so i got me a plasma cutter
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Here's the link imbedded in his paragraph: Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
BTW, do they need compressed gas/air to operate.
BTW, do they need compressed gas/air to operate.
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BTW it is not hard to use, just press the button and go to town. We have a couple Miller spectrum 2050's and they are sweet, we've cut 1" plate with it. The biggest thing I have found is that you need a steady hand to make a nice freehand cut, if you are worried about shaky hands you can get a standoff roller which looks just like training wheels for your torch so you can get the best results if you are cutting out an odd shaped figure.
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Awesome. Thanks for the heads up Ben. I was eyeing that one and this one in the Northern Tool Catalog. Had you ever used s plasma cutter before now? Was it hard to figure out how to use it? Ive only ever used the old school torches..
Yes they need compressed air (clean and dry), nitrogen or argon to operate.
BTW it is not hard to use, just press the button and go to town. We have a couple Miller spectrum 2050's and they are sweet, we've cut 1" plate with it. The biggest thing I have found is that you need a steady hand to make a nice freehand cut, if you are worried about shaky hands you can get a standoff roller which looks just like training wheels for your torch so you can get the best results if you are cutting out an odd shaped figure.
BTW it is not hard to use, just press the button and go to town. We have a couple Miller spectrum 2050's and they are sweet, we've cut 1" plate with it. The biggest thing I have found is that you need a steady hand to make a nice freehand cut, if you are worried about shaky hands you can get a standoff roller which looks just like training wheels for your torch so you can get the best results if you are cutting out an odd shaped figure.
and no i've never really used one before. i just powered it up and ran with it. i plan on putting a desiccant (sp) moisture seperator (the one with the little beads in the canister) at the input of the cutter to eliminate any moisture that might get in there. i currently don't have a moisture or oil problem at my house. at my friends shop he has a moisture since he disconnected his dryer a while back. but he has filters that take most of it away.
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