Simple DIY plasma cutting hack, save time and money
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- Easy plasma torch cutting jig hack that will get you repeatable parts every time.
It’s definitely not a CNC plasma cutter but it’s definitely more affordable and gets the job done. I’m definitely not the first to make plasma cutting jigs but I don’t see much on this subject on TH-cam so I decided to make a video with my own swing on things.
How to plasma cut, plasma cutting, cutting metal with a plasma torch, DIY cutter templates.
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Those of us that have worked in production woodworking, know all about templates to use with our routers.
This whole plasma cutter, being affordable thing, brings the whole template thing into the metal working world.
Pretty much all the template techniques from the woodworking world now swing across into metal.
A couple of tips.
#1 You can cut your plasma templates with your router, this will make realy clean edges ........ you could even make a template for making templates.
#2 harden up the cut edges of your templates with, shelac, or high temp paint, before you sand all the rough edges, this will make the templates much more durable.
#3 most of my router templates are painted with thin white paint, which makes them easier to see and write upon, I'd reccommend high temp paint, like exhaust pipe paint spray for plasma templates.
If you are going to make a lot of templates, tempererd masonite or masonite sign board, is denser and harder than normal board.
I watch for the maker tips and skills development. I stay for the hilarious picture in picture humor that Mike inserts into his videos. No other channel has this!!!!!
This is a fantastic idea, now I have to go buy a plasma cutter and it's all your fault.
Haha, plasma cutters are fun. I got a cheap small one to cut thin stuff with.
Always love the way you look at things for the Starter guy who doesn't have a lot of Tools and needs to do things on the Cheap and show them how it can be done.
Thanks for checking out my new video Mark! Yes I like to keep a lot of these projects simple and affordable 🙂
Mike, people that don't love themselves can't love others, please take those comments for what they are worth, nothing at all. We love you here in Indiana, thanks for sharing your great projects, reviews and advice and motivating us to get out in the shop and create.
thank you!!!!
I can tell you one thing that would be helpful to have, is a template for cutting out steel end caps for square, rectangular and round tubing in various sizes. EVERYTHING I build gets tube ends welded closed....or else wasps will DEFINITELY nest where you don't want them to. You can make templates for ones that sit on the end of the tube, or ones that fit flush inside the tubes.
Don’t sweat the trolls. Unfortunately, the Internet sometimes brings the bad along with the good. I have been watching your channel for a while now and the series you did on the mini articulating dump truck was one of the best I have viewed on TH-cam-ever. The new tool tests/comparisons are outstanding as well. You have an outstanding channel and if a few vocal viewers have issues with it, then so be it. They are likely just miserable people just trying to validate themselves. Eventually they will get tired and go back to the cot in their mom’s s basement where they reside….
This is definitely one of those "why didn't i think of that" moments!!! Awesome idea. Thanks Mike.
Ignore the Trolls Mike! You make great video's and show all us DIYers what you can do with some time and ingenuity. I saw those templates on one of your last videos and was interested in them, glad you made a video about them.
Thanks Jeremy 👍 I had a few people asking about the templates in the past videos so I thought I probably should make a video on the subject.
Have a great weekend 😊
We make Plasma Stencils similar those, along with other common sizes and shapes too. The torch sizes do vary quite a bit depending on the machine. For custom stencils like your gussets, I tell people to just add the diameter of the torch tip to the desired size. I like how you mentioned drag cutting, any machine with an actual drag shield is ideal because the stencil can then be metal and not throw away. The other nice thing about stencils is you can use them to cut where a CNC can't go, like on vehicles or anything large. Keep up the good work!
Very clever and simple DIY approach to a non-conductive template. The voice of reason and empirical results really shines here. I will be filling away the clipboard idea for this and other possible applications where a little Masonite would be the perfect material. All the best to you Mike! 👍👍😎👍👍
Thanks for checking out my new video Joel! Have a great weekend 😊
Thanks, matey. Was about to cut from 3mm sheet as a permanent solution. No thought given until your video mentioned the arking out. Thanks
I don't know why I didn't think of this. Great video and great tip. Thanks for sharing.
I was trying to figure out how to make a circle. This just made it easy. Have to replace the metal on the trailer where the taillights are. Perfect thanks
This cool stuff is why I watch this channel. I ALWAYS call out TH-camrs who give bad advice but you'll probably never be one of those.
Thanks for checking out my new videos man 🙂👍
If you rub some candle wax on the inside edges the torch will probably slide smoother. I use something just like this for router templates and it works great.
Good, simple idea. I wouldn’t have thought of using clipboards. Nice to see you without that hat.
Keep up the good work.👍
Waiting for videos for Mini Pinzgauer 6X6 and mini bikes.⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳
Nice video Mike. Thanks for the idea.
