I Bought The CHEAPEST Plasma Cutter On Amazon. Is It Any Good!?

[@Taylordrifts]

Time Stamps In the description so you can skip to what you want to see.

[@adamswaz4878]

Got a real chuckle in when you were looking at the mask like " what the fuck is this"

[@jacknick429]

Taylor Ray - great suggestion. The intent of this video was great - but the execution is lacking. The guy that made this video should Keep on trying and refine his process.

[@donniebaker5984]

At 15:52 a flat cut through aluminum that's why "the earth is flat"

[@clydedyson2147]

Suggestion for your welding table. Take half of your table and replace it with a bar grading. It will be helpful when you are welding and/or cutting. Your cuts would be better and you can ground direct to the table. Go to most welding shop or machine shop with a CNC Plasma Cutter or water jet cutter, and you can see that they use bar grading for their cutting table. Good video, bubba.

[@clydedyson2147]

P.S. You may want to invest in an auto darkening hood.

[@davidquirk8097]

A few pointers from someone who bought their first plasma thirty years ago when even the dealer didn't know much about them. 1) you don't need to be using a grade 11 welding glass, gas welding goggles are dark enough and you'll be able to see just fine. 2) make sure that your air supply is super dry otherwise you'll chew through consumables really fast and they're not cheap. 3) plasma cutters don't like layered pieces where there is an air gap between the layers. The arc breaks through the first layer then spreads out, fails to penetrate the second layer and blows crap back into the cutting head. 4) Aluminium sucks the heat away and the part you are cutting gets freaking hot, unlike steel parts. I learned that one the hard way having got used to just cutting a part then picking it up with no gloves on! 5) You can use thin plywood to make patterns and use them to guide the torch because the heat is so localised. 6) not sure how true this is but it makes sense; plasma cutters generate a lot of NOx and breathing that isn't good for you.

[@garybell4203]

Is anyone else yelling that it's a welding helmet, when he says what is this and picks up the glass lol. That made my day.

[@africanhistory]

Maybe he was joking with us.

[@CHARLESA-km5gz]

A poor excuse of a welding helmet, but yes I was yellin' with you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

What a nimrod

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

So badly I wanted to tell him he was supposed to strap it to his feet to keep the sparks out of his shoes.

[@randyabernathy6610]

@@MakinEndsMeet69 That is a fact! Also, did you notice how he is dressed and that he left a precision instrument (digital calipers) not only on the same table as, but in close proximity to, where he was performing his "?tests".

[@Elmojomo]

Couple things: 1) Dry that air. Don't use standard compressed shop air, it'll eat your tips pronto. 2) That's not a drag tip. You should be cutting with the tip roughly 1/8" above the workpiece at all times. Your tips will last longer, and you'll get cleaner cuts. 3) Adjust your air for the minimum you can pass and maintain a clean arc. There are good tutorials on how to do this tuning. 4) As Alan Summerscales said, never run it wide open, 'just because'. It's adjustable for a reason, same as a welder. Use the minimum amps required to achieve the cut for the thickness and material you're cutting. Same as with the air flow, above. 5) It's dark because you're using a welding helmet. Plasma cutters need their own shade of lens, typically around a #4 or 5.

[@Elmojomo]

@TJP 81 Seems reasonable. I just cut by eye. If I'm getting a clean cut, it's good. If it's splattering, I dial it back until it looks happy and still cuts through at the rate I want to move.

[@TheJusnic82]

You can run it wide open that just means your travel speed can be a lot quicker...For life of tips and consumables and wear and tear and the machine though and if speed is not a factor then you are right, better to turn it down to compensate for material thickness...this thing SAYS it will cut up to half inch thick which is not very thick and im guessing trying to cut through half inch is going to be painfully slow, so you are probably going to be running this thing wide open 24/7 unless you cutting sheet metal.

[@cfauvel]

Great tips for novices like me thanks. What about amperage, is there a rule of thumb based on thickness and material type?

[@Equiluxe1]

When I had my shop I had a Lincoln plasma cutter,it was a three phase machine and had just two current settings on a switch 30 amps and 50 amps anything above an eighth of an inch required 50 amps which would take you up to half an inch. Most of the cheap units are using the power section from chinese tig welders,well all the one I have tried,I think that is one reson they have the current adjust knob.

[@revvy13]

Wow, that's really nice of you. Thank you for the helpful info. I learned something.

[@Oztinnieadventures]

Cut 50's are pretty good for a cheap cutter, the trick is to keep your air as dry as possible, it'll cut better and also consumables will last longer. Grab an old 44 galon drum and an old shelve out of a house oven, bingo! new cutting table, all the sparks and slag will collect in the drum.

[@PnwOnTour]

🥁 👨🏻‍🏭 💥

[@cameltube-vk7el]

yes I use one of those toilet paper air filters & another kinda like the one you got ...Lots of humidity in FLorida....also know that the cutter will cut ANYTHING for a second...Gloves hands etc. LoL...also I just used cutting glasses not welding if thats what you used...cool & they pay for them selves in few jobs! Also great for SS cutting!

[@ellismidkiff6117]

Yup. Mine is 2” x 1/4” thick sitting vertical wield bar and space the strips out for the grill part.

