As I see it... Chaos is correct - the thinking AND the cutter are outside the box. Combination wrench... box on the pivot, open end as the receiver for the tip of the plasma cutter. Or am I in error with my observation? Best wishes! 🤔🧐🔍 - Max Giganteum
I just bought a 65 amp plasma cutter with HF start for $155 off Amazon. Will report back when I get to test it, but expecting it will work well for my needs.
Wow that’s super cool on how to make circles and radius’s with wrenches I already have. 👍🏻👍🏻 I really enjoy your practical approach to making and fixing things. You rock!
While using a wrench for a guide is quick and easy... smart idea... it isn't going to get you where you need to go if you want accuracy with a specific size. For a reasonable "quickie" radius or circle cutter, you can combine some string, twine, fishing line, etc-etc-etc with a washer that the tip of the plasma cutter fits into with a nail or screw as the pivot point. A thin gauge cable is also good as they have minimal stretch even over a long distance - I know of some home construction guys that used a cable in the past to accurately lay out the large, shallow arcs for a foundation and the walls for custom homes as an example. Anyway, adjusting the line for a specific length is fast & easy but be forewarned, make sure you use a line that won't stretch or break. Yes, a strong magnet for a base pivot point can work well on ferrous based metal. Now, if we're going to get serious for shop use, I would encourage everyone to make their own trammel setup to hold a plasma cutting tip, a drill head, a grinding head, a router or any other tool you may use on a radius or circle. An adjustable trammel is unequaled for accurate, professional benchwork. Allow me to encourage everyone who spends time in the shop to build their own which meets their needs. They make a great project and you'll be happy you manufactured one for yourself when you use it. The only problem most folks have is how far to go with their design... you can spend a lot of time making a super high end, multi-functional trammel. Don't ask me how I know that. Best wishes! 🤔😁👍🏻 - Max Giganteum
Great tip👍🏻 thanks for sharing! I've done similar with paint stir sticks for marking holes. Never occurred to me to do the same with some steel strap as a torch guide, let alone wrenches.
Hey Moe, whenever I see your plasma cutting videos. The first two words to pop up in my head are always the same. Bank safe. The funny thing is I don't ever remember seeing plasma cutters around when I was a lot younger. They seem like such a handy tool.
Pure Genius I like all the holes for the screws to have different sizes on one piece of metal I made one for marking circles out of a piece of aluminum yard stick
Great tip! Love the sizes written in marker on the wrenches, need to do this to my sockets that are hard to read without cheaters. Thanks for the upload
Etch the sizes on them... laser or acid etching in large lettering. Dye the etching afterwards. You'll be happy you did. Best wishes! 🔟🖌️👍🏻 - Max Giganteum
Good trick..i used to do it freehand following a pattern never was perfect but close wish i had thought about that 20 years ago.looks like I'm still learning..lol.. I see Ginger is enjoying the snow and loves to play..I'll bet she helps you sometimes and can probably read a tape measure...lol See you on the next one Cheers friend 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Probably work even better if you were to put a nut in the wrench for less back and forth movement. Wouldn't take away from the quick setup ability you demonstrated here. Great idea!
What a great idea, however it wouldn't work to well with pilot ark with a stand off..unless you could build up a old wrench to allow the stand off to rest on the wrench...
Now that you've simplified this how about you sending the first person to ask for a new Plasma Cutter? Can you send me one? I already have one, but backups are never discarded as long as there are usable parts to salvage from them. 😀 Back to serious... How about just a magnet with a screw inserted in it as the pivot point of the closed-end wrench? It could still work even when working to plasma cut thin material that is not magnetically capable just by putting a piece under the product being cut that the magnet could "grab" onto. The reason I say this is because so frequently, I don't want a hole in something after the circle is cut out. Back to not being serious...Give Ginger more to eat than tree limbs, will you? 🤣
@@lcee6592 You could put a car battery in a fire and it wouldn't do anything. It's not flammable. In reality it would put out a fire being that it's 70-90% water. If you are overcharging the battery, only at that moment, it will release hydrogen gas.
@ Moe Whoa man... NOT TRUE. It's well documented that a sealed type lead acid automotive battery can burst due to high heat from a fire and sling or spray the acidic liquid contents all over creation. While this is unlikely to happen outside of an automobile due to an automotive fire or a wreck, it's still possible and yes, that acid spray can do serious damage to your skin and terminate your eyesight. For those who don't believe this to be true, I would urge you to check with firemen and what their training includes when it comes to batteries, car or otherwise. I'm sure the crew at UL will be able to provide some valuable info in this area too. My past fire safety training included more than enough video footage for me to be sold 100% on being diligent with battery storage, safe handling & use. You're correct that outgassing from an idle battery is generally considered to be zero but there's no reason to get sloppy or engage in bad habits. The old school methodology is to store batteries in a 100% safe location all the time when not in use. While I seriously doubt you're ever going to have a problem, the smart play is to engage in good habits to ensure that you never do have a problem. Peace & good vibes to all! ✌🏻🔋🔥 - Max Giganteum
If you're running a cheap Chinese plasma cutter the tips are made of cheap metal and there's little you can do to make them last. The basic ideas for longer lasting tips is: dry air and don't let the tip touch the material you're cutting.
