After a year or so of listenining to me hem n haw around about buying a plasma cutter, my wife ordered this very one for my birthday last year. I'm here to tell you, after you play around and learn how to use it, you'll be looking for things to cut up and wondering how you survived so long without one!

Oh, my goodness. I thought you would be here all day cutting through that thick steel, but that looked like fun. It was like a hot knife through butter. Signed: Mrs. Grumpy Old Man

Its a good idea to have a small supply of "consumables" (the end pieces on the plasma torch) if you can get them. Looks good! Ive seen one of their tig welders in operation and that looked good too.

Wow that thing works well. Makes you want to cut metal all day. Nice review, thanks Kenny.

A good technician never stops learning 😊 Thanks for having the time to add this tool to showcase and review it And kudos to Rob the shop owner for allowing you to film during your slow time or after hours 👍

@brianmiller-iz6vf

5 ай бұрын

I have often wondered how Ken was allowed to do his filming? Sometimes, you can hear others working on things in the background, so is that video recorded during work hours?

This was 1 of the best investments I made at my shop for fabricating. I got the Harbor Freight $800.00 version when it was $600.00. I highly recommend you install a water/contaminant separator on the unit. Even though you have 1 on your compressor, the hose laying on the concrete floor will create condensation in the hose which will ruin the unit. As time goes on, you will find more things are possible with this. I have even blown out broken bolts with mine & cleaned the hole out & used the same threads.

@WrenchingWithKenny

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Keep wrenching!

Plasma cutters are one of the greatest inventions since sliced bread. I love my HyperMax machine.

That knob with the red collar above the air inlet is your regulator control.

Another, KZread channel, either diesel, Creek or Farm craft 101, featured a robot arm that clamped to the piece of metal you are working on which held the plasma cutter tool. He used it to cut four perfect 6 inch circles to be welded onto a welding table legs as the base plates.

@beaverc2884

5 ай бұрын

The arm is called ArcDroid, comes with small computer, robotic arm, hoses, you just add plasma cutter.

@tonytango6676

5 ай бұрын

@@beaverc2884 thank you for mentioning the exact model.

I was a shipyard welder. Used Plasma Arc first about 40 years ago. If you use a guide and have a steady hand, you can make cuts that look like they were machined. I use it often to cut angle cuts in plate for welding prep. Also a plasma arc cuts thru heavily rusted metal where a gas torch just sputters and pops.

He he he! Looks like Kenny was bitten by the ‘New Toy’ gremlin. He just blew those other brackets off “since I had the thing out”. Keep wrenching Kenny.

You’ll be happy with Yes Welder products. I have that same cutter and it’s been working fine for several years.

Really like your videos and your knowledge, you are a true master of your craft.

I bought a yeswelder combination mig, tig, and stick welder about 4 years ago. It welds great, and so far no problems with it. Enjoyed the video.

Hi Kenny! Coinkydinky, I received the Yes Welder Cut55-DS Pro plasma cutter on Friday. $60 coupon on Amazon so $198 or $199. I’ve noticed consistent positive reviews on KZread and Amazon. Gave it to a coworker for a project he was working on and helped get it set up. He had never used one. A couple trial cuts then he let it rip. 👍👍

If you didn't know they actually make tips that allow you to plasma gouge. It lets you gouge out a weld without blowing through. On that axle you could have just burned just the weld bead off and it saves on grinding a bunch of metal off.

Have FUN with the plasma cutter Kenny, they work very very well. I bought an Aldi one with an integrated compressor for about $150. It works very well, I managed to cut through a 3/4" setting pin with it. But it saves a lot of time.

Just bought a Bossweld plasma cutter half price, damaged box. Can't believe I didn't have one for so long. You will use it for every thing . Enjoy mate.

@WrenchingWithKenny

4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on a great buy! Happy cutting 😂 keep wrenching 🔧

@petergoodwin2465

4 ай бұрын

@WrenchingWithKenny I nearly bought this same one , I go through so many cutting discs making car panels and sick of the dust . This is so fast and clean. You will be cutting things just for fun. I enjoy using mine. Used to dread cutting some shapes but now it's a breeze. Have fun , great machine to have.

ASMR unboxing with Kenny. 😂 As always, I enjoy watching your videos.

Bought cheap cutter years ago still works great need good tips and distance control guide to good work

OLD Leather Smith here, I also been doing welding 4 a while 1 suggestion I have is 2 wear long sleeves 4 protection from the Sparks. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️🥎🙃

Yeswelder makes some good stuff. When I was shopping, though, I eventually went Primeweld Cut-60. I doubt I’ll ever have a CNC table, but it has a blowback ITP torch and a CNC port… I believe it is also made in China (except the ITP torch I think is Italian) but apparently they have US support. Anyhoo a plasma cutter has been super handy. P.S. that red wire is likely for high frequency start- that arcs to initiate the plasma. As opposed to scratch start, high frequency start can initiate the plasma without having to remove non-conductive coatings (paint or power coat) from the workpiece. Apparently the drawback is HF start may not play well with sensitive electronics (like a laptop running CNC). As I understand it anyway that’s the plus to a blowback system where air pressure moves a part in the torch to start the arc- without requiring conductivity to the workpiece or generating RF noise. A good air dryer will extend the life of consumables. Along those lines, if you can’t start a cut from the edge of the material angling the torch when you pierce seems to reduce blowback into the torch so the consumables cut better longer. Enjoy the machine.

Congrats on the new tool Should last quite long Cheers from Nova Scotia

Excellent find!