[@MufasaXJ]

And a great start up welding table

[@silverssonyoutube8438]

When I got my plasma cutter I didn't read the instructions and used Teflon tape on the regulator fittings . The plasma cutter didn't last long it died and refused to turn on . Then read the instructions it said don't use Teflon tape on plasma cutter as it sucks the Teflon tape off the fitting and into the lines of your lead torch blocking it to death.

[@XXXonly69]

I work with plasma cutter all the time . Rust , water 💦 coming from air tank won’t plug a plasma pieces of Teflon won’t hurt it

[@RoseUnseen]

Stupid

[@Migman2020]

@@XXXonly69 You ment to use a water trap with a air filter on a plasma cutter so that your compressors dirty habits dont kill it

[@nickmail7604]

@@Migman2020 that's in the filter/regulator he fitted to the back of the machine.

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Sounds about like something any man would do,exactly what I would do,throw away those damn instructions until it breaks,then find troubleshooting section.😂

[@Sauerbrew777]

For really straight cuts you can clamp a piece of angle iron to the work piece and run the plasma cutter down the straight edge.

[@Naturalchorus]

scrolled down to find this, real tip right here taylor

[@thomasjohnson6860]

If you use a peice of cardboard you won't cut it up because It only cuts through metal not paper or cardboard

[@ClumsyCars]

@@thomasjohnson6860 you wont cut your guide because your not running the plasma over it, cardboard would burn

[@SR20DEBT]

I was thinking the exact same thing, use a cheap sacrificial c clamp that you dont mind risking it getting ruined and make a fence to guide straight cuts.

[@Bill-flatplanefool]

John Brew I came here to say this.

[@marnielarocque9412]

good day young man, I`m a welder, retired, so when you cut with a torch, oxy-acetaline, oxygen, plasma cut left to right or right to left this will allow you to cut straight and see properly so you can see where your cutting and see how far you torch head is from what you are cutting and always clean what you cut and weld, wire brush, scrape or blow of with air. I like to carry a piece of aluminum with me in my welding truck at all times and place it under my cuts as aluminum is such a good heat sink, and if you are cutting over cement floors the cement will blow out from the slag heat, the aluminum will protect all surfaces and clean of easy {slag won`t stick, and wear protective clothing, ps i laughed when you didn't recognize the supplied welding helmet. good luck

[@bivermonter]

Left to right or right to left is not how to cut with plasma. When possible always pull the torch toward you. You will find you have much better control.

[@slickguns819]

Marnie Larocque... It’s called concrete... cement is the ingredient to make concrete... comprende

[@marnielarocque9412]

@@slickguns819 lol, yes concrete, i admit dumbing it down, but my point is correct, the mixture in the concrete can and does vary a lot, the finished and cured concrete varies greatly, from heat resistant to very high in strength. slag from melted metal can cause the concrete to react explosively

[@slickguns819]

Marnie Larocque... lol sorry I’m a Concrete Tech./HDPE welder Did not mean to correct you it’s just that my wife is huge on terminology...lol

[@RobinRK1962]

@@slickguns819 - I better straighten out this cement/concrete issue in case my wife reads it...?

[@OkieVet918]

could you maybe do an update on this thing? It's been over a year now and I wonder how its held up.

[@soalersystem123]

bump

[@836dmar]

Ditto

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

Bump

[@WaltWW]

Yes please

[@jamesmcnamara7484]

Yes please

[@rstelzer2928]

To cut great circles; cut sample pieces from different sized pipes, maybe 7" tall. Then clamp them to the steel you want to cut a circle out of. You can even cut them slanted rather than square to make ovals. The pipe diameter should be smaller by the same amount as the dimension from the center of your arc to the outside. Then use the different diameter pipes and trace them. A little practice yields great results. Try turning your work instead of the torch. Also, try moving the plasma cutter FASTER for less slag. Great video!

[@raymondscottadams9362]

I have used 1/4" MDF to make templates to cut round holes and odd shapes, works well for short term repeatability. When cutting aluminum with any blade, I use cutting wax, it keeps the aluminum from loading up in the blades and allows faster cutting.

[@joeamatosmartscience8757]

Thanks for the effort & time you took to make this product evaluation. Interesting to see the perspective of someone who has never used a plasma cutter before. More realistic than an expert, making perfect cuts or dumping on the machine's performance, because it is a budget item. Keep practicing & try running the cutting head along a guide bar on flat straight cuts for accuracy. Also, a dedicated cutting table with a simple & strong overhead bridge arm, to which can be a fixed adjustable height mount on the cutter head pointing down onto a flat cutting table with a hole below the cutter point. You now have a precision coping table, just slide the piece beneath the cutting head, along the desired cut line. clean cuts at 90 degrees to the flat side, with a little practice. Thnx for the unbox & test. Cheers JASS

[@joeamatosmartscience8757]

Just an afterthought, perhaps a small frame on casters as a floating bed for your work piece. To avoid becoming caught on burs on the underside, as you guide the piece beneath the cutter. Kind of manual Analogue of C.N.C. Except, you will be moving the entire bed as the cutter remains in position. A bit vicee versee. But you have to turn things on their head to truly innovate. That's my way of thinking, anyway. A bit like the Origami Welders mask that came with the cutter. In a pinch, it will do the job. Albeit, improvised.

[@JMPDev]

Taylor: *Holds up piece in middle of camera to focus on* Autofocus: That tire rim all the way back there is far more interesting.

[@Richard-Freeman]

"Focus you fack!"

