That brought back a lot of memories of the old days for me. I used to run one of those pattern torches too. I was building a scrap metal shear and used the track cutter to cut the blade seats. The blade seats were ten inches thick. Thanks for the reminder of the old days.
I have one of these...I acquired from an old fella, pieces missing but I had no idea what was supposed to be there, your video will help me get it back in service!!
When you opened the drawer full of Hercules blades, it melted my little HF loving heart. I'm still hanging with an abrasive saw, but it's good to know that those blades are worth it when i get a saw that can push them.
They are good blades I'm a little pissed off at HF right now...they just had a 25% off any item coupon they sent out to my email...drove all the way there to use the 25% off but then they notified me at the register that the Bauer tool I was buying as well as all their Bauer products were excluded from the 25% off on "Any one item" sale....they told me I had to read the fine print...if you say "Any" but then excluded your own tool brand then your misleading people in my opinion...pissed me right the fuck off
@@NBSWELDING Haha, that would piss me off too. Any means any mfs! I never get the warranty anymore because I've always had everything break 3 months after it expired. I figured I was screwing myself by getting the warranty. 😆
@gillihansmobilewelding6318 I get the warranty only on tools I have several of...like 4-1/2" grinders...buy another one about every 2 years and the 2 year warranty covers all the ones I've got...they don't check serial numbers on which tool is under the warranty...so you can cover 6 grinders while only paying for 1 warranty
@@NBSWELDING Hahahahaha, that is both hilarious and awesome! I'm all in on that. My Makita and Dewalt are hand me downs. They are both beasts, but they are getting shaky so I'll have to get a couple grinders soon.
I recently found your channel and subscribed, I thought it was hilarious when you were talking to your dog while driving and telling him he was looking the wrong direction. Also, it was funny watching you danc'in while your torch machine was cutting. Your videos are really good I've picked up several time/money saving tips. Yeah ..so thanks man! 👍
I've got that same machine, used it for years cutting parts for dozer brush rakes. Retired now, but still use it occasionally for parts. Does a great job.
You're a good ol boy, you got a way of layin it out simple. You might not have gone to any technical school but I think you would be a great teacher to those new to the game. Ya know excited kids who just wanna learn without dumb games some old timers like to make kids jump through. People who actually live and love steel are a dying breed.
Way back in the 1970s a place my dad worked had a pattern torch with multiple torches. As a kid I thought that was pretty cool to see 4 or 5 torches all cutting at the same time. Then in the 80s it was upgrading to a photocell eye that would follow a black line drawn on white paper.
That's a cool track torch. I just picked one up as part of a lot at a local auction, but have no idea how to use it. I'd love to see a video on the track torch operation. Also, I loved the track torch boogie you had going on. Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Straight track torch tractors are pretty simple if you have all the pieces. You can then adjust the travel speed, torch location and height are adjustable by rack and pinion.
If you had some gnarled follower pins with different diameters you could adjust holes sizes. Pretty cool video. I've never seen a pattern torch in action. Thanks for posting.
You are creating a lot of work for yourself by making the pattern so thick, I mostly use 16 gauge that is easily cut and use a hole saw that is very accurate when needing a hole. As far as getting to the inside of a hole your upper arm pivots up without taking the stylus out but I see you have it locked in place for some reason. Yes a plasma is the modern way to go but I still like my pattern torch!
Maybe my magnet is weak or something...I can assure you that my machine will not fallow a pattern made from 16ga...anything less than 3/16" and it doesn't fallow well and when the pattern is thicker it's less trouble...I added bracing to lock the top in place because it wiggled to much and that was negatively effecting the operation as well It sounds like your machine works better than what I have...it would be cool if mine would work with a pattern that thin...even with the assembly perfectly level and plum I don't think I could ever get it to fallow something thinner than 1/8"
Great job mate ! Especially with just welding / fabrication equipment tools. You could really use a "Ranch type" metal lathe. Could make up your own harder steel bushings. Hope the job came out successful, and he was happy with the end results. Used a Tanaka torch rig, just about the same thing.
You need to compensate for 1/2 the OD of your knurled magnet (to put it "on center") AND your "cut kerf" (to get the cut edge "on center") when dimensioning your master pattern. Do it right, it should cut "clean up and go" parts all day long, interchangeable and "dead nuts right"
You explained that better than I did...when I cast the final downloaded video on my television and watched it all the way through I realized that I didn't explain that very well Thanks for commenting
Thank you for sharing your way of working, getting the job done with what you have. Just a thought wouldn't a bench belt sander give more consistent results
Good question…In my case I wish the magnet were stronger…it’s just strong enough to fallow the pattern and it does slip sometimes on sharp turns so I gotta watch it pretty close…I have not tried the tape yet but I assume it will make the magnet weaker so it may not work for mine if the pattern has sharp turns
the newer plasma Arcdroid machines do this in one step, but I doubt they will last as long as the old Linde gas pantograph..hard to find one these days..cant kill 'em
Nabor has Dozier with that set up it has rock and root rake that pins own to blade the holes need have some clearance for the pins so they don't seize up
Just want to add to the flat grinding with the hard rock blade. It will make a difference depending on what type you have. Type 27 vs type 29…….. Edit.. had me Rollin with the cornbread comment 😂😂
You really want to dress up your patterns? Grinder gets it close a file will perfect it. I used to use a pattern cutter with two tables. One for the material the other was a drawing table. You would draw the pattern with a #2 pencil and an eye would fallow the drawn line...
very jobber shop should have a CNC plasma table. It earns its keep every day. I waste less material. I make much better use of my time. If somebody fucks a layout up a revision can be made and a new piece cut in minutes.