More great ideas from you Mike. I recently bought a plasma cutter so I’ll be making some of these. Thanks!
Hi ...Mike ...Great idea..thank you for this tutorial video..keep posting..have a nice day..
Thanks Mike!
Your channel just popped up at the right time ,what a great template idea just what I need for the new 40A I've bought.. thanks
I appreciate you taking the time to share most of your ideas/builds.
The few I've not been interested in i just didn't watch.
Mike I just wanna thank you for all the content you put out. You have helped me so much with starting out with flux core to trying out a plasma cutter and now learning to tig. I’m just a weekend warrior and helping a few friends from time to time. Again thanks for the great videos.
Right on Steven! The main reason I keep on making videos is for people like your self 👍 Really great to read your comment.
Comments like this are what keep me motivated 🙂
Thanks man!
Thanks Mike...cool ideas we can use!
Good tips as always👍.
That knife is super cool
Very good idea!
That circular saw blade cheese knife is fantastic! Love it. The template clipboards area great idea, too. Definitely going to try that out.
Creative ideas. Thanks for always making interesting, quality videos!
Love the knife. Thanks for the quick pattern ideas. Keep up the great videos
This is the first time I've seen anything like this. Great Idea!! These will make me look like I know what I'm doing. Thanks!!!!
What a great idea. Thanks for posting Mike.
Thanks for checking out my video Daniel 😊
Mike, you keep right on doing what you are doing! I find your content very interesting and have learned a lot from you. Appreciate your tips!
Thanks man 😊👍
This is super helpful. I thought it might be this easy but didn’t want to make a fool of myself but now I feel a lot more confident the effort would be well worth it. Nice job!
Thanks for your time and information
I hd to pause the vid to read those disparaging comments. Some people really do hold down the bottom of the curve. My 2 cents... Block and move on. I love your channel and content. I have high hopes of building an articulated dump truck as I could really use one on my property and of course it's going to be based on your design. I also love your product recommendations. I think they have been very practical and economical.
Keep up the good work and ignore the trolls.
Love your channel Mike always have been watching for years. Don't let these people get to you, keep making these awesome videos
Thanks Matt
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Mike, amazing! Simple,genius
Thanks man 🙂👍
Fantastic idea on the plasma cutting jigs, simple to make and cheap to build. I've been needing some jigs to use with my plasma cutter. Great looking knives, and with the carbon content in the circular saw blade it should hold a pretty good edge. Thanks Mike!
Love your practical tips. Also, thanks for sending us over to Vass Dalen!!!
Right on Tom! Yes Vass Dalen is a great channel 🙂👍
What a FANTASTIC idea! Thx again for the Gr8 content.
Glad you liked my video! 😊👍
Awesome Ideas. Thank You. Great Video..
What a great and useful idea. Awesome video. Houston Texas
Way Cool!!! I'll take "those kinds of tips" any day!!! Thank You very much!
Thanks for checking out my new video 👍
Thank Mike for more solid how to advice👍‼️💯
Thanks for checking out my videos Gary! I really appreciate it man 👍
Thanks for the tips n tricks.
Thank heavens someone is thinking outside the box for the common folk out in the world. Keep ‘em coming Mike.
Thanks for checking out my videos Warren 🙂👍
Great idea, thank you for sharing
Mike, Your videos are awesome and your cheerful demeanor is appreciated. KEEP IT UP !
Thanks Steve I really appreciate it 🙂👍
Probably the most beneficial 10 minute video I have ever seen recently! Thanks!
Thanks Luke I really appreciate it man 🙂👍
I have a small cnc router that is only 180x300 that I use to cut out really accurate plasma stencils. I'm pretty sure it was only a few hundred Australian dollars but it makes my plasma cuts look like cnc jobs. Great vid thanks.
Looks easy and handy.
YOU ARE AMAZING!! I love the ingenuity and creativity you bring to this channel! Best idea I’ve seen in long time! Keep on engineering!
Thanks Alex! I really appreciate 🙂👍
So simple yet so effective. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark
Thanks for checking out my videos Mark 👍 Definitely a simple but effective 🙂
Great idea great video I think I’ll use your template thank you.
I like your channel,thanks for sharing your experience.
Love the idea! Thanks for all the great content!
Thanks for checking out my new video Brandon 👍
Great idea, one day once I get a cutter.
Awesome idea 👍
Great useful content for a new plasma owner. Easy to understand and clean language…thank you!
Thanks for checking out my video 😊
Just started doing plasma cutting. Your videos are EXCELLENT!
Right on! I’m glad they have been helpful 😊👍
Good stuff, thanks Mike
This is so smart! I have been thinking a bunch lately about how to make stencils for the plasma, masonite never occurred to me! Thanks for the tip! Also, you should get some dimple dies, they are fun.
