Making Plasma Cutting Machine

Track makes cutting metal very easy is accurate and fast. The machine is equipped with two strong electromagnets so that the cut piece is stable and does not move during cutting. I used an old screwdriver 12v I found on the scrap metal. To power the screwdriver and electromagnets I used a 12v 16A dual channel power supply, and a speed controller to control the screwdriver's rotation. Thanks to the adjustable length, we can adjust the machine's distance to the size of the piece to be cut.
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[@MrBailey-ng9kw]

And once again I have been proven Wrong!! There is professional, intelligent people still living on this earth. Thank you great build! From start to the finish product! Cheers! Jp

[@Vodichka9]

"Anyone can make something with GOOD equipment", I recall a machine shop foreman saying in response to complaints about dull end mills and worn out Bridgeports. But, it takes someone truly resourceful to make something like this with drill presses and grinders. Really nicely done! Subscribed.

[@FlipLoLz]

A lead screw and bar stock, not really that hard to make. But for what it does, it's overly complex, and will just be far more hassle trying to control your level of dross with a potentiometer. The the actual setting it up. You're better off just using a simple guide. I think everyone else watching figured he was working on an x axis gantry setup, for as much as he put into this.

[@paulpaintshop103]

@@FlipLoLz For 30+ years I've used a pair of vice grips and a heavy piece of angle iron to achieve the exact same result. And it's quicker to set up and cost free, finding an elaborate expensive way to do a simple task doesn't always pay off.

[@milanstarcevic5162]

😅

[@ransouthall3497]

I spent the whole video wondering when he was going to start making the y-axis. Then realised... oh. Very nice build all the same. I especially liked the electromagnet clamps.

[@eCitizen1]

Excellent use of an old drill. I really like the final result. It seems better than by hand. But, I do a fairly good job with a foot to hold the correct height and a straight edge to follow.

[@РусланПлутонов]

The limit switches are absolutely required ! Good job !

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁 I set the clutch in the screwdriver so that it would stop driving the screw after hitting an obstacle

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

Congrates on putting all that in on under 20 minites! All it needs now is a bungy hung from the ceiling to hold the plasma cord/hose up from work and a cut-off switch on each end to shut down feed when it reaches the ends of travel. Well done.

[@ГригорийКонищев-ю5о]

"Залип".и смотрел как загипнотизированный!!! МАСТЕР, Вы просто молодец!!!!

[@user-007-ba]

Аналогично 😁👍

[@williamlott7612]

Very cool. Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@lesleyskywalker5192]

Really nice Job Step by Step, good Construction. The only one thing : I would Set two switches . One on Start and one adjustable at the end to save the Cordless screwdriver for overturn.

[@chancho00]

He did explained that, no need to use those switches since he's using the clutch on the drill, that makes the machine less complicated but still can be added later if he wants.

[@Vodichka9]

All the suggestions about limit switches are completely misplaced. The clutch on the drill is fine to use as the limiting mechanism. Amazing how many bookworms completely miss the simplicity of this design. AND, he got the drill from a scrap heap. I built highly complex injection molds for most of my life, and I know when precision is required, and I know when it isn't. Nothing wrong or deficient in the design. Plasma cutting is not in any way aerospace precision.

[@lesleyskywalker5192]

@@Vodichka9 oh man, thats right , I forgot the clutch . So simpel so easy

[@jakobv8]

You are certainly a match for Make it Extreme or Donn DIY. I wish you more views and subscribers. Beautiful build, again.

[@jobspeedmms]

The tools used are amazing, my boss, everything is sophisticated.

[@aceinfrisco]

Excellent build Sir. I love the way your mind works. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@DewaSenapanIndonesia]

greetings, I'm from Indonesia ready to be your follower

[@timothyhendershott9333]

Great build! Thanks for sharing. Could you also share some details on the electronics you used. That would be super helpful. Thanks again. Sparky

[@DragonHeart5150]

That is an amazing project, beautifully done. You ate a master prototyper and fabricater..

