THE SECRET TECHNIQUE - Any SIMPLE Shape | PLASMA CUTTING for BEGINNERS!

On this Episode it's back to basics. We discuss CAD and in these terms its 'Cardboard Assisted Design'. Using our template we show how you can use them to accurately trace and cut out shapes into steel , aluminium , and stainless steel. Transfer your ideas from simple cardboard templates to steel objects to help create your project.
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[@Lccastaldo]

Wonderful and insightful video. For those of us that have designed our own templates to do stained glass, this type of template layout made so much sense! Thank you so much for bringing it all together!

[@Wheel_Horse]

A good source of glass sheets is old refrigerator shelves! Nice and thick, and tempered. And cheap, find them on the side of the road or a recycle center for pennies. Safe trip Jordan!

[@bennettscustomsco]

Great tips!!!

[@013chopper]

i prefer use piece of public place floor mat. it is very hard to wear, immune to oil etc.@@bennettscustomsco

[@tjones99]

Great video. At some oint I want to make a CNC plasma cutter, but until then I was planning on doing something similar using thin wood templates cut out with my wood cutting CNC machine to cut out the templates... but I really like your cardboard idea better. I conveniently have a CNC laser cutter that will cut out cardboard templates easier than wood and way way cheaper... I use software called Lightburn to drive the laser cutter and it has the perfect feature for this, it lets you draw an object and then clone it as an offset object with the offset either inside or outside so cloning it with a 3mm inside offset (or whatever required for your particular plasma torch) makes it super easy to go from drawing to cardboard template fast.

[@daleking8529]

A timely video as I just got a new to me Miller plasma! Have a safe and enjoyable trip! Take care

[@gregjobson4844]

Safe travels Jordan, Strawboard is a great product and have used it for making patterns for years I get it from Upholstery supply stores like Nolans and they would be cheaper than the craft stores. Cheers Greg

[@bennettscustomsco]

Yes! Another great tip here. Art stores always charge a small fortune

[@murdoc6501]

An amazing tutorial on a process that I never knew was possible! Awesome cheap alternative for the backyard guy that can't afford a CNC machine. You're way of walking us though is spot on and so thoughtfully planned out and explained! Safe travels and can't wait to see what you and Karl get into! A-and a Josh walk on (food not bathroom!), drink! Go Bennetts Customs, keep moving forward!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Great tips... You and Karl are a dynamic duo!

[@simplytrolling6869]

Thanks pal! 👍

[@klausbrinck2137]

7:15 "Radius" is for circles... "Perimeter" is general, for every form, even for circles. 22:22 The legs are incapable for fine-motoric-movements, so, you surely assisted your legs with smaller upper-body- and arm-movement, but it´s good that you underline the use of your legs, cause many won´t notice it by themselves for ages...!!! Thanks...!!!

[@JohnBrown-hx5oy]

Excellent video! You are a really good teacher. The process was clearly explained and easily followed. There are a lot of great craftsmen on KZbin, but not many great teachers. Thank you for giving the hobbyist a method to create parts without a CNC. I’ve used my plasma cutter successfully for straight lines, but needed this idea for curved pieces. This will open up new possibilities for me, and others like me!

[@joecioe8566]

Have a safe trip, Jordan. Hope to see some videos with yourself and Carl.

[@iainhetherington4608]

Bloody great video mate ,I can’t wait to try it ,can’t stress how helpful this idea is Cheers from down south

[@laurensmith1828]

I just got a plasma too. Cant wait to get started with the template cuts.

[@tonyincavo602]

Thanks, you are a great metal artisan and a fantastic teacher.

[@paulblack2402]

Useful information Jordan , thank you.

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Thank you Jordan!

[@jeffreyfutch4801]

Great video. You taught me some new skills. Thank you so much.

[@johnbaartz9704]

Awesome tips mates, thank you.great vid.