[@cocospops9351]

I bought one of these 5 years ago and it's still going strong. Made me many multiples of the amount I paid for it 😊

[@ΚορωνιδηςΧαραλαμπος]

Got a link for this product?

[@xTheTacticalSpiderX]

@Nonya Bizness I believe he was referencing that he bought this model 5 years ago. If so definitely a worth while investment for hobbyists

[@charlesearl5977]

Would love an update on how the plasma cutters been working after a year? I'm just an enthusiast here working on my rusty TJ but really tired of cutoff wheels... Great comparison of value minded tools for folks with limited garage space.

[@jamesmcnamara7484]

Same here

[@anythinggoes6791]

YES

[@deborahcampbell9602]

Agreed

[@thewizardoftech5075]

i watched the whole video, just to see if he would figure out, the glass and that weird piece make a welding helmet when put together lol

[@christopherdrekr1078]

laurie gallant I was thinking the same thing ! How is it not obvious it's a mask ??

[@napalmpig3772]

@@christopherdrekr1078 I think perhaps he's joking. Those cheap masks are so stupidly awful, that you could be forgiven for not knowing what it was.

[@johncoops6897]

@@napalmpig3772 - it's NOT a mask... it's a shield. Nothing more is needed for this product.

[@christopherdrekr1078]

To be honest if you don't already have a mask & you don't use it all the time it's perfectly serviceable. I've used a mask probably exactly the same for about six months, it's not got loads of loud graphics on it but it does the job. At least they include something that does allow you to use it without burning your eyeballs out.

[@garyhowell738]

I was laughing that he didn't realize it was a shield and the lens for it.....

[@aaronokamoto1680]

I'm a metal worker by trade. Welding and cutting is about all i do. Make yourself a cutting barrel/table with 2" or 3" wide strips of 1/8" or 1/4" on edge 2 in appart. so your work top is replaceable easily and allow everything hot to fall down and not burn everything. Also make yourself a mini pipe vise/clamp with 2 piece of flat bar and a piece of angle on edge making a "V". And about 1/2" back from one edge notch out a V in the angle iron on both side across from each other and about half the width. I can provide pictures if needed.

[@amp12345amp]

Aaron Okamoto ..... could you please post or send me some pics of what you describe. I am reading the comments and others have mentioned this but pics would help more.

[@JoaoAmadoTV]

Aaron, could you please post a short video on that setup please ? sounds great to share with all

[@tonyelleevans3322]

I'm not sure if anyone has said this in the comments, but use the straight edge of a piece of scrap steel as a guide to run the cutter along. You'll get the straightest cut line possible. ..and thank you for the video. Appreciate ya!

[@nationnation6430]

Correct

[@clnfreakone8486]

Looks like a good unit for the money ... look at the lines on the end of piece you are cutting it will tell you if you are moving to fast or not ... lines should be about 10 -20 degree angle in the direction you are cutting ... I build controls for Cnc plasma tubing machines so I needed to set up speeds and feeds on them... also use a piece of angle as a guide to cut straight lines guide the tip along the angle

[@MetrologyEngineer]

13:21 You can still ground to the table and just hang your cut on the edge of your table. Hopefully what I'm saying makes sense... Just make sure to hold it down with any sort of clamp of your choosing.

[@ellismidkiff6117]

Yup clamp your shit to the table hanging of the edge.

[@Ka_Gg]

Great video! This guy was just showing how well this cheap plasma cutter worked. This isn't a tutorial on how to be a pro at using the plasma cutter.

[@jody6183]

Taylor, you can but tips with stand offs machined in so you can literally drag it scross the work instead of trying to keep a short distance..... Also hold a piece of angle on the work and drag against it for straight lines 👍🏻

[@mr.themac9956]

I was yelling out , “it’s a mask “like it’s blues clues or something. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kevinbryant6459]

Omg! That is the funniest true comment yet!!!! Ha i love it so true!! You are hillarious👍😂

[@showtime9878]

This nigga said blues clues LMAO

[@davidjimenez4297]

🤣😂🤣🤯🤯🤯

[@shua242]

Hahaha

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

A wide slaggy cut is from going too slow. You'll get the hang of it with a good manual.

[@bradnoone2460]

Thanks for the thorough, real-world review. I'm always torn when I read Amazon reviews- I think many users just don't know what they're doing. This video really helped with my plasma cutter purchase decision.

[@Ethanbrower12]

We used aluminum rulers as a straight edge to move the tip along in shop class. Works well for straight cuts, and you don’t have to worry about seeing the mark

[@lemix69]

I too was on the fence with this, you have convinced me to go buy one, thanks!

[@systemfile]

Use a straight edge for straight cuts and you can make an adjustable arm reminiscent of a compass type tool to cut larger holes.

[@shonaoneill5151]

Yup, I have done that too. Makes making circle much more accurate.

[@NitroAl]

Washers of all sizes are handy, tack it on then cut it out.

[@richmonsmith9308]

@taylor ray........you need to not rest the consumable on the work peice! It should be spaced between an 1/8 - 1/4 above material........also when wanting a straight cut use a straight edge....I use to use a peice of 1/8th inch x 1 inch bar clamped to material and i rested my consumable either on that or against that. Also the quality of cut will improve when you are able to maintain a constant speed! Spacing and speed are very very important. Number one......DO NOT REST consumable on work peice the flame was not designed that way.....you will end up with blow out on the back side! Do some research you'll see.