[@Thewatson77]

Extremely well made 👍🏼 just like everything you build

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@veronicathecow]

Amazing work, great speed, showing all the steps, many thanks.

[@zincyellowmach1523]

Wow that's awesome, great job. You could add limit switches to each end that cut out that directions power feed when it hits the end and only allows going the other direction, just for a little added protection.

[@MrWeelliott]

I considered this too, but thought of another way of protecting it that would likely be easier: use a cordless drill with a torque setting that just slips when it hits a certain torque. Set it low since this shouldn't actually have to overcome much resistance beyond the stiffness of the Plasma cutter's cable/hose. In my admittedly biased opinion it is an elegant solution. I think this is a great video.

[@hshamzoelkefl6925]

رائع ومبدع أنت تستحق شهادة تقدير فى تصميم الآلات بإمتياز .

[@philipquinlan1045]

Wow. That's an impressive piece of kit. !

[@keithleggett1026]

Very Impressive. Great video.

[@SolveFixBuild]

I was like “that’s pretty cool but it’s only straight cuts” ... then he does a perfect bevel cut 🤯

[@StrapDLBStyle]

lol clamp a straight edge and lean your gun to the side hahaha im still confused all this work for a straight edge cut myself.

[@getbetterben4312]

@@StrapDLBStyle the consumables to cut through material that thick that often is why a plasma cutter is nice I would think

[@gordon6029]

@@StrapDLBStyle I wonder too. I can see it being useful if you have a bunch of stuff to cut but yeah, a straight edge and a steady arm. Mind you, the fact that you can dial in the speeds means you will get a nicer cut. Cool all the same and will hang on the wall out of the way when not in use.

[@billybadtoes]

THAT'S alot of work for just a straight edge

[@billybadtoes]

Thats what I was thinking,thats alot of work for just a straight edge

[@mrb4342]

I am really fascinated with your real videos. Greetings and big hug from Houston Texas Blessings for you and your family

[@firstmkb]

It's a very nice build, but I wanted to learn about making the cutter. Next time?

[@carlosjuanmateoperez]

I learned a lot 😀

[@hosseinkhodakaram8554]

اولا استاد پرچمت بالاست 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏OK

[@garyyorke1080]

Amazing project I'm sure you will use it well to your advantage. As always a great build . They just start flow and end up as an amazing tool

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@martonziegler2181]

It is not a handyman 'garage-tuning" level. It's a professional work!

[@gabrielgomescunha]

Great work as always but I think it's missing a couple of automat stop buttons to prevent the machine from screwing itself to death 😂😜😅

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁 After reaching the end, the clutch in the screwdriver stops the drive, although the limit switches would be a better solution, but the clutch in the screwdriver also works :)

[@gabrielgomescunha]

@@WorkshopFromScratch i Was guessing you would be using the clutch

[@motosill_garage]

Good version of mobile plasma cutting machine! You should equipe it with end switches and a cable support to use it more comfortably. Great work!

[@edwardlance2379]

A small tip: When cutting on the band saw, especially flat material, put a wedge under the piece in the vice so the flat material sits at an angle, that way you shorten the amount of material the blade is cutting across. It'll cut through it much faster.

[@welshdave5263]

Wouldn't it be cutting through the exact same cross sectional area regardless of orientation?

[@edwardlance2379]

@@welshdave5263 overall, yes, but with it flat, you are riding the blade on a lot larger surface area at once. Angled, the blade is only engaging a much smaller surface area at any given time. Think of cutting a 2x4 with a hand saw, most cut either at an angle or from the edge, not flat across the width. It's quicker and easier.

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

@@edwardlance2379 less accurate.

[@edwardlance2379]

@@Anomaly.Filmworks not in my experience.

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

@@edwardlance2379 if you cut a flat piece at an angle, you're cutting more than if it was flat.

