If you choose to use a cutting torch without proper PPE, don't be surprised if you get burnt.

[@frankish5314]

I am so making one of these!

[@homemadetools]

Nice work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@shopinstructor3980]

Thank you, glad you found it useful.

[@homemadetools]

@@shopinstructor3980 You're very welcome. I believe we've featured your videos on our forum before too. Let me know if you want a free premium membership, and you can post your videos on the forum whenever you want. We have many YTers on board.

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

I bought a cutting torch set-up and with it was a "Universal Circle Burner". I said to myself "Man this will be nice to get some accuracy when torch cutting circles in steel" Boy was I wrong. Had a piece of 1/2" mild steel I needed to cut a 10" diameter in. I center punched, set the torch tip to the desired radius and went at it. Was going great halfway through when all of a sudden the pivoting head where the torch secured melted away. It was aluminum. Why would it be made with aluminum which has such a low melting point compared to steel. Anyway I am definitely making one of these.

[@shopinstructor3980]

What a bummer. I am glad you found this video to be helpful. I should have mentioned, that one of these could be made with a hand drill, angle grinder, and the torch you are making it for. I may do that video in the future?