How to Make a Plasma Cutting Machine From Scrap

AMZN:
flyback and driver: amzn.to/46woW8x
capacitors: amzn.to/46MSsXP
diac: amzn.to/3RXRwev
torch: amzn.to/3S9oY1s
diode rectifier: amzn.to/3tJAiqU
Hi folks welcome today. I’m going to show you how to make yourself and build at home and very cheap and efficient cutting plasma machine that works very efficiently even if it’s made completely with scrap pieces that I saved from the scrap yard so it’s a very easy and interesting project. I can start taking and converting an old vintage arc welding machine that use electrodes be careful use only transformer, welding machine. If you want to modify and replicate the project don’t try to use a very modern inverter welding machine because incisor our circuit boards and you were Friday and if you push high-voltage and Sidon so make sure to have the right transformer, welding machine. Any brand with work
No, let’s start taking a metal box to place everything inside. In this case I have these old stereo for music and I take the box is a container. I also recycle the heat sink made in aluminum to cool down the other components.
In fact, the arc welding machine produce originally alternating current box for this project we need direct current, so the first thing we need to do is fix and stabilize the current and to do this I can use breach dial Ricky fire
Just use one with very high on per capacity for this reason, they boats a 200 amp bridge, diode rectifier after this we had, and then stop in lies the direct current that isn’t perfectly stable, and I made by myself a huge copper coil that Strbc lives, and fix a little bit more direct current
The more stable the current is the more efficient and precise the cat from the cutting plasma she will be
We need them to ejaculate some high-voltage inside the vintage arc welding machine to do this. I use a fly back from the television that is capable to reach 30,000 50,000 V results problem Aydan boat simmer coil.
This is used to transfer by induction voltages from the flight back around 50,000 V into the arc welding machine that originally has only 30 V so the result is now that we have an arc welding machine that can also throw little sparks
This is important because to create plasma inside the plasma torch, we need to create high voltage between two electrons. The electrodes will be covered with compressed, air flowing on them and compressed air. We catch some electrons and create the plasma itself.
So connect everything to a regular air compressor. Make sure there is a dehumidifier that will remove any moisture inside of compressed air. Everything has to be dry and clean so the plasma torch can create plasma in the more efficient way.

[@TheSomar1991]

This is a full fledged project nice job, the time and effort put into this is crazy. Great video

[@dan_goodman]

The overlays and explanations were very well done. Kudos to your editing skills!

[@Sad_cat_studio]

FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER

[@vestercasper]

Never have I seen anyone make so much out of so little! Respect!

[@TheRealThisIsAlex]

This is incredible! Good use of parts for sure!

[@shodanxx]

Wow that's great, I was just about to make a CNC plasma cutter, this is perfect!

[@garyharris8097]

I like the simple design of the plasma tourch. Good job!

[@devtasingh]

Great project! Wonderfull and simple. Thanks for bringing it to us in a so simple and direct way

[@natalyasparrow6748]

Love how so much of this is either cheap to buy or easily made in a home shop. Makes it much more accessible than store bought plasma cutters. ❤️

[@hoombledood]

Puurrrrfect, I been fantasizing about something like this for about a year, but now I have a lead of how to do it, I know myself electronics but have some doubts that you just have made me clear, so thanks! great video

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

Fantastic work and understanding, not just buy parts, actually built. Very well done

[@JB-nt2en]

Thank you so much I have been trying to figure out the difference between plasma cutting machines and welders for quite some time now.