Have a question I need to make 6 inch round steel pads 1/2 thick my little magnet nurled thing is 305 thousands diameter basically 5/16 so I half that diameter so 150 thousands
Yep…it varies with the size torch tip so sometimes I just grab any circle that’s around and use it as a pattern and make a cut with the tip I plan to use….then just see how much difference there actually is between the pattern and the plate it cuts out….that should show you the exact difference between your pattern and what it cuts
You still do your work they way I was taught in the 70s. Welding, burning and figuing till I retired. Thanks for the vids
Right on
You can’t beat old school gear it lasts forever
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That brought back a lot of memories of the old days for me. I used to run one of those pattern torches too. I was building a scrap metal shear and used the track cutter to cut the blade seats. The blade seats were ten inches thick. Thanks for the reminder of the old days.
I have one of these...I acquired from an old fella, pieces missing but I had no idea what was supposed to be there, your video will help me get it back in service!!
That's cool...I hope ya get it working
haha, not only did I use the pattern torch, but also had my work permit for part of the day for high school. glad you showed that.
When you opened the drawer full of Hercules blades, it melted my little HF loving heart. I'm still hanging with an abrasive saw, but it's good to know that those blades are worth it when i get a saw that can push them.
They are good blades
I'm a little pissed off at HF right now...they just had a 25% off any item coupon they sent out to my email...drove all the way there to use the 25% off but then they notified me at the register that the Bauer tool I was buying as well as all their Bauer products were excluded from the 25% off on "Any one item" sale....they told me I had to read the fine print...if you say "Any" but then excluded your own tool brand then your misleading people in my opinion...pissed me right the fuck off
@@NBSWELDING Haha, that would piss me off too. Any means any mfs! I never get the warranty anymore because I've always had everything break 3 months after it expired. I figured I was screwing myself by getting the warranty. 😆
@gillihansmobilewelding6318 I get the warranty only on tools I have several of...like 4-1/2" grinders...buy another one about every 2 years and the 2 year warranty covers all the ones I've got...they don't check serial numbers on which tool is under the warranty...so you can cover 6 grinders while only paying for 1 warranty
@@NBSWELDING Hahahahaha, that is both hilarious and awesome! I'm all in on that. My Makita and Dewalt are hand me downs. They are both beasts, but they are getting shaky so I'll have to get a couple grinders soon.
I recently found your channel and subscribed, I thought it was hilarious when you were talking to your dog while driving and telling him he was looking the wrong direction. Also, it was funny watching you danc'in while your torch machine was cutting. Your videos are really good I've picked up several time/money saving tips. Yeah ..so thanks man! 👍
I've got that same machine, used it for years cutting parts for dozer brush rakes. Retired now, but still use it occasionally for parts. Does a great job.
I made a 100 when I was an apprentice
That pattern tortch cutter is so cool! Thanks for sharing😁👍
You're a good ol boy, you got a way of layin it out simple. You might not have gone to any technical school but I think you would be a great teacher to those new to the game. Ya know excited kids who just wanna learn without dumb games some old timers like to make kids jump through. People who actually live and love steel are a dying breed.
You sir are a great explainator.
Way back in the 1970s a place my dad worked had a pattern torch with multiple torches. As a kid I thought that was pretty cool to see 4 or 5 torches all cutting at the same time. Then in the 80s it was upgrading to a photocell eye that would follow a black line drawn on white paper.
Your Chanel is very cool. I appreciate your content thank you for sharing what you do.
Glad you enjoy it!
Great as usual! You should call your dance the Torch-Track Boogie
You have done some burning in your life time,very nice 👌👍
That's a cool track torch. I just picked one up as part of a lot at a local auction, but have no idea how to use it. I'd love to see a video on the track torch operation. Also, I loved the track torch boogie you had going on. Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Straight track torch tractors are pretty simple if you have all the pieces. You can then adjust the travel speed, torch location and height are adjustable by rack and pinion.
Never seen one of those. Really cool tool!
Sure is
Thanks for watching and commenting
Thanks man. I enjoy your videos.
You can change drive arbor sizes to make different sized pieces. We use to use tape on the pattern to fine tune the finished parts size.
The tape suggestion is a great idea...thanks for commenting 👌
If you had some gnarled follower pins with different diameters you could adjust holes sizes. Pretty cool video. I've never seen a pattern torch in action. Thanks for posting.