[@scowell]

There are two types of tip... drag and non-contact. My Thermal Dynamics came with both types.

[@richmonsmith9308]

@@scowell yes you are correct but I am assuming the CHEAPEST plasma on Amazon does not come with ANYTHING extra they have that unit set up for beginners and you def not going to receive anything top notch or name.brand or anything above n beyond......so with that knowledge I would say it's safe to assume he did not receive a drag......bc every one I've opened form Lincoln to Hobart to Miller to cheaper no names none of them came with a drag tip. I can also see the way his is convex to a flat point that is a no contact tip. But hey I was wrong once

[@jeffgreenfield7025]

@@richmonsmith9308 My cheapo CUT50 dual voltage from EBAY did have a set of drag tips, and a standard tip.

[@fisherus]

Three things that would help make you have much cleaner cuts with your plasma cutter. (1.) Adjust your air up to a higher setting to eliminate the drouth (the stuff you think is slag). (2.)Use a straight edge to drag the torch beside to make your cuts straight and (3.)Use a spacer clip on the end of your torch to keep it constant at 1/16" above the surface of the material you're cutting. You can also eliminate the drouth by controlling the travel speed of your torch.

[@tycamp3251]

I'd like to see a video about how it works after a year or so of use, very curious to find out

[@garywiggett2729]

Thats a $200 machine I have one for 3years now

[@alansummerscales3376]

I have had one for 6years and still works like new Actually a 3 in 1 welder also Doesn't miss a beat

[@garywiggett2729]

@@alansummerscales3376 mine is a cut 50 accurate tool just had to get longer welding cables

[@cmscms123456]

After 6 months of use, it's probably paid for itself. throw it away and buy a new one.

[@thomasanderson6008]

@@cmscms123456 the American way, now days everything is disposable... Not like the old days when you could buy a tool made in the USA, & beat the hell out of it and pass it on to the next generation, and it still gets the job done! But I hear ya, for the price vs. Quality it will get enough work done to pay for itself.

[@draggonhedd]

use a straight edge as your guide, and do way higher power. you can REALLY zing along fast. Also use the tip guide, you dont want to drag the tip on the metal, You want it to be just above the workpiece.

[@clintwebster3312]

I bought my first plazma cutter in 1997, a Thermodyne 50. Still works great. Most important tip for nice cuts is to use a straight edge or pattern. riding the tip along a peice of steel strap will produce much nicer cuts. I had a bunch of round holes made from masonite to make a pretty clean round cut. your pattern must be bigger to allow for the tip offset. it is also best if you practice a steady speed. My old machine cost $2600 back in the day. used my son's HF machine a few weeks ago cuts exactly the same. Yeah for modern electronics.

[@MegaScott]

Some really good comments here. nice review. sometimes I get annoyed by so called expert reviews, at least this guy is more like your neighbor trying shit out.

[@tranzco1173]

why aren't you as perfect as me? I know how to be perfect = those comments

[@barbarasteed3966]

Just bought 50 amp Everlast from Amazon and 3 stage reg cleaner hope it works out but I know you got have clean air and enough of it

[@usethenoodle]

Yes. I liked him instantly.

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

@@barbarasteed3966 does it cut thick ass metal? H!!!

[@alexcrouse]

Clamp a piece of angle on the work piece as a guide, and move faster! Much cleaner cut when you move as fast as your amps will allow. Great video!

[@phillipkleinmann9389]

Or save your stash and cut stuff like this with your high speed angle grinder and a good diamond blade. Cuts like butter.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

My first 10 minutes with my plasma cutter, I cut out Scooby Doo while waiting for my teacher to come back from a beer run....lol

[@jimanderson699]

LMAO. AH , the Beer Run !! Brings me back in time to my 3rd year as an electrical apprentice. JW I worked with parked his van opposite the job trailer and Foreman and I went for a case of Budweiser around 11:30am for our "Lunch"!!! 🤣

[@breakerbarranch5617]

Great review. Perfect for a once-in-a-while plasma cutting that I might want to do. May get one myself. Nice comparison of the band saw/grinder options as well.

[@ao2528]

Plasma cutter is not like laser or water jet cutter, they are designed for fast and efficient cutting purposes with reasonable cutting accuracy, I like to have one, not much use of it but I'm a tool lover no matter what.

[@valveman12]

WHAT!!! Put them on a CNC table and the cuts are accurate.

[@scottkasper6378]

A O I too am a tool lover...call me

[@BESHYSBEES]

valveman12 not so true, due to the arc in plasma it actually cuts through at an angle and the thicker the material the more angle the arc has, gas cutting on cnc is more accurate, I have used both

[@valveman12]

@@BESHYSBEES Sure and I agree if cutting really thick material.

[@maxwellmurray7323]

I'm a cnc operator for a living with both plasma (ranging from 30 amp to 200 amp) and Oxy. I agree that plasma is very accurate, most cuts within millimetres, if not smaller, howevee the Oxy (at a much slower feed rate) always does a much cleaner and accurate job

[@MrTHEORIGINALICEMAN]

Let me give you a heads up on cutting aluminum with a plasma cutter. If you do a lot of aluminum cutting be sure to keep the plasma cutter well away and/or elevated from the cutting area. The cutting will cause tiny particles of aluminum to become airborne and could get sucked into the plasma cutter's cooling air supply. These tiny aluminum particles will build-up on the circuit board and short out the MBITs (transistors). Although these transistors are not very expensive they will charge you nearly the price of the plasma cutter to repair it.