[@user-xw1le5ph3g]

yo man you rock i totally dig the manner in which you explain and deal with all the processes necessary to complete projects

[@theyoutubeguy1545]

Wow, I'm so happy to have found you. This is exactly what I've been searching for. I'm no electrician and certainly not an engineer but I am a builder/tinkerer who's surrounded by a sea of discarded electronics just floating around for the taking. And I've long suspected with the right knowledge and direction one can build just about anything the big companies want to charge an arm and a leg for. All while our Earth is being poisoned by this disposable life style. But unfortunately there are few creators putting out the kind of content that will help demystify these kind of projects. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to see what else you've crafted

[@NameLast-wm5je]

Many places, including here, it is a crime with harsh punishment for taking electronics from the garbage :( Mad mad world

[@bradrogers4281]

@theyoutubeguy1545 If you are surrounded by a sea of discarded electronics then you should just mine them for gold and get rich and Buy whatever you want

[@Freizeitflugsphaere]

You are the ultimate MacGyver! Well done! Love from Austria 💪🏼

[@user-bo6cn3vk2n]

Very good ! Give this guy his own TV show, someone , anyone , I thought I was good with a simple tank less water heater a/c d/c / propane, I'll keep watching and learning keep it up.

[@sefalibhakat143]

The thing that he made this from scratch is impressive...keep it up

[@kalleklp7291]

This is just so cool! I enjoyed every second of it. Finally, I have a use for my old stick welder.

[@sac58999]

Love this idea and would try it myself if I knew my wife wouldn't kill me for doing so! Thanks Rulof for the information! :)

[@-sycamore]

Finally someone doing that on YT, thank you!

[@TheGhost152]

This channel always makes me smile - loved it ever since the ruby video!

[@zzalkind]

You are an inspiration and a hero. Thank you for being you.

[@johnkoury1116]

This is awesome. I always wanted to build a battery powered plasma cutter to use out in the field without having to have a generator. Oh yeah and I am a new subscriber!!

[@engjds]

Dont build it, unless you want an house fire. Think about it, think its a good idea to short a welding machine output with thick wire?

[@OlegMavlyutov]

So cool, it's hard to believe how you make cheap replacement for expensive details 🤯

[@bog6570]

Nice tutorial, your channel is very underappreciated, keep up the good work.

[@jonathanseagraves8140]

One bit of information that may be useful to any of you who are wanting to recreate this project: You can DIY everything but the handpiece. The reason (other than it would be unnecessarily difficult to build) is because the electrode has a little nugget of hafnium oxide imbedded (which is a consumable btw). It's purpose is to more freely donate electrons (or whatever the verbiage was). The better explanation is it makes it possible to ionize dry compressed air into a plasma, otherwise you would have to run Argon (or some other mix of easily ionizable gas) through your rig and when it's not necessary, why bother with all that hassle and expense. I spent a lot of time fucking around before I realized this.

[@jackrichards1863]

True, But see how intelligent you became for all that FAQing around? I found a couple $100 for a cheapie. Still you educate me (all your readers)on what is in there.(has a warrantee too btw) It interests me to consider making my plasma more powerful...

[@jonathanseagraves8140]

That may have been the nicest thing anyone has ever said on KZbin. Thanks @@jackrichards1863

[@fredymredy]

I want to recreate this and the tig welder, but im going to need some advice. Is there a way that we can stay in contact?

[@jonathanseagraves8140]

@@fredymredy Sure, I'm not on KZbin as much as I WAS, but I'll answer any question that you have. The only thing that I have actually done in reality is make a HF start circuit, which worked pretty well. I ended up using a home made ZVS flyback circuit where the output was attached across a home made HV capacitor (made of transparency film and aluminum foil rolled up and then wrapped with plumbers tape and filled with hot glue.) and a spark gap. I had that discharge through a transformer core with the secondary as the tig supply. (to give you the isolated HV starting spark at the electrode) I think this is pretty much what the guy in the video did. But you know, its always easer to be able to ask someone direct questions... this shit is hard to figure out on your own.

[@pedroaltinier.8441]

Hay países donde no se tiene acceso ,recuerdo por el 2007 arme una tig con hf que encontré de un aficionado de EEUU ,estoy en argentina y eran carísimas.y no las tenía cualquiera

[@sarpijk]

Very underappreciated channel

[@TheLukasDirector]

His Italian version is huge

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

I think a lot of people were turned off with his blatant copy and paste style of content.