[@fatrambo73]

guys like this make it seem easy but kudos to you well done.

[@emigrant74808]

Now try to upgrade to CNC with possibility to cut any shape and X&Y movement and some PC controlling speed of 2 motors :) Great Work!

[@adspremiumwepaypremiumfora1469]

Wow you weren't kidding. Very impressive use of scrap metal and old cordless drill

[@MLFranklin]

Brilliant repurposing of those electromagnetic door locks.

[@mustafaozar325]

Very smart invention, useful and practical. Congratulations.

[@chamikanadeeshan7251]

nice work... add limit switches to each ends so you dont need to stop it manually

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@TV49]

I enjoyed watching the beautiful video. 👏👏👍👍

[@VictorAyGo]

I love it. Everything about this is great!

[@andybilakshow260]

if you look really closely, you can see the plans he's following. If you blinked even once, you probably missed it. Master class craftsman no doubt.

[@williamcunningham1448]

Love this! Great attention to detail and assembly clearances. Still like my angle iron as a guide and 2 welding clamps.

[@francescoromano7805]

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[@edgarzerimarh.3359]

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[@mortimerschnerd3846]

Damn nice job! My only observation would be to use a surplus automotive power window motor instead of cutting up a dewalt power tool. These can be found, among other places, at an outfit called "surplus center" for under $20. They call them DC wiper motors. You could wire up a simple PWM (pulse width modulation) circuit to give you full torque and infinite speed control. Once again, DAMN NICE WORK!

[@billsutherland2128]

Nice job! Speaking as a robotics engineer, to take your work to the next level you need a sand blasting booth. Removing the mill scale and burrs before and after you manufacture parts, and again before you paint makes the difference in a millimeter or two in length and arch degrees. Your projects produce less undesirable twist and vibration.

[@Vodichka9]

That is gobbledygook. You completely miss the point of his design: quick and dirty construction produces straight line plasma cutting. Period. You're a robotics "engineer" and you think sandblasting will take it to the next level?

[@billsutherland7486]

@@Vodichka9 Be at peace, for God is with you.

[@lastridetomussewala5170]

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[@donchristie420]

Excellent editing and profusely humorous fast motion oh, cool thingy you made there, also😉

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@ycep-fk2yo1337]

Исполнение хорошее. По названию можно подумать, что автор сейчас сделает плазморез с нуля, но это видео про автоматическую направляющую каретку для ручного плазмореза. Идея с магнитами заслуживает отдельного уважения.

[@eddietowers5595]

Although really cool, it's no so much "Making a Plasma Cutting Machine" it's making a guide table for a plasma cutter or plasma cutter guide track or a plasma cutter slide track. because at no point in this video did you make anything plasma. and the only reason why i came here. To make my own PLASMA Cutting Machine. again, really nice track.

[@eghiazaryanharutyun7236]

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[@FerdausAlAmin]

Tend to agree with you but the gentleman or lady has done a great work..

[@AnyMotoUSA]

When you buy a plasma cnc it doesn't usually come with the plasma unit unless you purchase a dedicated industrial unit... he did this from scratch applaud his work if you understand fabrication

[@tyldall]

Beautifully done. To add to this awesome idea I would suggest a gaurd for the threads for longevity

[@shock1815]

Концевые выключатели, чтоб не прозевать)

[@DimSimSam]

Total ASMR watching this. Damn great job. Thanks.

[@davidk8760]

A mechanical genius what a great work thank you!

[@dt9094]

Your work is awsome. Very well planned out thanks for this. 🇨🇦

[@mountcastlegarage5381]

Love this but, would like to have seen links to parts used in the description.

[@dt9094]

Your a madman. I mean that with all do respect.🇨🇦

[@felixcat9318]

This is an outstanding tutorial! Subscribed.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@schneidergustav2888]

Super tare îmi place sa văd scule și mașini unelte făcute de persoane. Care sunt făcute acasă în atelierul propriu 💪🤜🤛👍😁😃

[@Metalkarkas]

Не на долго, пока на направляющие грязь не попадет.