[@Anonymousg64]

you only need shade DIN 5-6 for plasma cutting, adjust your helmet or get a helmet that can go lower

[@ramathorn1237]

15:32 I just want to say... literally everything is a quick cleanup with a Flap wheel.

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

You have maybe learned after a year that to much current for what you're cutting will result in a rough cut with a lot of slag left behind.

[@NebukedNezzer]

the dark glass went in the folded helmet piece to create a welding helmet.

[@davidrossmiller8349]

Which is usless!

[@actorrayzorray]

i was about to say that. Also, better to have that cheap one than none at all.

[@admichell9756]

Welding shield !!!

[@SB-or5mj]

@@davidrossmiller8349 Actually not useless. Plasma cutters use a different shade of tint than welding, which he doesn't have (that's why he's using his welding helmet). So might be very useful for someone that doesn't already own a plasma helmet! You could also just slide that glass tint into a better helmet.

[@appalachiangunman9589]

It doesn’t surprise me that he wasn’t sure what it was, that literally looked like a toy.

[@traviscrawford7937]

Ive found if you remove the exterior case and clean the paint off where the ground is mounted and also run a jumper ground from the front to the back it will work alot better. I loved my Cut 50. For the price you cant beat it.

[@terdsie]

Anyone else notice how he lets go of the trigger and keeps the torch in place - like he's tig welding?

[@johntaylor1947]

The jet of air helps cool the part

[@onlygearwarrior]

Right off the bat. plasma cutters cut rusty stuff, too. that's why i really like plasma cutters.

[@kaytee4863]

You should be proud of your efforts to allow others the benefit of your experience. Keep up the good work. Thanks for here in the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@JustTruckinAroundLLC.]

It's been a year, I want to know how it's held up? PLEASE RESPOND.

[@jamesotisjr2322]

what he said! long term review, please

[@missiondan526]

Yea cmon we need an update before we buy

[@connorkeery3792]

Yes!

[@PatrickBaptist]

Yeah usually people just make videos when they first get it, thats not nearly as helpful.

[@BillyP-49Chevy]

On cheap equipment, if I know it needs to last, I buy the insurance plan.

[@ginginthing]

A good set of torches is $250/300. Then you have to get tanks and keep refilling them. For $250, this plasma cutter is the way to go for me.

[@davidrossmiller8349]

Not only that but the steel cools down a whole lot faster.

[@transmitterguy478]

Yep, I end up using my torches for heating and bending and never welding or cutting anymore.

[@jonandersonmd7994]

You're not including the air compressor in your calc's ... just to be fair ;)) but the only thing a compressor consumes is initial $ + amps .. compared to oxy/acet cutting ...

[@loganthesaint]

I still use bottles, I however use those bottles not just for cutting. Bending, heat treating... stuff like that.

[@FrancisR420]

Not to mention those torches are dangerous as f*** even when they're not in use in there is no Open Flame near them it will rocket straight through a wall if it tips over and gets the regular or knocked off, and the gas is explosive.

[@MichaelPerkowski1988]

how many people are here just to comment on the mask

[@Grantly]

Fockk yeah.

[@nathankillane3087]

Yup

[@phmaximus]

I was kinda surprised he dident work it out straight away?

[@ZenithClarity]

@@phmaximus Yeah, couldnt believe that. Sometimes you gotta wonder if guys dont do that stuff on purpose to get comments.

[@lazyh-online4839]

@@ZenithClarity when you're making a video you have a lot more on your mind than when working in the shop without worrying about any cameras.

[@frankyzee]

This was a fun video. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I liked it when you figured out what the folding welding helmet was. All fun aside, great video, nice shop, great video presentation. Thanks!

[@DaveWard-xc7vd]

I paid $600.00 for my Harbor Freight plasma cutter 5 years ago. Love it!

[@bradfordrus]

love the demo of these tools. have you looked into using cutting oil/lube with the bandsaw? i highly recommend it on any metal. it will speed up the cut a bit, and preserve the blade

[@MrAnviljenkins]

The nicest I ever saw on a automatic feed bandsaw was a "micro drop" lubricant system that used compressed air and vegetable oil. The chips could be swept up from the floor, the blades lasted as just long as with a heavy flood of water soluble oil coolant. www.accu-lube.com/en/products/lubricants/

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

When you’ve never seen such a cheap face shield you can’t even make up what it is lmao 🤣

[@michaellukasiewicz9683]

The foreign countries I've been to the people can't afford the nice helmets we buy and they have a cutoff broom handle they fasten to it and they weld or cut one handed and surprisingly they do very well.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

The first thing I learned in working with metal is that you need to put some clothes on!

[@loganthesaint]

Rat Rod Bob Builds even then... lol

[@darengarber8482]

sparks n bare legs rookie move bro

[@hellojrod]

He likes getting a tan.

[@kibbkibbe1115]

@@hellojrod look's tan to 2 me

[@boggisthecat]

Rat Rod Bob Builds Cotton or wool, leather shoes. Polyester or other highly flammable stuff isn’t so good.

