Cutting the slab 72" x 27 " to fit ontop of this workbench. The slab was originally 4'x8' long lol.

 

nice!

what was the thickness on that & whats your plasma cutter rated for. It looks to be doing quite a good job.

I'm suprized your not using a brace to slide your tip against (to keep a straight cut) .. ?

 

I did think of what you suggested, using a straight edge or piece of wood to keep the cut straight but the gun has a tapered edge and it wasn't working to well.. the side that we cut will be facing away from the bench/user so its not really critical. The metal is about 1/4" thick. had to get this cut up before the snow hits

 

How much did you pay for that and how many amps is it? I wonder who makes plasmas for matco?

BTW you got a way more steady hand then me

 

if you aren't already, you should wear something to protect your eyes. it is basically the same as looking at a welding arc.

 

Shade 5 lens minimum.

 

to cut a strait line REALLY easily, just clamp a strait bar along your cut line and rest the head of the torch on it and run it down. makes the line perfect!

 

matco tools...

my man.. u musta payed an arm and a leg for that.

 

hows the asphalt look under where you cut?

 

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QFT... coming from a guy who cut an inch off the ground once. haha obviously bigtom has done the same lol.

wear gloves, a welding helmet, and get your material about 6" off the ground next time.

 

No gloves, no mask, come on Larry.

 

lucky! i want one looks good

 

No eye protection is an assumption considering you can't see his face from the angle of the photo. I would hope you are wearing some old style "goggles".

 

I wasn't the one cutting it in the picture, he paid around $2,300 for it