PLASMA CUTTING FOR BEGINNERS, PLASMA TIPS AND TRICKS

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Plasma cutting for dummies.
In this video I'm showing you some basic tips and tricks to get the best out of your plasma cutter.
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[@icook74]

Good Vid. A few things though...It's not about outright compressor pressure (although it is a factor), it's about air flow rate. Torch tips - if they have a star or cross pattern at the nozzle / tip - they are capable of being dragged, as long as the work is pierced though, and the correct cutting speed / current selection / air flow / pressure setting (as you mentioned) is maintained, any tip can be used to drag. Not just nozzle / tip condition, but inner electrode condition is also a major factor in cut quality. Wouldn't recommend beginners to use non dominant hand to hold work with a pilot arc cutter - they're indiscriminant in what they cut. Don't forget the plasma stream is somewhere in the region of 20,000 degrees Celsius. The leg comment was not said in jest!!!! Again, good vid.

[@Urchfab]

Good tips, I will pin this to the top. Cheers

[@deltajohnny]

Very good tips. Thanks a lot!! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@ellasoph996]

Ian Cook 👨‍🍳 I

[@SnowHearne]

wow cheers Ian thats great reading there. Helped a lot thanks.

[@bryanst.martin7134]

Wot! Ya say in plasma don't care?

[@MattBerryCustom]

Finally a no nonsense guide to plasma cutting, really informative video addressing all of the little issues I’ve had myself. Not seen any of your other videos but you’ve earned yourself a sub for this one and I look forward to watching your others. Well done mate 👍🏻

[@codprawn]

Still coming back to this video when I need to refresh my plasma skills. Great as always!

[@elebeu]

Thanks for some solid tips. The high amp/faster travel speed resulting in a cleaner cut was unexpected but it makes sense.

[@billofalltrades1468]

Bending the straight edge is a great idea, I've always used clamps. That will sure make work go faster. Thank you for sharing!

[@danielngada8225]

You made a beautiful demonstration thank you. I saw an advertisement of a plasma cutter on sale. A quick KZbin search led me to your channel and now I know the function of the equipment. I appreciate the pace of your content. It was easy to follow along. The special part of this upload is that you had flu yet you went ahead dispite your hardship to give the best content I could ever hope for. All the best and God bless you my gentleman 👍

[@tramptruck4859]

Brilliant, I'm just finding my way round an R tech 50 and this has been more use than the manual!

[@murrayandru7527]

Thanks for the Lesson ,learn something new everyday is a Good Thing !

[@jerryquigg3497]

Excellent - I learned to operate the plasma cutter at max power and then simply adjust travel speed accordingly.

[@alcocklake]

I've just watched for the 2nd time.....got waaaay more from it this time.. there are a LOT of videos on here dealing with plasma techniques...yours's is the most practical .. (cheers from NW Ontario Canuistan) THANKS for the great content... SUBSCRIBED!

[@gordbaker896]

Thanks Matt. Clear and concise and no music.

[@maxcarter3413]

Best plasma cutting tips I have seen. Thanks!

[@ronparker6489]

Well done Bloke! Excellent tips. Just today I ordered a 30 amp cutter from Amazon. About $160, including tax. I mainly work with thin sheet metal.

[@koenjanssen81]

Thanks for making this video!! I just bought my first plasma cutter and found this very helpful. Bending the guide is a very helpful tip (lifehack) 👍🏾

[@glensgraphix]

I don't have a plasma cutter but watching this gives me a bit of confidence that when I use one I will have an idea of what to do. Thanks Matt.

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Been olde school welder, acy/oxy torch and stick welder, retired and now playing with new tech stuff… bought 3 in one welder mig, tig and stick…. Recently finally got plasma cutter…. Setting up my shop .. this gives me ideas how get started… wish me luck and thank you for sharing

[@driftinso]

Great Tip on putting a bend in your straightedge!

[@Bizzon666]

Thanks man. Friend bough a cheap plasma cutter but wasn't comfortable using it himself.. This video gave me enough idea about cutting to have confidence doing it for the first time with no problems😇

[@a41capt]

Great video Matt. I’m just purchasing my first plasma cutter, I’m an old oxy-acetylene guy, and I want to be able to cut non-ferrous metals. Very descriptive, and I’d never have considered just going all in on the amperage setting without your excellent explanation of why.