[@alansummerscales3376]

You were using too high amps you just burning your consumables 50 amps will cut over half inch steel think can cut 5/8 with the settings you used Rookie mistake you will soon work it out Also too much air pressure You aim for a narrow clean cut too much grunt just makes a mess Yes these little beasts are great

[@isaiahbrooks1462]

Nah, he's good. He just chilling playing with his new toy, trying to help us. I'm sure when it's time to get it popping, he'll do it not only correct but also safe. Besides, wearing shorts and sneakers in the shop is pretty dope!

[@mckrackin5324]

I was welding in flip flops yesterday. It was all good till a piece of slag finally found the spot between my pinky toe and the next toe. I hopped around a minute and then finished the run. lol

[@thedudeamongmengs2051]

@@mckrackin5324 honestly ive had stuff like that happen in boots. I've had to replace a lot of socks because of burn holes

[@eastin6868]

Never had a piece hit my foot when im in flip flops or slides. But ill be goddamned if it hasnt halpend to me in multiple different pairs of workboots. Also its great ti be able ti wear what ya want in your owb shop and welding in shorts and short sleeves will give you one hell of a tan lol

[@dinxsy8069]

Those Chinese masks are hilarious being flat packed.

[@chrishill6276]

Dinxsy those chinese safety boots he is wearing have something to do with the sparks in his socks

[@shonaoneill5151]

Yeah, nobody normal would ever use one. I value my sight too much, very sketchy item. I'll keep my speed glass thank you lol

[@sparkles9868]

Never seen one befor but knew what it was straight away

[@garybrown9719]

When buying a plasma cutter always buy 2 size bigger than you need if you are buying a machine that does 1/4" buy a machine that does 1/2"

[@metou3072]

The trick to cutting straight with a plasma cutter is pretty much the same exact thing as a oxy/acetylene torch... obviously use your dominant hand when possible to hold the torch and the other hand is used to hold your wrist or near your elbow/forearm.. when possible...to help guide your hand...and position your body so you don't have to reposition during the cut..once you cut as much as you can reposition to cut the next section...but even easier you can clamp a straight edge on your work piece and use it as a guide and slide the torch on the straight edge

[@802Garage]

I have basically the same plasma cutter and I've never set it up. Think you inspired me to go do so. I will say you can get a tip guide so your cut is flat and you can also use straight/curved pieces to guide the tip and get nicer cuts. Cool video man! Glad the channel is doing well.

[@sammosher1812]

You're bandsawing the angle iron in the hardest way possible. Lay it down so the two long edges are on the table and cut it that way.

[@roguepowersports3576]

I was thinking the exact same thing also the fact that it could have bound up and broke the blade and sent shit flying lol

[@tjohnson4062]

I love how he held the head in place as the gas bled off like you would a rig for shielding the puddle, its plasma cutting off straight air not shielding.

[@MrAnviljenkins]

I was cringing when you were showering the poor calipers with sparks :-).

[@kevinanthony7031]

clamp your work to the table and hang it off the edge so slag goes to the floor and eliminates the need to ground the part.

[@dillonhanson675]

What does the slag have to do with grounding the part? Where tf the current gonna go to ?

[@johnr1350]

Possibly he meant “grind” the part?

[@Sak-zo1ui]

Whenever using teflon tape leave it on the roll when applying it to whatever. It gives you a better handle on the tape itself.

[@rafatrill]

"Its cutting I just dont know what I'm doing" lmao "Ahh Hot metal in my shoe" lmao

[@thomaswilson9780]

If you have never used a plasma cutter, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

[@derekwaszkiewicz8338]

Use bees wax when cutting aluminum with a cut off wheel. Even my cut off saw and Burr bits. Makes a world of difference.

[@mk-jf1ux]

old man says: “ gotta butter the blades”

[@Gee-Wizz]

Great vid, just the info you need if you have not used a plasma and want a DIY unit. No point having someone with 20 years experience and a 2k machine telling you it's the way to go. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@TheBibleExplorer]

Enjoyed the video but I have lost my voice over it from yelling at the phone 😱 "that's a welding helmet" 😭 All kidding aside, great video

[@racer4200]

I love my AHP. I weld day in day out with it. Just add a cooler and you're set.

[@11trevord]

OneHundredYen what did you do for a water cooler

[@michaelwalker1644]

@@11trevord build one look up diy water cooler for tig juscoz Customs has a good build documented on you tube

[@nunyabidness5135]

TD Engineering This Old Tony has a video for a tig cooler.

[@erikcaporale4043]

I've been out of the industrial scene for quite a few years. The video is cool definitely a great step in the right direction for me. Be good man keep it up.

[@zarielandaluz458]

Pretty cool, I'm impressed with that plasma cutter, I might get one. Thanks for sharing.

[@hypersmudge1]

Great comparison of different machine cuts! Really enjoyed your insightful video. Thanks for putting it out there.

[@oznerriznick2474]

Thanks for going over all that. I've been a carpenter most of my life. It's time to do metal. Awsome video.

[@nesatari6581]

Your changing hats! good for you . I'm a carpenter but I love working with steel. Welding skills took a dump after my brother finished his welding school. I just step back let him do his thing now. Wish he would step back for me . when im asking for his help building something.

[@rigmover158]

Who taught you how to use Teflon tape? Wrap the threads then rip it....

[@eternaloptimist2840]

I'm pretty sure the air fittings don't need that much torque too.

