Plasma Cutter Standoff Guide - Do I Need One?

[@donaldhalls2189]

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[@DrFiero]

Amazed at how little dross you've got there. I've got an Everlast plasma (50A) that has the pilot arc. It works great - but that guide wire really does get in the way sometimes!

[@petestools]

yea not much good for tight spaces ,cheers pete

[@bradthurkle7217]

Great video mate, I didn’t know that. I thought they all worked the same. Well there ya go kiwi thanks mate. Ya learnt me bro 👍

[@petestools]

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[@bushratbeachbum]

Nice one fella! Ive got three machines in various states of repair, this'll help get them set up once i get to fixing them!

[@petestools]

Cool cheers

[@thebeardedstork432]

Come on Pete! I was so hopeful you were going to answer my question! Lol I want to know what happens if I don’t use a stand off on a pilot arc machine/torch? Will it hurt anything besides maybe the consumables? Sometimes that stand off prohibits you from getting into tight places. Thanks!

[@petestools]

I never use them .on the cheaper machines

[@catherineharris4746]

Fkng outstanding information!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@petestools]

lol cheers

[@ReZipped]

Great video Pete. I have a pilot arc cutter. The little stand off is in the way for tight places. Can I buy a drag tip and use my pilot arc as a drag cutter without a standoff?

[@petestools]

I use without a standoff but your not supposed to .It will burn out your consumables quicker mate.

[@ProjectNotSoSlow]

Thanks! Helpful video

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[@charliebeck1448]

Hi Pete can you tell me the difference between Ag60 and ag60 p plasma consumables is there any difference ??"????????????

[@petestools]

same as far as i know

[@azdean6897]

Great explanation. Thank you!

[@petestools]

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[@stukyu]

Pete the tips look the same for both torches, can you do a quick video to show if they are the same or different ? Cheers mate.

[@petestools]

yea keep an eye out for it

[@CraigsClayMation]

Great info Pete...Thank you! I'm struggling with cutting smaller pieces where the standoff guide snags or jumps my work-piece, causing issues. This is especially annoying when using stencils or guides and trying to get clean lines or circles. On a cheap, hobbyist, pilot-arc machine (AG60P torch), can i disconnect the pilot-arc wire and and cut like a drag tip? Is there any conversion necessary (better/different consumables?) to make sure I don't blow out the tips? Will a different torch work better to solve this? Mostly cutting 3/16" or thinner steel. THX Again.

[@petestools]

I find some issue .I always just take the guide off.

[@9up9up9up]

Nice one Pete, are these better than the pt31 torch? These seemed to be consuming less tips.

[@petestools]

No I love the pt-31 .Because I can modifie it to do all sorts .cheers pete

[@AA-tb4ff]

what kind do you prefer pilot arc or non pilot arc ? and why if you dont mind me asking. i only cut old rusty half painted sometimes steel no new stuff

[@petestools]

For what your cutting you will be better with pilot arc every time .cheers pete

[@leveragebeverage2705]

Does that mean I can use non pilot arc tips on my plasma and disconnect the one wire to stop it cremating the tip? Drag tips seem much better to use, my stand off guides keep melting and they get in the way.

[@petestools]

Try turning down your power settings. Your guide should not melt mate.

[@billnelson3405]

Buddy, I didn't just melt my tip, I melted the standoff too. Should i just give up now?

[@petestools]

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[@billnelson3405]

@@petestools I am guessing that's a "yes"

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