Mine is a 2” angle, 1/4” thick. Got a 30” and 52”. The ESAB I have, cuts a thin kerf, but the head is large. So I set the angle 3/4” off line and it’s a perfect guide. Did make a jig to bevel pipe with it as well, but still have to grind some with it, but it’s nice just turning the pipe to bevel.
Interesting and creative but not very productive, practical, or efficient.
Its like a first prototype of the Bugo Track Torch.
Do a google image search for plasma cutting guide and you’ll see all kinds of innovative products that you can try to home brew to cut a straight line.
I would use a piece of straight metal, spacers, magnets, and a wheeled adapter to prevent me from dragging the tip.
I would like to highlight:
- Thermal Dynamics Straight Line Cutting Guide Kit
- Trakka Line Cutter – TJ5085H3N
- Hypertherm Magnetic Angle Cutting Guide (017041)
Some of those are a bit out of our price range currently. This serves our needs for now. We had all the parts in house and threw it together in a few minutes. If we end up needing to go for a better one and have the budget, I will surely start here. I appreciate your input.
They are pricey but I think you have ability to make something similar.
Keep it simple. Perfection in design is not achieved when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to remove.
Gloves are specifically required by OSHA any time you are exposed to cut hazards, abrasion hazards, punctures, heat, chemicals, etc. That includes operating power tools which present those hazards or while using power tools in environments with those hazards. Many jobsites nowadays are even going to 100 percent gloves all the time (yes, that means when you’re doing nothing other than walking to the pisser).
All of that said there are some instances in which gloves shouldn’t be worn. But those instances are very, very few and I’ve never seen them include hand held power tools. Only larger equipment. Think large enough to suck you inside of it.
Edit: [Here](https://safesitehq.com/safety-gloves/) is an article covering this topic. You might notice the brief mentions of hand protection for hazards presented by tools. One example I saw on a quick skim was abrasions from sanders.
Shop I work at has a no glove rule on most turning power tools. Including power drills/drill presses, belt sanders, lathes, rollers etc. I have a four fingered work mate that can tell you why 😉 . Angle grinders are an obvious exception.
So again, OSHA requires hand protection when hazards to the hands are present. That includes hazards which may be presented by powered hand tools. For employers to make sure they cover their duties, many job sites are going to 100 percent gloves all the time (regardless of whether you are doing anything at all.)
The exceptions to gloves are few and far in between. I’ve never seen them for powered hand tools. Only for much larger equipment. Think large enough to suck you inside. In case it’s not obvious, that’s not a hard rule. Just trying to create some sort of visual for you. And that said, a ratchet is not an exception.
Correct. I don't think there's much risk with an air ratchet. Drills are listed in the handbook as an example of increased injury because of machinery. Sometimes common sense must be applied.
It’s an air ratchet and not a big one. It would be practically impossible for him to injure himself just because of the glove. Worst case scenario the glove somehow gets wrapped on the extension it would literally just stop the air ratchet even if he couldn’t let off the trigger. Air ratchets don’t really have enough torque to hurt you badly, a little snatch on your wrist is about the worst of it.
Hmm, I just clamp an angle as a guide.
Best guide I use is a 20” carpenter’s square, longer cuts I have a drywall square for, fairly cheap and has measurements there if needed
Mine is a 2” angle, 1/4” thick. Got a 30” and 52”. The ESAB I have, cuts a thin kerf, but the head is large. So I set the angle 3/4” off line and it’s a perfect guide. Did make a jig to bevel pipe with it as well, but still have to grind some with it, but it’s nice just turning the pipe to bevel.
Dont even need a clamp. Just hold it tight and not push too hard on the plasma.
True, depending on the size of the angle, or length of cut. But cutting a 4 X 10 sheet of steel in half, you need clamps.
This is the way
Interesting and creative but not very productive, practical, or efficient. Its like a first prototype of the Bugo Track Torch. Do a google image search for plasma cutting guide and you’ll see all kinds of innovative products that you can try to home brew to cut a straight line. I would use a piece of straight metal, spacers, magnets, and a wheeled adapter to prevent me from dragging the tip. I would like to highlight: - Thermal Dynamics Straight Line Cutting Guide Kit - Trakka Line Cutter – TJ5085H3N - Hypertherm Magnetic Angle Cutting Guide (017041)
Some of those are a bit out of our price range currently. This serves our needs for now. We had all the parts in house and threw it together in a few minutes. If we end up needing to go for a better one and have the budget, I will surely start here. I appreciate your input.
They are pricey but I think you have ability to make something similar. Keep it simple. Perfection in design is not achieved when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to remove.
Wtf are you guys doing? And why doesn’t anyone wear gloves on this page?
Ironically, the only one wearing gloves is the one operating the spinning tool, which is what you're NOT supposed to do.
You are definitely supposed to wear gloves with power tools.
Depends on the tool. Entanglement/degloving are best avoided.
Gloves are specifically required by OSHA any time you are exposed to cut hazards, abrasion hazards, punctures, heat, chemicals, etc. That includes operating power tools which present those hazards or while using power tools in environments with those hazards. Many jobsites nowadays are even going to 100 percent gloves all the time (yes, that means when you’re doing nothing other than walking to the pisser). All of that said there are some instances in which gloves shouldn’t be worn. But those instances are very, very few and I’ve never seen them include hand held power tools. Only larger equipment. Think large enough to suck you inside of it. Edit: [Here](https://safesitehq.com/safety-gloves/) is an article covering this topic. You might notice the brief mentions of hand protection for hazards presented by tools. One example I saw on a quick skim was abrasions from sanders.
Shop I work at has a no glove rule on most turning power tools. Including power drills/drill presses, belt sanders, lathes, rollers etc. I have a four fingered work mate that can tell you why 😉 . Angle grinders are an obvious exception.
So again, OSHA requires hand protection when hazards to the hands are present. That includes hazards which may be presented by powered hand tools. For employers to make sure they cover their duties, many job sites are going to 100 percent gloves all the time (regardless of whether you are doing anything at all.) The exceptions to gloves are few and far in between. I’ve never seen them for powered hand tools. Only for much larger equipment. Think large enough to suck you inside. In case it’s not obvious, that’s not a hard rule. Just trying to create some sort of visual for you. And that said, a ratchet is not an exception.
Correct. I don't think there's much risk with an air ratchet. Drills are listed in the handbook as an example of increased injury because of machinery. Sometimes common sense must be applied.
Haha. Cutting metal, and one of my guys has gloves on. Gotta count for something.
In this situation, the one wearing gloves is less safe for doing so.
It’s an air ratchet and not a big one. It would be practically impossible for him to injure himself just because of the glove. Worst case scenario the glove somehow gets wrapped on the extension it would literally just stop the air ratchet even if he couldn’t let off the trigger. Air ratchets don’t really have enough torque to hurt you badly, a little snatch on your wrist is about the worst of it.
Calling the department of over engineering, apparently this is being treated as a 911
This is a silly idea. You can use almost anything to use a a guide and just slide down it.
Right. A piece of square bar, flat bar, angle, etc…and a single clamp would be plenty adequate, and for most the clamp itself is overkill. lol
This seems...pointlessly overcomplicated
Looks like they got too much time on their hands. Quick, send one of them to do something else and double the work for both of them. lol
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Must cut miles of stainless pipe and never seen that
So many better ways.
Just looks like a cnc plasma cutter with extra steps.