[@jimedwards82]

Great video, recently bought a plasma cutter so I will try out these tips when I fire it up. Thanks.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

brilliant teaching video Matt, very good indeed.

[@danielflinn3571]

Thanks from Australia

[@tinkertime7165]

Roofers square, bow in the straight edge, simple circle cutter and up the power, great tips. Thanks. I use a piece of thick wire (like 3mm fencing wire) as a guide to form irregular curves. Also handy to know the offset distance between the edge of the tip and the actual cut edge. If I make a template (thin ply) it has to be 4mm smaller all round to give the correct finished size. New sub here.

[@user-bj9ly9yf7n]

I got a plasma cutter for Christmas. And I've tried to use it and failed miserably. You have shown me many things I'm doing wrong. After this video, I can't wait to go into the garage and try all you have been showing me. Thank you very much for the tips and the video!!

[@colind5537]

Great vid Matt. Simple and very informative . Most importantly explains why and the outcome of amendments made to setting. Thanks really helpful . Look forward to viewing more of your videos

[@cab4word]

Thank you for this video. I just got my cutter

[@benw834]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Matt. Brilliant video. Cheers, Ben

[@OldJoe212]

It was nice to see that you got a really nice shout-out from Trev's Blog. Just so happens to be my 2 favorite sites. Hope you get over your cold soon.

[@terencehawkes3933]

Fabulous practical tips for using a plasma cutter. Also I did not know to watch out for air delivery rates when buying a plasma cutter. Very useful information....Thanks!

[@steveash656]

New to plasma cutting. Top tips.

[@dibley1973]

Fantastic level of info there. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@terryhites1]

Just got a plasma cutter, haven't even put it together, thanks good video

[@erikthered3601]

Looking at buying a plasma cutter. This was a great informative video. I've never used one yet. I feel pretty confident now. Thank you.

[@finallyitsed2191]

I used to use my acetylene torch and a bunch of grinding disks for everything until I bought a plasma cutter. Boy, what a marvelous machine! My torch is now reserved for heating up frozen bolts and bending steel. I always am trying to learn something and enjoyed your video. Today I learned that I am not the only person that doesn't like cutting stainless!! Thanks for the video.

[@mrfisher77]

from zero to something good - thanks!

[@rogerlarson8040]

i like your putting a bend in your straight edge trick!!!!

[@dielauwen]

You may be surprised to see a proper oxy torch cut. Most do not realize it can be done without slag or dross. Plasma cut is better in that it is a bit safer and easier . Thanks MAT good show again.

[@cbsos4u1952]

One of the BEST things regarding a Plasma cutters unlike Oxy acetylene they require no cylinders which are RENTALS and the cost of long term rental is cripplling unless you have many jobs that require oxy cutting, most shops have a compressor.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Nice video. Great tips. Always great to see a master at work. : )

[@snoopydoggy5196]

Great video for when I get my Everlast plasma cutter. Thank you.

[@koolkar55]

Thank you Matt. I'm an old OXY man so this was very interesting to me having never used a plasma. I'm about to start a fairly big project that will require a fair amount of cutting so I'll be looking into a purchase now I understand a little more about them. Good on you for sharing your knowledge Mate as it is invaluable to me & many others I would assume. Again many thanks Billy J.... OZLAND

[@ldnwholesale8552]

As a newbie to plasma it beats oxy hands down. And no gas bottles either. If I did not have to heat things on occasion I would get rid of the oxy bottles totally. The only thing I gas weld now is old rusty exhausts. And that about once a year.

[@1one3_Racing]

I used to watch guys on KZbin and tv plasma cutting and think "that looks great" then I got one. I tried it out, played around with a few things, and though, this is no better than an oxy but takes longer to set up! But once you dial it in, it's so much better. You can get grinder quality cuts and triple the speed. I was cutting up old plough discs to make a 4 strand barbed wire spinner and it took me 10 minutes to mark and cut one with the oxy, I said "fuck this" and set up the plasma (I had forgotten about it) and cut the next 3 in 10 minutes.

[@clfung2008]

Nice video and clear explanation of how to use this equipment ! I like it ! Thanks for sharing !

[@cyberfox981]

Thanks for your time to teach rest of us something new =)

[@jadonclifton]

Thank you for this video- using a plasma cutter for the first time to demo a giant furnace thing. Very excited:)

[@guillermonieri4203]

I learned more this second time. Thank you.