I learn a lot today thanks brother
I used to run one of those exact machine at mack trucks machine shop back in about 1976
You crack me up you crazy ol man!
Looks like the brackets i made for my dozer for my root rake
Would love to find an old pantograph cutter.
You are creating a lot of work for yourself by making the pattern so thick, I mostly use 16 gauge that is easily cut and use a hole saw that is very accurate when needing a hole. As far as getting to the inside of a hole your upper arm pivots up without taking the stylus out but I see you have it locked in place for some reason. Yes a plasma is the modern way to go but I still like my pattern torch!
Maybe my magnet is weak or something...I can assure you that my machine will not fallow a pattern made from 16ga...anything less than 3/16" and it doesn't fallow well and when the pattern is thicker it's less trouble...I added bracing to lock the top in place because it wiggled to much and that was negatively effecting the operation as well
It sounds like your machine works better than what I have...it would be cool if mine would work with a pattern that thin...even with the assembly perfectly level and plum I don't think I could ever get it to fallow something thinner than 1/8"
@@NBSWELDING I agree, you need the heft of the thicker metal for the magnet to hold. Most of our patterns we made out of 1/4”.
Great job mate ! Especially with just welding / fabrication equipment tools. You could really use a "Ranch type" metal lathe. Could make up your own harder steel bushings. Hope the job came out successful, and he was happy with the end results. Used a Tanaka torch rig, just about the same thing.
We had one of those machines in our welding shop in college
You need to compensate for 1/2 the OD of your knurled magnet (to put it "on center") AND your "cut kerf" (to get the cut edge "on center") when dimensioning your master pattern. Do it right, it should cut "clean up and go" parts all day long, interchangeable and "dead nuts right"
You explained that better than I did...when I cast the final downloaded video on my television and watched it all the way through I realized that I didn't explain that very well
Thanks for commenting
Thank you for sharing your way of working, getting the job done with what you have.
Just a thought wouldn't a bench belt sander give more consistent results
I don’t have a bench belt sander
Would the magnet loose it’s effectiveness if you put tape around it to make the hole smaller? How strong is the magnet?
Good question…In my case I wish the magnet were stronger…it’s just strong enough to fallow the pattern and it does slip sometimes on sharp turns so I gotta watch it pretty close…I have not tried the tape yet but I assume it will make the magnet weaker so it may not work for mine if the pattern has sharp turns
Nice job 👍.
the newer plasma Arcdroid machines do this in one step, but I doubt they will last as long as the old Linde gas pantograph..hard to find one these days..cant kill 'em
Your right
whatever cutter you make the pattern half the diameter of the roller follower
You got it...I didn't explain that very well in the video
Thanks for commenting
great video
Nabor has Dozier with that set up it has rock and root rake that pins own to blade the holes need have some clearance for the pins so they don't seize up
Just picked one up. Linde is the manufacturer. Paid 275. Hope it works!
Good luck... that's a good price
Thanks for watching and commenting
@@NBSWELDING I watch em all! Any tips on this thing? Is the “stylus” itself magnetic? Or is there an electromagnet inside?
@hankimus10 I think on mine just the knurled pin that rotates is magnetic...no electromagnetic ones that I've ever seen
Some great tips on fabricating, thank you. If you want to enjoy the dance slow the play back speed down to .25, some good moves!! Lol
LOL!!!….I never thought of somebody slowing it back down…that’s brilliant
Doing some work for the shaw brothers?
One of their boys
If got a very steady hand. I find that part difficult
Use that diamond cutoff wheel to cut masonry products or geodes.
Just want to add to the flat grinding with the hard rock blade. It will make a difference depending on what type you have. Type 27 vs type 29…….. Edit.. had me Rollin with the cornbread comment 😂😂
Been using a oxy/acet, torch for 40+ years I don't even own a Plasma
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You really want to dress up your patterns? Grinder gets it close a file will perfect it.
I used to use a pattern cutter with two tables. One for the material the other was a drawing table. You would draw the pattern with a #2 pencil and an eye would fallow the drawn line...
Own 1 just like it
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very jobber shop should have a CNC plasma table. It earns its keep every day. I waste less material. I make much better use of my time. If somebody fucks a layout up a revision can be made and a new piece cut in minutes.
had a chance to buy of them once cheap and didnt , so sorry i didnt
👍who needs a milling machine 🙂
Have a question I need to make 6 inch round steel pads 1/2 thick my little magnet nurled thing is 305 thousands diameter basically 5/16 so I half that diameter so 150 thousands
And then allow for the kerf that your flame removes
It may not come out perfect...you'll want to do test cuts to see exactly how much to allow
@NBSWELDING thanks for getting back to me
Yep…it varies with the size torch tip so sometimes I just grab any circle that’s around and use it as a pattern and make a cut with the tip I plan to use….then just see how much difference there actually is between the pattern and the plate it cuts out….that should show you the exact difference between your pattern and what it cuts
Where do I get extra tips at
@@NBSWELDING where can I get tips at thanks
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