Never thought about the wrenches. Love how you keep me thinking outside of the box
Actually, the cutter sits _inside_ the box
As I see it... Chaos is correct - the thinking AND the cutter are outside the box. Combination wrench... box on the pivot, open end as the receiver for the tip of the plasma cutter. Or am I in error with my observation? Best wishes! 🤔🧐🔍
- Max Giganteum
@@MaxGiganteum because its a BOX wrench!
buh dum chhh!
Love these clever tips and tricks 👌
Awesome!!! 👍👍Now I just need a plasma cutter🤔🤣
It is amazing that you only have 305K subs. This has to be one of the best channels on the youtubes.
Hmm. Now I'm going to need a video on how to build a plasma cutter from random garbage
Just buy it.
I just bought a 65 amp plasma cutter with HF start for $155 off Amazon. Will report back when I get to test it, but expecting it will work well for my needs.
Wow that’s super cool on how to make circles and radius’s with wrenches I already have. 👍🏻👍🏻 I really enjoy your practical approach to making and fixing things. You rock!
Dog cracks me up!! 😂
That’s awesome, I never thought of using a wrench for something like that.
Your dog must be getting somewhat old and still has all that energy .
What a great and SIMPLE idea using the wrenches. I will use that idea. Thanks!
You bet!
While using a wrench for a guide is quick and easy... smart idea... it isn't going to get you where you need to go if you want accuracy with a specific size. For a reasonable "quickie" radius or circle cutter, you can combine some string, twine, fishing line, etc-etc-etc with a washer that the tip of the plasma cutter fits into with a nail or screw as the pivot point. A thin gauge cable is also good as they have minimal stretch even over a long distance - I know of some home construction guys that used a cable in the past to accurately lay out the large, shallow arcs for a foundation and the walls for custom homes as an example. Anyway, adjusting the line for a specific length is fast & easy but be forewarned, make sure you use a line that won't stretch or break. Yes, a strong magnet for a base pivot point can work well on ferrous based metal.
Now, if we're going to get serious for shop use, I would encourage everyone to make their own trammel setup to hold a plasma cutting tip, a drill head, a grinding head, a router or any other tool you may use on a radius or circle. An adjustable trammel is unequaled for accurate, professional benchwork. Allow me to encourage everyone who spends time in the shop to build their own which meets their needs. They make a great project and you'll be happy you manufactured one for yourself when you use it. The only problem most folks have is how far to go with their design... you can spend a lot of time making a super high end, multi-functional trammel. Don't ask me how I know that. Best wishes! 🤔😁👍🏻
- Max Giganteum
Great tip👍🏻 thanks for sharing! I've done similar with paint stir sticks for marking holes. Never occurred to me to do the same with some steel strap as a torch guide, let alone wrenches.
Hey Moe, whenever I see your plasma cutting videos. The first two words to pop up in my head are always the same. Bank safe. The funny thing is I don't ever remember seeing plasma cutters around when I was a lot younger. They seem like such a handy tool.
It always feels like using a light saber to cut stuff
Pure Genius I like all the holes for the screws to have different sizes on one piece of metal I made one for marking circles out of a piece of aluminum yard stick
Great tip! Love the sizes written in marker on the wrenches, need to do this to my sockets that are hard to read without cheaters. Thanks for the upload
That's the main thing I do is my sockets.
Etch the sizes on them... laser or acid etching in large lettering. Dye the etching afterwards. You'll be happy you did. Best wishes! 🔟🖌️👍🏻
- Max Giganteum
Nice!! This is really great for pilot arc plasma but If it’s a non pilot arc plasma you have to keep space between tip and cutting surface!
Nice. I'll have to remember this trick. Thank you.
Don't know why I never thought of that. Thanks.
Very nice. I will be trying both of these out. Thanks for all that you do.
Cool
Definitely going to use that one! Thanks.
Awesome ideas. Thank you. Finding a marker to label my wrenches too.
I forgot I did that.
Awesome dude, thanks for the video. Sometimes just gotta use the ole head for something besides a hat rack. 😁
You bet
Good trick..i used to do it freehand following a pattern never was perfect but close wish i had thought about that 20 years ago.looks like I'm still learning..lol..
I see Ginger is enjoying the snow and loves to play..I'll bet she helps you sometimes and can probably read a tape measure...lol
See you on the next one Cheers friend 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Free hand is a talent. I'm always super impressed with these torch guys that can freehand just beautiful.