[@number1genoa]

Great tips and well explained, If you can drive one of the free 2D CAD programs then you could draw the shape, print and then glue to the strawboard with spray contact glue like ADOS F2, then just cut to the printed line. It would be easy to create an offset allowance and place reference points like circle center marks etc :-)

[@T3glider]

That was the best plasma cutting tutorial I have seen. Also, as a first time viewer, new subscriber, I found it interesting listening to your hybrid Canadian/Aussie accent. How long have you been in Australia?

[@Sbregher]

OMG! This video is so helpful! I had never heard of straw board before. Thanks a million for sharing your tips and techniques!! You have a new subscriber!

[@samperras]

You & Karl should be a craka show, maybe Brent as well ha ha ha. Thanks for the tips

[@davidhyson9910]

Jordan, so your saying I don't need a CNC table. LOL!!!! As a retired Draftsman, I think I got this. Your explanation technique and doing a tutorial "only" is spot on.

[@bennettscustomsco]

Well… I’m saying having a cnc table would be the dream hahab

[@markDubrulle-ti1xs]

Great tips ! I like the use of legs both you ad Karl rock

[@Jo-gb9iu]

Очень познавательно, спасибо за урок!

[@DRS-TOOLS]

That was cool

[@kurtludwig6962]

Good video 👍

[@garysargeson2539]

Great video mate, have you tried the contact tips the are parallel no taper

[@kevinmartin9432]

Thank you for going to the trouble to make this video, I have learnt several things that will improve my plasma work😎

[@bennettscustomsco]

Glad to help!

[@timferriss905]

Very well explained. It’s always a treat to watch your channel! I’ll be making an order today 19th 01st 24. My grandson Lewis needs a hoodie and maybe a t shirt.. cheers.

[@timferriss905]

0 by the way Lewis loves Karl’s fast cut table. Tim.

[@bennettscustomsco]

Thanks for the support Tim!

[@jrehtil1494]

Safe trip Canada, Hi to Karl

[@rogeliotellez4227]

Hola buenas noches desde México, excelentes videos ,me gusta mucho lo que hacen un fuerte abrazo, desconozca si se pueda traducir al español sus videos.

[@hillustration]

If the size of your final piece isn't critical, I'm assuming that you don't need to trim the template? I'm thinking about using this technique to create artwork for signs and decorative metal work elements. Thanks for doing this it's great.

[@russellesimonetta9071]

Uhh, you should get a heavy and light Olfa cutter. They are the best. Like industrial scalpels.

[@rowepjr]

Liked the video. I want to use a plasma cutter to create artwork and looking into the plasma cutter I should purchase. Obviously you could not use this method with a pilot arc cutter. If I was to use this template method I would cut out the straw board templates using my laser cutter.

[@bradjarvis]

Impressed with what you do with the hand held plasma torch, out of curiosity what pressure do you run the air at?

[@bennettscustomsco]

About 75 Psi from memory, I also believe that’s the recommend pressure from the manual

[@bradjarvis]

@@bennettscustomsco thanks Jordon, I have access to a similar machine but it didn't have a manual and I couldn't find anywhere that mentioned pressure. I did use it but found it really hard to to cut with, I am going to have another go with your tips.

[@_Par1ah]

Hey Jordan. New to the channel and the plasma world. At 8:50 couldn’t you just run the straw board through a router table with a 45* bevel so the shield (conical bit) accurately rides the edge of the stencil? Or even just use a inlay set to trim off the bit you were doing with math in the first place? (I’ve been a hobbyist maker/tinkerer for a long time but I’m brand new to plasma cutting so forgive me if I’m off the mark or ignorant of limiting factors)

[@_Par1ah]

It just seems like a router would speed up the process substantially and remove all the possibility of trimming wrong if you used the bushings intended for inlays. It could just zip off your desired amount in seconds. Though your video provides an excellent solution for someone without the extra tools

[@gangleweed]

I've never used a plasma cutter......I've got a Multiplaz 3500 plasma welder that also came with a cutter so maybe I'll give it a go to see what it can do.