Thank you for these excellent tips. This is exactly what I needed today - I would use such a templates instead of switching to angle grinder :). Next time I'll know.
I did pretty much the same thing only I used a CNC router to cut out the shapes. I had small sheets of 1/4 press board laying around after a project and used those. Like you say when they were out I just curt new ones. Also patterns the kids come up with I create a file in vcarve, and can cut out as many as they want so they can paint them differently.
Love it! I will be using my Bestarc plasma cutter for the first time tomorrow on a project, so this is perfect timing! Thanks Mike!!!
Learn to love the haters, they help your channel too (due to YT algorithms). Your one of the best out here on YT, don't forget it!!!
Thank you 👍
Good info Mike!
Thanks, great idea
Great idea.
Hey, let the haters hate! It gets you more views and helps your channel reach more views. I enjoy your content. Their will always be trolls and people who do this just to get your reaction.
Great ideas.
Great channel, simple but effective ideas. You have my admiration for making it simple and even I can do this! Am very sorry good people have to suffer from turds who have nothing better to do than be negative.
I have a Lotos 5000D simple 50amp plasma torch and was very discouraged when I first used it. Put it up after a few jagged cuts. You have given me some great ideas and I am "wiping the dust off" and using it.
Again thank you!
Great video, thanks from the UK , its helped me a lot.
Glad it helped 😊👍
Nice tips thanks
Cool video, thanks for sharing 👍
Mike, thanks for the video, you are very easy to watch and presented the information very well. Jim
Thanks Jim! I really appreciate it 🙂👍
hooooly crap I love the knives at the end :) great job, and thanks for the tips!
Thanks Mark! 😊👍
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
I had wondered if you could use wood for templates. Thanks for answering that for me. I think you have convinced me to get a plasma cutter for my shop.
I think you will really like how fast and easy it is to cut metal with a simple plasma cutter 👍
A friend told me about your channel. I dig it *subbed*
Thank you!!
Brilliant!
Screw the haters man, love the channel and all the uploads…of course I had to explain to the wife why I bought a Suzuki sidekick, and a wrecked motorcycle with a good drivetrain…but hey..:) thanks for the inspiration dude
Haha right on man! Thanks 😊👍
Neat stuff! I really enjoy your channel and projects. Don’t let the trolls and haters get you down 👍🏻
The Daniel 👍 I really appreciate it 🙂
Another great idea. Love your tips and tricks! I’ve enjoyed all your videos and commentary regardless of length and I like the variety of projects.
Keep on keeping on…and remember “haters gonna hate”. At least the trolls comments may help you with TH-cam’s comments counting algorithm…(glass half full)
Wow! What a great idea!
Thanks for checking out my new video 🙂👍
THANK YOU !!!!
Awesome video as always ,thanks for the idea, love your channel
Thanks John 😊👍
One improvement for your circle guides would be to make cross lines on the template on center to be then lined up with scribed lines on the workpiece. Really like the idea of using clipboards for the compactness.
Great ideas again. Thanks
Thanks Allan 🙂👍
Easy, repeatable, and cheap. I like.
Thanks 😊
I like how you used pallet board for the knife handle you show at the end. Never thought to use copper wire for rivets. I've used hardwood pallets for a few knife handles. And a hardwood pallet 2x4 for a hatchet handle.
I use pallet boards for ton's of my projects. I can usually get them free or really cheap. Usually I'll try to find good hardwood pallets. I salvage the good wood and burn the rest in my woodstove.
Excellent ideas - thank you! And PLEASE ignore the trolls. They are on every channel of every content creator. Their comments are a reflection of their own issues, not you. I rarely subscribe to channels but I did yours because of your excellent, clear communication skills and relaxed demeanor. We also live in the same state and I recognize some of the places you go to play! You are doing an excellent job.
Thanks 😊 I really enjoyed reading your nice comment!
Happy new year 👍
Great way to clean up my sloppy cuts
Terrific way to do those cuts. Great idea man! I like the beard. Always some critic out there putting things off.
I appreciate it man thanks 😊👍
Hey loved your vid great tips ill use cheers
I'm mike and I used to drive a festiva. This is awesome, fantastic idea. I will have to make my own now.
I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience
I owned a 1993 Festiva, I installed big brakes front and back, better suspension and a 1.8 DOHC 16V Engine from a Escort GT. It was a great little car! 😊
Thanks for checking out my new video 👍
@@Mikefestiva that sounds a lot more fun to drive than the one I had lol but it got great gas mileage. Have a great day 😀
Great idea. Thanks.
You bet! 😊
Very handy💚🇬🇧🌱 Cheers for the upload🤙
Thanks for checking out my videos 😊👍
Superb idea!!!thx