New Affordable Plasma Cutter - Arccaptain Cut 55 Pro

[@homeschooledchimp905]

Your vid was way more explanatory than the others I've watched. Simple and to the point. Thanks for that !

[@k6outdoors]

@homeschooledchimp905 somehow I missed this commment.. really appreciate the feedback! Thanks for stopping in

[@ronbelldvm]

Just purchased the Arccaptain cut55Pro, and ran into the air fitting problem. Thanks for showing how you fixed the problem. I really like my Mig200, and hopefully, the Cut55Pro works as well as the Mig machine.

[@k6outdoors]

Glad I could help!

[@loudrzr800]

Easy setup… plug and play. Put an air fitting on regulator. Quick disconnect. It works. No complaints! 👍👍👍.

[@k6outdoors]

I'm super impressed with the ease of use, thanks for stopping in

[@WristyWalker]

Do you have a recommendation for an affordable / reliable Compressor to mate up with the ArcCaptain Cut 55? I have an old Craftsman Compressor but I am willing to get something "better" to go with the Plasma Cutter.

[@k6outdoors]

Sorry for the delayed reply, I've just got a Coleman stand up.. Just make sure it can put out like 4 cfm at 90 psi and it should keep up. Bigger the better in this situation

[@WristyWalker]

@@k6outdoors Thanks. It is helpful to have a target cfm rating. I am looking at 25-30 Gallon Compressors with 4.0 - 5.3 CFM @ 90 PSI so that should work fine.

[@k6outdoors]

@@WristyWalker you should be good to go!

[@matopezuta2050]

How are the consumables for availability? I've got the Harbor Freight Titanium 65 amp. I have to buy all the consumables from them since they are an odd ball torch. Also, find a thread protector to put over the air fitting, especially if you do go down to just the nipple without the hose. Bugs like to nest in the regulators I found out.

[@k6outdoors]

It's an AG60 torch so my assumption is they would be an "open source" consumable. I'm gonna need to verify that!

[@matopezuta2050]

@k6outdoors I was hoping for easier consumables, but the ITP65 torch seems to be a proprietary torch.

[@mitchweldon3667]

What happened to your garage door k6?

[@mitchweldon3667]

I have a novice question for you. I have always wondered if you need a welding helmet while operating a plasma. I'm not blind yet but have never used one while operating a plasma. Thoughts?

[@k6outdoors]

Many people argue that yellow tinted glasses are enough and others don't feel they are needed at all. The fact is that plasma cutting can and does emit radiation which can damage your eyes. I've always used shade 8 or higher eye protection and in this instance set the welding hood to "cut" which darkens the view. Hope this helps!

[@davidklodd4369]

Just purchased one. It will strike an arc but a second after it starts cutting the arc goes out. Ive checked the ground, and tried different psi and power settings, different thickness of steel...still no luck. What am I doing wrong?

[@k6outdoors]

Is it the cut55 pro or the older version? I haven't had this issue

[@JamesPerry-br3zo]

Would love to hear your comments when you're wearing the helmet. . !

[@k6outdoors]

@@JamesPerry-br3zo appreciate the feedback, thanks for stopping in!

[@johnswoodi]

How big of an air compressor/ tank is needed? For now, I'm cutting pretty thin metal (

[@k6outdoors]

for most plasma cutters like these smaller ones need enough compressor to supply 4-7CFM of air at whatever PSI you are looking to use. Hope this helps.

[@davidklodd4369]

It's the cut 55, not the pro

[@k6outdoors]

​@davidklodd4369 are you sure all.of the connections are tight?

[@davidklodd4369]

@k6outdoors I will recheck, and take the head apart to see if anything is cracked or loose. Thanks!