[@donovanf1]

A very useful tutorial Matt full of helpful information. Cheers Malcolm

[@tomten2539]

Agree, really good video. Didactic and fun. Speeding through certain chapters - time is precious. And Your comments contributed further value. Tnx.

[@Xpp.]

I bought a cheap Chinese ebay plasma ... never used one before so just went full on trial and error .... i found for odd shapes you can even use cardboard as a guide / template ! Great vid ! Must make one of these circle jigs !

[@coplandjason]

Very useful video - I have the smaller Tech 30amp plasma cutter but I've never used it. Picked up a lot of tips from watching this so I feel happy to give it a go now - just ordered the safety glasses and a respirator (hadn't given a though to the need for a respirator until watching this video). Thanks for posting!

[@missionDan]

Aight! This is the second video of yours that has helped me, thanks very much and keep it up. Going out to my little workshop with my 9yr old and we will master plasma cutting over the next few nights

[@SnowHearne]

I'm just wanting to get into using a plasma to be able to do designs on firepits and silhouette designs on signage etc. I"ve done stick and mig welding for a long time, but never used a plasma cutter. So I found you channel and thanks so much for sharing your tutorial, it helped a lot cheers.

[@darkstar5566]

I always come here to learn little tricks and tips that i can use in the fab shop I work at! Great videos!

[@frankobrien9124]

thanks Matt i had one delivered & it had me puzzled,thanks to your vid i am in with a chance.

[@t54760]

Really nice one. Lots of great info I can use. Thanks!

[@MrMarky2000]

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to post

[@lcmotorvehiclerepair3961]

I'm a bit late to the party but thanks for these tips and tricks. Got me right up to speed. Cheers.

[@kenspaceman3938]

Thanks for helping out us newbies!

[@codprawn]

Brilliant video. I thought my cheap plasma cutter was crap. Its probably me!

[@Tanner618]

I was in ag class today first ever time using one I love it

[@lyleswan6671]

Far out Tanner. I took Ag in 9th grade just to learn to weld in the early 80's. The summer before school started, I got hired on at a local steel fab outfit making stuff for Panhandle Eastern as a welders helper working with some top notch stick welders for a whopping $2 an hour. Needless to say, I didn't need Ag anymore but was stuck in the class. Ag teacher would jokingly accuse me of having my co worker weld my coupons(any way I think he was joking). I built a go cart "after hours"at work hidden from the owner (boss) of the company(looking back I still can't believe he let me close shop by myself). He strait up busted me one day when he found my frame I welded. He told me I better rethink my steering, cause when U turn steering wheel right, cart steers left , and vice versa. Then he got serious and said the material I was using was property of Panhandle Eastern and said they might take a dim view of me using their material ( I was about shitting at this point cause I knew I was about to be fired for the first time ever), then he told me he would really appreciate it if I would wire brush the painted serial numbers off the 1 inch pipe used to construct the frame. Later, he even sold me a used 8 horse motor for 10 bucks. God rest his soul, one of the coolest dudes I ever worked for(and smartest). I learned some real life skills there, meanwhile, I was stuck in ag class, and we spent more time going to local farms "cutting hogs" than we ever did welding. That shit sucked, but had some laughs. Any way sorry for the long bore-a-thon, but your comment kinda hit me just how fast time/life goes by. Seems almost like last week to me, that I was in Ag class. Still have my blue and gold jacket even tho it don't even come close to fitting anymore. Best of luck Tanner, and remember safety third...I have a feeling you are gonna be a fabricator in no time.

[@Engineerboy100]

Excellent presentation, I learned a lot. Thanks. I don't have a cutter but I've been toying with the idea.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Matt. I just purchase a plasma cutter, so lots of great info for me. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@fearnobeer9077]

Thanks for the vid mate ,I'm new to plasma,so very helpfull vid to build my confidence in cutting knowing how to do it right.

[@johnnyfannucci]

Nice one Matt, excellent video. straight to the point...

[@cdrive5757]

The best part was the "Oh shit!" moment at `2min-39sec . It's a real live shop moment that's probably universal the world over! Thanks, Chris

[@alangrobler1562]

Thanks I found this very helpful 👍🏼

[@ralfhedstrom]

Great video Matt! Love these tip-videos too….and speaking about a tip, upside down, with the open part of the loop in the slot (at 04:05), will work better ;)

[@itsjojo727]

Thank you very much for a great video I am starting to dabble with welding.