Nice tool!! Congrats!!! Great price too... Hope it helps you out!

That's a good plasma cutter for the price i have a portable sandblaster that needs air pressure to work and it works great

Very interesting. Thank you.

Kenny doing a Project Farm with his plasma cutter.

Great video and information Kenny! I want one of those! Great price for a dyi like myself! Thank you!

Great review

I'm impressed!

I have been using shade 5 safety glasses to cut for the last 25 years in the steel trades.

Thanks from WA Australia

65@ amp it should cut 5/8 steel cleanly. And sever cut 3/4 to 7/8 steel. And up to inch alloy.

My wife said "Why are you watching a video about a tool you're never gonna get?" Me: "Challenge accepted"

@WrenchingWithKenny

4 ай бұрын

😂 keep wrenching 🔧

Wow, looks like you're gonna have a lot of fun with that Kenny. I was a bit concerned though with all the sparks and that cardboard box (and possibly any other combustibles) in the area. Please be careful. 😂

Two regulators in series will give you really consistent pressure

@WrenchingWithKenny

4 ай бұрын

There is one in the machine & I added another one. Do you think I should add another one?

Kenny, I wish i had your patience!

You will love it

Good job

great for flat plat strap angle iron etc but if you are trying intricate cuts i'll take a torch every time

I remember when Everlasting plasmas were that cheap. Now they are trying to rival with Hypertherm.

I've been looking at this machine myself. Could you please do an update after a few uses? Thanks

Fitzee’s fabrications and south main automaton are my other two favourites- you might pick up some tips? These channels are great?

@WrenchingWithKenny

2 ай бұрын

I have watched So Main since they started. They are favorites of mine too. I will have to check out Fitzee's Fabrication since you mentioned they a building a drag racer. Thanks for your replies & watching the channel. Keep wrenching!

Evening Mr Kenny hope y'all had a great weekend, friend of mine bought one and it's been a blessing for him lol. Best of luck with your new toy

Love it myself!that cut was performed out a 115/120volt Kenny?

The only reason I've spent more on welders and hand plasma/gougers is simply consumables. Granted I work in engineering for the forestry sector and the bulk of my work involves fabrication, mechanicals is a hobby of mine (do a bit of it for work but it's not my main wheelhouse). Consumables don't last, especially in cheaper machines, and getting them is really important. I would stock up on them and have a few plano boxes full to prevent a headache later.... Especially if you discover that they have a unique fitment that doesn't accept industry standard consumables, and going to your local trade counter isn't an option. Also if you can, upgrade that earth cable to a heavier duty one. Thin earth cables aren't great imo.

The extra regulator is good idea... I wouldn't run 150psi shop air through that clear unreinforced tubing.

Nice

Plasma cutter 101. Electric arc plus compressed air creates plasma so hot it literally vaporizes the metal. Other posters recommend getting tip consumables, good idea. I worked in a welding shop, we were using large ones for cutting pipe in a pipe beveling machine for carbon steel and stainless steel. A small unit like that is fine for sheet metal in your garage. Avoid breathing the fumes. Plus, lastly, get yourself a set of gauntlet style TIG gloves. Safety first.

It's been a while but I didn't think it took shaded lenses darker than what one uses with oxy acetylene to use a plasma cutter.

My birthday is next month, maybe ill get myself a gift!😊

amazon is having a flash sale today

How many amp circuit is required?

We’re you on 220V or 120V? We have a similar plasma cutter at my dealership that we use for cutting the pipes off of recall exhaust converter cores. We had to get 220V outlet installed because it couldn’t cut well enough on 120V.

I think you have surpassed Raymond that fixes cars Hazel Drake mechanic 2 the personally I think you're better I like your channel better hope you have a great year

Amazon is affordable enough to take an educated chance for quality.

I barely stick out my blade to cut the box open. I don’t want to cut the contents.

Move that yellow hose out of the way of the hot ash, and the paper box.

Is that regular air, nitrogen, or argon?

@MikeBrown-ii3pt

5 ай бұрын

Shop air.

@JeffinTD

5 ай бұрын

They run on compressed air. It is important to use a filter/dryer.

@Michael-yi4mc

5 ай бұрын

@@MikeBrown-ii3pt Thank you!

Today's price on Amazon is $255. Quite a deal..

We had 3 plasma cutters were I worked

@WrenchingWithKenny

4 ай бұрын

I'm jealous! I would be looking around for stuff to cut up! Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

Fishin'-n-Stuff reviewed this and my god! SSimder SD-4050 PRO 10-in-1 Aluminum Welder&Cutter 22 reviews Regular price $799.00 Sale price $999.00 On Sale Tax included Shipping calculated at checkout

I kept my torch set. I can weld braze preheat as well as cut thick material. Since I work on heavy equipment machines. Hypertherm made in USA are $1800. That machine good for occasional use. Cut 1/4-3/8 to fabricate stuff Nice channel Thank you 👍

Mechanics all over You Tube: "Don't buy Chinese parts off Amazon or eBay". Also You Tube mechanics: "Watch this video on this Chinese xxxx".

you have to be careful not as forgiving as oxy cutting

i know its hard to find stuff that isn't made in china .. hopefully it stops soon

@ricebike

5 ай бұрын

Not gonna happen since China can pay for child labor

Drag it, never push it.

Ridiculous

Just wait, no more drilling lug nuts out, just make sure you keep the wheel wet so you don't burn paint off.

My wife said "Why are you watching a video about a tool you're never gonna get?" Me: "Challenge accepted"