[@avocadoarms358]

Iv been a fan all the way back when you made the wrist mounted rebreather and the diy electric outboard mounted to your kayak. I didn’t have an account Back then and couldn’t for the life of me remember the channel name, you popped up 2 days ago and I instantly subbed… I’d love to see you revisit those videos mentioned and potentially and make them better. Glad to see your still making videos man, keep it up!

[@cerberes]

Rudolf, your hackery is legendary.

[@zachell1991]

You are a mad lad, very impressive.

[@neonsynth]

Rulof, this is a great video and I truly enjoyed not only the project but also your personality and outside-the-box thinking. I recycle components out of discarded electronics as well and use them in my projects and builds, and I can see now why my friends want me to start filming content - after watching this I'm inspired to share my work as well. Keep on with the great work, you've earned a sub and inspired another creator. Your English is really good by the way, I can see how much work you've put into it. Awesome job describing the why of the process to people as well, not just the how to of it. Strong work my friend

[@engjds]

DO NOT TRUST THIS GUY!, see my main comment post, I am all in for sensible designs, but this is clearly a very stupid design, get advice from people who do know, like say EEVBLOG, Electroboom and other guys like that, this is an idiot with a soldering iron.

[@halbvoll1]

I am fascinated, that is exactly my style, love your video

[@suncitygraphics7165]

dude your amazing! thank you for sharing cant wait for your next build

[@loganyoung7038]

I bet that is one bad ass plasma cutter

[@mohamadkassab8701]

You are a perfect man Very proffitional teacher Thank you

[@Nobe_Oddy]

WOW!!! You are BRILLIANT!!!

[@luisvillalobos4976]

Wow I did not know it was that easy to do this. Good job

[@chuckmadere]

I enjoyed watching and learning.

[@billjacobs8035]

Necessity is the mother of invention nice work!

[@mdsign001]

This man can make anything!

[@engjds]

Its damn dangerous, thats what it is! shorting a welding machine output with that high diameter cable wrapped a few times, its insane he can get away with this!

[@teroyrock9088]

Astig!!! So Great! for those Who want that machine but no money to buy expensive machine. Thumbs up!!!🎉

[@homemadetools]

Clever build, and well done. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum this week 😎

[@nathan584]

This is one of those things I would strongly recommend not building diy but you did and it works so I'm impressed none the less. But holy moly I cannot stress enough how dangerous this type of thing is

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

Going outside could be dangerous too if you don't pay attention. Just don't do nuthin stupid!

[@rudycorona6964]

i dont know about how safe but your not a dummy and understand electronics so thumbs up man. thats what i call a dyier

[@zhuzzir]

Bro, u just gained another subscriber . A single vid and I m hooked, going to watch the rest one at a time while I cant wait for your next one. ❤

[@bitnertinkers]

I love it! Thanks for all your videos. I'm sorry they made you make a new channel! I see great things in your future. Howdy from Texas

[@soluk4657]

I learned a lot in your video Thank you

[@nejatkaraca]

You did a great job. Congratulations. Now it's time to make a welding machine from UPS. 🙂

[@MidnightOilsRestoration]

Information like this is very much needed thank you! It’s unfortunate that so much information has either been kept trade secret or made so complicated that the average person is deterred from even attempting it! This forces people to spend money instead of developing their skills to do things cheaply!

[@orlandorocaslalana7155]

Buen trabajo, muy creativo de tu parte. Gracias y esperamos mas videos con tus ideas geniales. Good job, very creative of you. Thank you and we look forward to more videos with your great ideas.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Really cool Project for sure! Keep up the great work!👍

[@andrewcameron4277]

Just discovered this channel! love it cheers

[@cristianpopescu78]

THIS is true entertainment!

[@jerrellkull5347]

Very impressive !

[@perrymattes4285]

Very interesting approach.

[@johnwhitehouse9236]

I just learned a lot about a lot excellent descriptions and explanation.. keep up I'm subscribed. I don't have the materials but will return once I do a cutter is great 🎉

[@Dobrya4ok1]

The algorithm is working!!! it's me your new fan!!

[@Xsiondu]

I gotta watch this and pay attention. My man is giving out free high current control candy.