[@taiwanluthiers]

I got no idea what a straw board is, but I think if you got a plotter or a laser cutter, you can definitely cut out templates with a computer. It would allow you to precisely cut repeated shape on the plasma.

[@pal-ottomikkelsen5635]

Yes, I think you could use a CAD (not cardboard :), print the design in the correct scale and then glue it on the strawboard. Then you could subtract the necessary 3 mm directly.

[@Jhpc399]

Do you have a link for your safety pants?

[@johnwebb2984]

If you have several repetitive parts to cut, would a more durable material like Hardboard be acceptable as a template?

[@ericargo9157]

Good stuff Jordan. Does aluminum, say 3/16" thick create more slag because it's softer than plate steel?

[@bennettscustomsco]

Can do but if you get the settings and speed right it cuts clean!

[@YaMoBeThereAbout]

Strawboard is also called boxboard and 48oz is 3000u(microns)

[@paulphillips6252]

Just come across this and wow is it interesting and have just subscribed, certainly very informative. With what you call strawboard, what is the actual thickness that you use?

[@bennettscustomsco]

I would say it’s about 2mm or 1.6mm even I can measure accurately

[@paulphillips6252]

Thank you

[@timr.3108]

Was that a drag type tip on your plasma, or regular tip?

[@bennettscustomsco]

Regular, I seem to like them better than the drag style ones

[@SamJ6131]

Do you drag the nozzle, or do you have a stand-off?

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

A dedicated drag nozzle isn't strictly needed. A light film of kitchen spray like Pam works fine to prevent the tip from grounding. Or rough it out over masking tape and just cut thru it. For straight lines, I rip pieces of thin pine that the nozzle shoulder can rest on and keep about a 1/16 stand off. Miller 375. If the metal still has its mill finish, shorting the tip won't happen.

[@SamJ6131]

Thanks

[@farscape3100]

hi why do some people wear welding helmets when using a plasma cutter, would i be fine just using safty glasses

[@lawofficesofjeffreym.jacob9466]

Get a 3d printer to make accurate templates or find a friend that has one. You will be able to make incredibly accurate and detailed jigs.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Im an old 80 yrs lifelong iron burner welder and this new tech is serious important. I just bought an ArcCaptan 50 amp plasma cuter and don't know how to use it. Still in box. Couple dissappointments are that it's not a piolet arc and wanted to do light duty fieldbrepairs with a good generator and pancake compressor what size generator do Inneed?? Thanks just r. Now it looks like I cant. Have 30 amp 120. Help?

[@markmarkell9209]

Having a hard time finding straw board in the usa. Any hints from your audience?

[@jeffmonroe9766]

I use poster board works for me on thinner material.

[@smedleypdolittle]

Masonite board is available at Home Depot.

[@67cudaksa34]

have you tried chipboard

[@markmarkell9209]

It is more work to get a really clean cut in chipboard than masonite.

[@paulfoldes3873]

is your plasma tip touch the metal???or i see the insert which goes on plasma tip

[@rubikmonat6589]

You can rest it on the work and drag it,

[@marshallcrank]

In my experience you shouldn't touch the metal with the tool.

[@bennettscustomsco]

Consumable will go faster but I’ve never had an issue with making contact

[@jlippencott1]

I keep hearing people calling a millimeter a mil. A mil is 0.001” (or a tenth of a cent). A millimeter is 0.039 inches approximately. Big difference! Why can’t we just call it what it is?

[@SamJ6131]

.A mil is short for milli.... and yes that is a 1/1000th. 1/1000 of a metre.... this is 'what it is'. O.001 is a thou, not a mil.

[@enklum]

0,001 mm is called micron in not retarded units

[@kathrynleaser5093]

Not one to use a lot of metric measurements. It is nice to hear the correct verbiage. No criticism just saying. To be safe always check to see if your on the same page with the information you watch and listen to. We all use slang or abriviations,😊 some we know some we don't.