That's genius, I love both the wrenches and the jig! 👍
Thanks 👍
Great idea 👍
I made washers from 3/8 to 1".
Probably work even better if you were to put a nut in the wrench for less back and forth movement. Wouldn't take away from the quick setup ability you demonstrated here. Great idea!
Great tip. I might make a jig like that for my router, to cut circles.
Great idea
Cool hack...circles in SAE and metric sizes! Makes me wonder what else is hiding in my tool drawers?
LOL. Metric or SAE holes.
Really cool ideas! Thanks
Thanks
Awesome! Now to figure out how to make my cuts as clean as yours
Ya gave it away with the thumbnail.
Yeah, not much suspense.
Pretty slick!
That makes it faster than setting up the circle attachment.
Cleaver, thanks
As usual, great advice
Unispotter stud for pivot point would eliminate drilling a hole... For those who have a Unispotter or clone.
Good idea.
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼
Good idea.
Cool tip 65.........they r adding up bud!
ingenious!!!
YOU ALWAY THINK OUTSIDE. LOVE IT/
Hey thanks
What a great idea, however it wouldn't work to well with pilot ark with a stand off..unless you could build up a old wrench to allow the stand off to rest on the wrench...
How about a magnet with hook or screw to hook the wrench onto, that way no extra hole from the screw.
For some reason, I’m not seeing the link to take me to the video how to make your wrench holder.
Tie a string or bailing wire between the center nail and the cutter?
Thanks again. Your dog they’re fantastic. Dogs aren’t they? I had one same color need to get another one. She was a female she got cancer and died…
That's unfortunate.
I wish I have a plasma cutter 😔
Why not use double-eye turnbuckles? They come in many sizes and are adjustable.
Now that you've simplified this how about you sending the first person to ask for a new Plasma Cutter? Can you send me one? I already have one, but backups are never discarded as long as there are usable parts to salvage from them. 😀
Back to serious...
How about just a magnet with a screw inserted in it as the pivot point of the closed-end wrench? It could still work even when working to plasma cut thin material that is not magnetically capable just by putting a piece under the product being cut that the magnet could "grab" onto. The reason I say this is because so frequently, I don't want a hole in something after the circle is cut out.
Back to not being serious...Give Ginger more to eat than tree limbs, will you? 🤣
Magnet is a good idea.
Very cool ideas! Hopefully that car battery is not out-gassing!💥
Nope. They're harmless unless you're in the process of charging (over charging) them.
@@sixtyfiveford As a veteran welder, I won’t take the chance.
@@lcee6592 You could put a car battery in a fire and it wouldn't do anything. It's not flammable. In reality it would put out a fire being that it's 70-90% water. If you are overcharging the battery, only at that moment, it will release hydrogen gas.
@@sixtyfiveford I’d be too scared to be doing that! Lol! But good to know 👍
@ Moe
Whoa man... NOT TRUE. It's well documented that a sealed type lead acid automotive battery can burst due to high heat from a fire and sling or spray the acidic liquid contents all over creation. While this is unlikely to happen outside of an automobile due to an automotive fire or a wreck, it's still possible and yes, that acid spray can do serious damage to your skin and terminate your eyesight. For those who don't believe this to be true, I would urge you to check with firemen and what their training includes when it comes to batteries, car or otherwise. I'm sure the crew at UL will be able to provide some valuable info in this area too. My past fire safety training included more than enough video footage for me to be sold 100% on being diligent with battery storage, safe handling & use. You're correct that outgassing from an idle battery is generally considered to be zero but there's no reason to get sloppy or engage in bad habits. The old school methodology is to store batteries in a 100% safe location all the time when not in use. While I seriously doubt you're ever going to have a problem, the smart play is to engage in good habits to ensure that you never do have a problem. Peace & good vibes to all! ✌🏻🔋🔥
- Max Giganteum
I dont know who the young dude was in the video you linked to but I'm going to build a tool organizer like that. that vid was uploaded 9 years ago bro
i had a blue merl he could run and jump then swing from a branch and let go and travel 30ft then landlike Tarzan . I wish phones had cams then.
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Lead acid paperweight next to all those sparks makes me nervous for some reason…
They're harmless unless you're overcharging them.
👍👍
I bought myself a plasma cutter 2 years ago but never used it
hi pal, thats look funny but in my case in need to learn how not to destroy tips haha plz make a video abouyt that
If you're running a cheap Chinese plasma cutter the tips are made of cheap metal and there's little you can do to make them last. The basic ideas for longer lasting tips is: dry air and don't let the tip touch the material you're cutting.
How hot does the wrench get ???
Not at all.
@@sixtyfiveford thanks
Where is the link for the 100 wrenches in a drawer video? (Thanks in advance)
WRENCH organizer video:
• Most compact DIY ... (found it, nm)
Now all I need is a cheap plasma cutter. LOL. Do you have any idea where the cheapest one is?