[@СергейБаранов-с2к]

Вот эти хорошие, они как стружку снимают, пыль и так же опилки от дерева, у них уплотнение с двух сторон, типо сальников.Так что будут работать долго. Главное что бы направляющие были гладкие, без зазубрин, а то соглашусь с вами, их хватит не на долго.

[@Metalkarkas]

@@СергейБаранов-с2к уронил где-то или листом стукнул. Можно еще болгаркой рядом поработать, фасау с листа снять или например сваркой. Для ютуба красивое видео, но в реальной мастерской бесполезная ерунда.

[@СергейБаранов-с2к]

@@Metalkarkas Ну каждому свое. Правильно казал, тут ударил, тут повредил. От сюда вывод, будет работать ровно столько, как к нему будешь относиться. Просто у одних смотришь, вещь, ну как будто только из магазина, а нет, ей уже лет 10. А у другого как будто ей лет 10, а в реальности ей пол года. Любой инструмент любит заботу. Как бережно ты к нему будешь относиться, так он тебе будет служить.

[@Hardtruth11]

Nicely done. Great hand skills.

[@berhanegebriel3155]

Did You What He Did To My Favorite Drill? He Innovative Mind Crossed To My Limited Brain. Lol

[@geal1000]

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[@WorkshopFromScratch]

I also like this brand, but I got the screwdriver from scrap materials, it was not worth buying batteries and chargers separately, because a new screwdriver with a set is more profitable :) Thank you 😁

[@Dwikarya712]

Idemu sangat menginspirasi ..membuwat q semangat untuk terus berkarya

[@dartele1]

Olá irmão vc vende esse equipamento, qual o valor dele, obrigado, ficou muito bom vc e um mestre, da engenharia.

[@josiahshane3339]

Bad ass!!! Well done !!!! Gotta try it now

[@EVERYDAYLAWNCARE]

I would love to work with you for year and learn this stuff

[@ledehtapirami6277]

👍 👍 mr , saya sangat kagum mr punya ke ahlian, 🙏🙏 kalau boleh saran mr bisa ga bikin dowel yg sipatnya mulai besar sampai kecil mengecil, seperti joran alat pancing,

[@fabiocassimiro3548]

Simplesmente fabuloso!!!

[@tacpreppers4906]

brother, that is a work of art!

[@VseSamVladimir]

Впринцепе неплохо но в концах поставить бы концевики для страховки зазеваешься это все таки плазморез и Лазарная полоса бы не помешал бы чтоб видеть где будет рез а так неплохо только дороговато

[@TheDergraue]

Тоже про концевики сразу подумал при просмотре, ждал что поставит, но чуда не случилось 😁

[@nelsoncristobocovarrubiasa7490]

Excelente idea para cortar metales con exactitud felicitación al genio del invento

[@gmacka6333]

Very good build. Nice job

[@MYOB990]

How much? Been trying to find one for sale and nobody is manufacturing these commercially.

[@yak-machining]

Where do you live

[@MYOB990]

@@yak-machining U.S.

[@mikemorrow2416]

Wow. Your skills and shop are impressive!. Wicked cool seeing your idea come to life. Awesome job!!

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@vuaeco]

Wait a minute. I thought he was converting the Dewalt drill into a plasma cutting machine, no? :D

[@truthseeker1623]

Bravo a well exicuteded piece of workmanship very inspiring ideas keep up the videos as I will definitely be watching. Cheers

[@sidorowi4]

Как всегда круто... лайк.👍

[@b.p.rwebber8098]

I like the bevel cut setting. Awsome job. Watching the video was like watching a craftsman working.

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@seimela]

Where did you get the shafts and blocks for your linear movement

[@rsz90182]

Nice and simple for a portable metal cutter.

[@mohsenfakoorian2296]

خیلی دقیق انجام دادی آفرین

[@АлексейГолышев-л8ц]

Молодец грамотно сделано.