[@kevinashby3784]

I’m surprised with all the shop and tools you have, the lack of knowledge of tools and usage you have. You didn’t recognize the trashy mask that was included. Practice your vids first before you shoot and publish.

[@danbance5799]

@@eternaloptimist2840 They do and they don't. I've got one of these (same thing, different brand/paint job) and I'm pretty sure the included regulator had metric threads. I couldn't find anything at the hardware store that threaded properly, so I took some 1/4" NPT adapters and brute forced it (aluminum regulator, meh). Otherwise, it's worked fine for the last 2 years. It works great on anything up to 1/8".

[@eternaloptimist2840]

@@danbance5799 Likely it was British Standard Pipe rather than metric - BSP is common in Asia, Europe and English speaking countries other than North America.

[@stewartpeters7910]

@@kevinashby3784 Is somebody jealous?

[@MF-le7fp]

After mentioning that he had popped the breaker, anyone else raise an eyebrow after hearing the words, "extension cord?" 😐 I really wanted to see the extension cord he was referring to....

[@notold37]

All the power in Australia is 240 volts standard and our high voltage is 3 phase at 415 volts, love plasma cutters, freaking awesome machines 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@Supradrew]

Taylor Ray saves the Day! I’m sitting here bored outta my skull so I decided to Ck KZbin and what do I see? A 30 minute video from Taylor. Awesome. 👍🏻

[@johncoops6897]

Sarcasm noted. What everyone actually says is "fuck, I am bored watching a 30 minute video from some idiot named "Taylor" that could have been about 5 minutes long if he ever got to the point.

[@johnparrish9215]

Chinese Safety Gear: Engage Safety Squints

[@Mr562stan]

John Parrish lmao

[@BILLY-px3hw]

skookum uncle bumble f*ck

[@nakinajay]

A little schmooo between the ears this fella

[@danwolf307]

The angry pixie's dancing can blind ya if ya don't!

[@lindabangert7770]

John Parrish dc

[@NickWeissMusic]

Yep, researching plasma cutters after surgery today, thanks to a 7” angle grinder that bucked while removing an impossible control arm bolt. Luckily only a “small cut,” but still got a tendon. A word to those as dumb as me: If you can’t keep both hands fully on it, don’t use a big ass grinder.

[@lostintime8651]

They have better prices on plasma cutters on eBay. Then you buy a SquareTrade warranty. Around twenty bucks. I think that's for 4 years. I watched lots of videos on plasma cutters and the number one complained is loose components. So before use open the case and check.

[@lostintime8651]

@Bantham Nobilis that is 100% incorrect. I only shop eBay. any products I have not liked or had an issue I have always gotten my money back. paypal makes sure of it.

[@johncoops6897]

@Bantham Nobilis - you suxxors because you are an absolute idiot. Nobody should read your comments unless they want garbage!

[@jonahbrame7874]

You forgot that you need a pretty serious air compressor to run a plasma cutter. If you don't already have a high flowing shop compressor, a $250 plasma cutter gets a lot more expensive very quickly.

[@gangleweed]

Yes that is true, one reason why I invested in a Multiplaz 3500 plasma welder and cutter was because it doesn't need a compressor, the blowing agent is water.

[@jonminnella2168]

@@gangleweed where did you find that can you share a link please im looking to bye a plasma cutter

[@OverTaxed42Long]

@@gangleweed water. Interesting. What kind of mess does it leave behind? Or does the water just vaporize and leave nothing but the metal particles?

[@gangleweed]

@@jonminnella2168 If you browse Utube for Multiplaz 3500 you will get some videos of it being demonstrated. I use it mainly for welding as it is so versatile. It comes with a welder and a cutting torch.

[@gangleweed]

@@OverTaxed42Long The water is used to form the plasma that the torch operates on. It is basically an atomic hydrogen torch that was originally invented in America in the 1920's and is now made in Russia....China too I think. Browse Utube for Multiplaz 3500 to get some videos of it being used.

[@swanroadhotrods2]

i use a strait edge and run your torch along it.. i also use 1/8 plywood patterns for complex shapes

[@sdguy123]

Worst thing I dislike about grinders is all the dust. Second most disliked thing about grinders is they like to set me on fire.

[@marcijunebug]

sdguy123 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 all of my right pant legs have holes burnt in them

[@marcelangers9953]

Pro tip: when you do close ups give it time for camera to focus

[@DougsMessyGarage]

I picked up a similar Cut50 from Amazon a couple of years ago and have used it on several projects with excellent success. Great little machine for the price but it is scratch start, meaning you have to touch the workpiece with the tip to initiate the cutting arc. I use a piece of 3/4" x 3/4" angle clamped to the workpiece and offset appropriately as a straight edge. These things cut through sheetmetal like a razor knife through tissue paper and leave a fairly straight edge to weld in a patch panel with only minor cleanup, much better than a cut-off wheel on a grinder. A multi-pack of consumables is available on Amazon for $10-20 so continued use of the cutter will not break the bank any worse than the initial purchase price. I am looking at setting up a CNC plasma table but unfortunately, the CUT50's scratch start means it will not work because it would have to touch the part to initiate the cut. If you also want to eventually use your plasma cutter on a CNC rig, you will need to step up to the $400-700 plasma machine with a pilot arc (non-contacting start). The CUT50 is a great little machine for the price if its limitations fall within your intended use.