[@leeholmes6780]

Great vid very helpful 👍

[@stephenormsby3662]

Great video. Thanks for posting!

[@pjwlk]

Excellent video! Thanks from Canada!

[@Hacraa]

Had to order one of those hoodies just to support this channel, been planning to buy plasma cutter for a while, now i might know how to use one properly (maybe).

[@t3chnicianb3000]

Thanks Matt!! Very timely vid for Me. I am about to put My 50a Plasma into service. I just bought an inexpensive ($40) hand truck to make a cart for My rig. This will be fun for sure. Have a Great Day Sir!!

[@perrywest3447]

This was super informative, great video!

[@bobbybird9433]

Well that clears up a few things. Bought one and just went at it. Didn’t realise I could hold the tip on the work. Also didn’t know you could get rid of slag etc. Nice mate. Cheers

[@musicbluesman08]

Great video Matt, presenting with a cold is never pleasant, however you got all the main points across very well, especially liked the straight edge mod, I will certainly use that one. Dave Pease South Coast Welder Training

[@sanjaysami4315]

Great Video ! Useful information. Thank you 😊

[@captainlee1]

You are an excellent teacher, thanks for the info , Good day to you.....Cap.

[@iant720]

I thought I was getting slag from going to fast! So I go even slower! Wow I was totally wrong. Awesome video

[@malone6t6]

first video I have watched of yours, sure wont be the last, thanks

[@lloydprunier4415]

Thanks for the straight no nonsense explanation. First cheap plasma cutter I bought blew one of the circuit boards and haven't been able to find parts for it. Second cheap plasma cutter seems to work okay but I haven't tried the full contact of the torch tip yet. Next burst of energy I get I will try your tips and see what happens. I'm old and have hand tremors so bad that welding is not as much fun as it used to be. Started a new medication today and it seems to be helping but makes me want to take more naps. Don't know if I will get much accomplished, but I'm not quitting trying!

[@johnfharvey]

Thanks, now know what I was doing wrong. Very helpful. Hiking up the power and matching with speed will hopefully improve my burnt edge attempts.

[@tanksoldier9770]

Great lesson ,maybe someday I will be able to get one , thanks TANK

[@crazycoyote1738]

Great explanation bro, now after understanding the basics, I’m finally buying a plasma cutter. And by the way, some of us here in America, are saying aluminyoom too.. LOL. Thanks.

[@ihatekate08]

That’s cool, but you’re wrong 🤣

[@crystalblueocean]

Great video, Matt, thanks

[@oakwoodfixitguy8183]

Nice overview! Thank you

[@pawelgaik8989]

Thanks for sharing. Now I know what to look for.

[@tommccully2109]

Great video. Thanks. I learned a lot.

[@DrPococksMagicPills]

Picked up a couple of useful tips. Cheers

[@skippyi6969]

Good tip on the bent straight edge. i usually clamp my guide down. not anymore. i'll make me a 2' and 1' straight edge. And you are correct about the freehand stuff. EVERY time i try to freehand , even with a line to follow, it looks like i was drunk while doing it...

[@peterbonnez]

Very interesting, I enjoyed that. Thank you..

[@jesse5694]

great video, bud, very informative. Thank you.

[@Sennaxm71]

Wow, lots of stuff I didn't know, cool 👍

[@PacificPinesRanch]

Thx for the tips! Great video. I plasma cut sooooo much so this was really helpful! 😊🔥🛠

[@Qspecialman]

A very interesting video, thanks for taking the trouble.

[@digitalbase9396]

Wow, really good tips. Great work 👍

[@steveschannel961]

Excellent video! Thanks.

[@rohanplantboyjames6812]

OMG I can't wait to start my new job just to try out a plasma cutter.

[@rohanplantboyjames6812]

@Evan really good. Haven't used plasma cutter much but using a lot of grinders which has been fun. Scrap metal is more interesting than I thought.

[@MrJTJINX]

Cheers Matt - Great Video

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, good video and explanations, and feel better, have a nice day.

[@97kt69]

Thanks ! Just what I needed.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very interesting. Nice work