[@cr0ckett]

Cutting tip with grinder. Plunge cuts use way more disc's. Awesome build 🙏🏻

[@austindorf83]

Punctuation tip- that’s not how you use an apostrophe.

[@MegaDeeMAZ]

Сюда так и просятся концевики

[@steam-garage6628]

С концевиками уже тогда чпу надо а Это уже лакшери 😎

[@iMobileGuru]

И вторая ось, и датчик наличия металла, и двухосевой контроллер. Столько денег выкинуть ради просто ровного реза - ну такое...

[@CrazyPit]

@@iMobileGuru норм

[@McKrusty465]

Outstanding fabrication and prototyping !

[@DantesAlvesdeSantana]

Muito util

[@FORTEROCHA]

E aí Dante Alves. muito útil mesmo.. Conteúdo incríveis igual ao seu meu Amigo. Deus Te abençoeaadgk

[@บุญธรรมสาริกา]

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[@บุญธรรมสาริกา]

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[@izama.m4063]

Good Job sir... u can add on limit switch to auto stop the movement sir... That is an upgrade idea sir...

[@MrRomka404]

You sir are truly a gifted Craftsman

[@EG-zs7ut]

Nice!!!!! Only you need add is two limit switch for make the stop automatic….

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, excellent engineering idea, very nice video thank from Uruguay, have a good day and be safe

[@dsmasynergy]

what brand of drill and tap bits are you using? They work very well in fairly thick steel.

[@trevor7290]

I was just saying that just like Jesus he’s tapping like a madman

[@aliali-iq6nk]

Well done creative - this is the meaning of creativity - Your follower from Iraq

[@WorkshopFromScratch]

Thank you 😁

[@P51Maniak]

Crazy beautiful an ingenious work Thank you ! 👍

[@bigsem32]

Отличный станок! таким станком есть возможность резать метал со скосом кромки под сварку, что значительно упрощает работу и экономит время!

[@ant-tj5wk]

Теперь угадай почему срез под скосом в видосе мельком и не в фокусе показан?)))

[@neilhathaway5609]

This’s a tool that I need! Thanks for taking the time and great video too.

[@kishorpatil2282]

Excellent work. I want add 1 thing in this so it will be ideal. 2 limit switch in either side with diodes so it will be come more convenient and more square for motor If u want i will share wiring detail.

[@tubeDude48]

Love the video's, hate the music!

[@SKYHAWK0115]

You are just incredible at building and incredible in your imagination ! Is this something you dreamed up and created ? Wow ! ! Really enjoyed this and this project could be utilized for other future endeavors as well. Keep up the Videos, Thanks !

[@LAVINCHO1]

Estimado, como siempre veo todos sus videos es uno de mis referentes en la fabricaciòn de màquinas, que es mi hoby, ahora si quisiera hacer la misma tortuga para el plasma , pero que permita un corte mas largo digamos de 1,52 mts, como se empalmaria para prolongar la barra roscada trapezoidal de 20mm, para no perder el pase de rosca para la tuerca??, gracias.

[@tolleson49]

Ok so you didn’t make a plasma cutting machine, you made a track for you existing plasma cutter to fit in

[@markiobook8639]

uber cool. No one does a better show everything video.

[@zincmaker]

как при большом количестве компонентов, сделать бесполезно занимающую место, не менее бесполезную, крадущую время приблуду.

[@igorbarchan1302]

Хороший механизм подачи к плазморезу! Применение замков в качестве "присосок" стоит упомянуть отдельно. Возврат каретки стоило бы сделать на полной скорости без регулировки оборотов. Но то такое... Конечно лайк!

[@williamtoon6021]

These project assemblies would be much more beneficial with a list of parts and tools used. As is it is generally pointless to watch something being assembled at high speed and no explanation.

[@FerdausAlAmin]

Great work.. thanks for the video..