[@Poor_Boy_Precision]

I clamp a straight edge onto everything I can when I’m using a plasma cutter, they make clean cuts on aluminum as long as you’re moving fast enough

[@Rusiputki]

This 100%! I use flat iron when I disc cut/angle grind, so I assume a plasma cutter will give you a perfectly machine straight edge when the same method applied. Also saves you money on shitty overpriced markers, just use a pencil, align the flat iron, light grind a straight line, enjoy those fresh easy to see lines in new/rusted steel.

[@KowboyUSA]

Was thinking that fold-able plastic sheet could be a face protector for cutting, except it had no tinted lens. Then the lens for it fell out of the plastic bag.

[@davelee7572]

common sense

[@KowboyUSA]

@@davelee7572 abstract reasoning

[@alansims4344]

I have used a Cut 40 for over ten years. Mine sticks and TIGs as well and for the past couple years I have TIG'd a lot with it. I gave about $350 for it back in 2011 or so. I bought it and a Chinese 200amp square wave TIG that was $800. I bought both to do one aluminum job and didn't expect either one to last very long. They are both still going and have not been treated will at all. I drag them around outside on a cart with 40' of 10/3 SO cord and a air hose that can plug into my Argon or air. I build a lot of 4" 14ga square tubing frames and I use TIG because little cleanup. One of these with a quality torch head would be the ticket.

[@halflife82]

Great video but my question is, why don’t you have a metal chop saw? It does all these test cuts your showing in 1/10th the time and is the only method to give you perfectly straight clean cuts. I use the metal chop saw for 90% of my work and the plasma for the other 10%.

[@jakobfanos3698]

My thoughts exactly! And anyone who hates grinders and cut off disks have been using them wrong. If you’ve had one explode in your face it is because you’re putting angled pressure on it or you’ve used a cut off disk as a grinding disk and you’ve thinned the disk, so when you use it again as a cut off disk it will not have the strength to hold up to the force and it will bind and break. The cuts are horrible, the lack of understanding on this product and other tools shows that you’re not giving a true impression of the tool’s capabilities. As an enthusiast you have the right idea to challenge and test products, but learn the trade before you go out and judge a product that may potentially destroy or harm the product’s reliability and value with misinformation.

[@EqualVent]

Getting 220v plugs put in right behind your welder would be really cheap (professionally) because the panel is right there. Could do it yourself too if you're confident

[@trumbley22]

I bought an Evolution R355CPS Multi-Material Chop Saw. I can't believe how well it cuts through steel, aluminum, etc. It was pretty inexpensive and a great addition to my arsenal of fabrication tools.

[@CASLUICEBOX]

clean dry air and your machine will last for years..i had one for two years then traded up. Best thing about your machine is the $500.00 rebate from Thermal Dynamics on a CutMaster 50. :)

[@elesjuan]

Wait - Is this an actual thing??!!

[@CASLUICEBOX]

@@elesjuan Yes they give you $10.00 per amp for your old machine working or not limit is $500.00

[@MrSky084]

I can't wrap my head around your dual voltage stuff in the states. It just seems weird to us Aussies. We get 240v and that's it. For a bigger capacity machine, you'd need to run a 15amp separate circuit, or for really big stuff, 3 phase.

[@glendooer6211]

Got a Dremel of Aliexpress thought it was 240V turned out to be 120 would do 10,000 revs or more at lowest settings..Agree we have the best.

[@DasDeeds]

It's fucking American capitalism, lol. If there is a way we can charge you more....

[@thefreedomwarrior]

I bet your cell phone chargers are huge. 😀

[@s4rg380]

@@thefreedomwarrior, probably a bet you'll likely lose. Typically (nowadays) chargers can handle a pretty wide input range and relatively reliably output what is expected. The magic behind this is called voltage regulators. Transformers, yes ours are typically bigger, but they are generally also more durable as a direct result of that fact. More Volts requires less Amps (heat) to do the same work. 220v will not only kill you, but it will hurt the whole time you are dying. Just kidding, it does have a nice zing to it.

[@user-fw6eg3hc8f]

Not like we have a choice in the matter...that was decided LOOOOOOONG before any of us were suckling on our mother's.... well you get the idea

[@fisherus]

Should use a water filter and set your air pressure at 32psi. You have your heat set way too high for your material. 30-35 amps should be plenty. Use a piece of angle clamped next to your line of cut placing the side edge of your torch against the angle iron centering the touch over the centerline of your cut. Then cut moving the torch either right to left or left to right in order to get a straight squared cut. These tips should help you and like everyone else, you'll eventually get it all figured out. Also, wear appropriate clothing or your downtime healing from burns will limit your shop time.

[@iguana4751]

I never used a plasma cutter in my life - but found this video really interesting!

[@Krikstar123]

You need to say "FOCUS U FACK!" for the camera to work better! ;-)

[@beauchamphuberville1355]

If you know, you know.

[@JMPDev]

Chinesium

[@beauchamphuberville1355]

@@JMPDev Missed that by a blonde one.

[@shaybladescutlery9151]

Not bad for 220 doll hairs

[@lemuelseale1640]

Teeeeeoy tap tap!

[@jayraysdiy852]

I love having a plasma cutter. It makes cutting a lot of different materials so easy and quick.

[@cherhanamiya1]

You might find that the Sparks that get in your shoes Cool down as soon as they hit the Blood Stream ! lol

[@TampaMaximumMike]

I learned that the hard way.