[@yojanicabreraborja9368]

excelente trabajo que hiciste un saludo desde Colombia, Barranquilla😃

[@ramirocuentas5999]

Simply Amazing

[@omarvillacorta365]

SUPER MACHINE!!!!

[@user-qi7fh5je6b]

i want to get to this level of skill one day thank for sharing

[@pablobasan8664]

excelente video. gracias por compartir

[@Engineerd3d]

Awesome work!

[@gwater12345]

Excellent work.

[@Mnestori1]

Amazing! Congratulations!

[@juanmanuelalvarezjimenez1062]

Gracias por compartir excelente 👌🏻 información 😊 saludos cordiales desde México ❤

[@TheIronHeadRat]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@LobytoRuiz]

Congratulation!!!! You are a genius Respectfully👍✌️

[@Jo-the-fixer]

Cool video my man thanks i will be trying this soon

[@yazidfryazid5039]

❤❤From Algeria, I salute you. I learned a lot from you. May God grant you success in what He loves and pleases. Thank you, hero

[@DonQuichotteLiberia]

Hah, gorgeous intro and nice build! Good job Rulof!

[@neugivan]

Sensacional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@orlandorocaslalana7155]

Genial. Muchas gracias

[@naseemlodhi3273]

Well done......great job

[@glenngriffon8032]

I'd like to see ElectroBoom give his thoughts on your electrical creations

[@dantevito1193]

With the "don't ask me why" at 13:01, and the seemingly pointles caps at 13:14 that don't show the polarity in the diagram (electrolitics, one conected directly to the AC input, the other ones would get at least the 0.6v drop from the diodes at best, and full reverse voltage at worst), this could maybe be in the rectifier

[@fitito500]

A little question for anyone: if you only need just a hig voltage, it's not the same use the mechanism of a microwave? You have around thousands volts, a huge capacitor and a transformer could make an arc of 4kv ...... 🤔🤔????

[@Chemanic1]

One day this guy will s gonna be a giant KZbinr I can already tell

[@roncrandall]

Already subscribed

[@engjds]

Nope, I see a lot of snakeoil, tape and BS, he wont last long.

[@hermanhendroprijono1566]

Wow,,,big rock torch

[@irushamlabeeb6775]

thats amazing

[@XCLURICHAUN]

AWSOME VIDEO AND PROJECT!! VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOU!! i AM ABOUT TO DEEP DIVE INTO YOUR OTHER CONTENT.🛠

[@niconine268]

This is great news. Thankyou. Subbed

[@ThePhilosophiser]

Well done 👏

[@naturbursche5540]

Cool project and well explained. Subbed

[@CryptoRoast_0]

Phenominal 👌👌

[@Tympan]

Awesome!

[@therealchayd]

Realizzazione molto interessante, grazie!

[@Wanka196]

incredible!

[@om_ichul]

jan mening tenan cak,mugi dadi ilmu seng barokah,samean pancen ngeten👍🥳🎉🎊

[@rodrigoarielvazquez9090]

Brillante!

[@JasonCummer]

Awesome thank you

[@albertoramonacosta1212]

Muy buena demostracion y se puede hacer que buena soldora plasma que bien que suelda y corta gracias Arg

[@boots7859]

Very cool what you've done with mostly 'waste' products.

[@mark879]

Great video! Hope I can visit your shop one day.

[@yancastro2656]

Bravo chef, de l'électronique DIY bien expliqué, unique et excellent. You'r a boss!

[@joaomarques5706]

aguardava ancioso kkkk.fiz a antrior😎

[@sethbracken]

Very cool.

[@mehmet4x311]

Bravo. İzlemiş olduğum en güzel videolardan biriydi. Başarılarının devamını temenni ederim...

[@colinkraus7139]

Very, very cool. Earned a sub from this guy.

[@zuraromelashvili8327]

He is the goddest of engineering diy

[@arbitraryobjective4904]

Awesome video man!!

[@trashpandapi9905]

Awesome 😮