How to Make a Plasma Cutting Machine From Scrap

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  • čas přidán 16. 10. 2023
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    Hi folks welcome today. I’m going to show you how to make yourself and build at home and very cheap and efficient cutting plasma machine that works very efficiently even if it’s made completely with scrap pieces that I saved from the scrap yard so it’s a very easy and interesting project. I can start taking and converting an old vintage arc welding machine that use electrodes be careful use only transformer, welding machine. If you want to modify and replicate the project don’t try to use a very modern inverter welding machine because incisor our circuit boards and you were Friday and if you push high-voltage and Sidon so make sure to have the right transformer, welding machine. Any brand with work
    No, let’s start taking a metal box to place everything inside. In this case I have these old stereo for music and I take the box is a container. I also recycle the heat sink made in aluminum to cool down the other components.
    In fact, the arc welding machine produce originally alternating current box for this project we need direct current, so the first thing we need to do is fix and stabilize the current and to do this I can use breach dial Ricky fire
    Just use one with very high on per capacity for this reason, they boats a 200 amp bridge, diode rectifier after this we had, and then stop in lies the direct current that isn’t perfectly stable, and I made by myself a huge copper coil that Strbc lives, and fix a little bit more direct current
    The more stable the current is the more efficient and precise the cat from the cutting plasma she will be
    We need them to ejaculate some high-voltage inside the vintage arc welding machine to do this. I use a fly back from the television that is capable to reach 30,000 50,000 V results problem Aydan boat simmer coil.
    This is used to transfer by induction voltages from the flight back around 50,000 V into the arc welding machine that originally has only 30 V so the result is now that we have an arc welding machine that can also throw little sparks
    This is important because to create plasma inside the plasma torch, we need to create high voltage between two electrons. The electrodes will be covered with compressed, air flowing on them and compressed air. We catch some electrons and create the plasma itself.
    So connect everything to a regular air compressor. Make sure there is a dehumidifier that will remove any moisture inside of compressed air. Everything has to be dry and clean so the plasma torch can create plasma in the more efficient way.
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  • @dan_goodman
    @dan_goodman Před 7 měsíci +51

    The overlays and explanations were very well done. Kudos to your editing skills!

  • @TheSomar1991
    @TheSomar1991 Před 7 měsíci +22

    This is a full fledged project nice job, the time and effort put into this is crazy. Great video

  • @jonathanseagraves8140
    @jonathanseagraves8140 Před 5 měsíci +48

    One bit of information that may be useful to any of you who are wanting to recreate this project: You can DIY everything but the handpiece. The reason (other than it would be unnecessarily difficult to build) is because the electrode has a little nugget of hafnium oxide imbedded (which is a consumable btw). It's purpose is to more freely donate electrons (or whatever the verbiage was). The better explanation is it makes it possible to ionize dry compressed air into a plasma, otherwise you would have to run Argon (or some other mix of easily ionizable gas) through your rig and when it's not necessary, why bother with all that hassle and expense. I spent a lot of time fucking around before I realized this.

    • @jackrichards1863
      @jackrichards1863 Před 3 měsíci +3

      True, But see how intelligent you became for all that FAQing around? I found a couple $100 for a cheapie. Still you educate me (all your readers)on what is in there.(has a warrantee too btw) It interests me to consider making my plasma more powerful...

    • @jonathanseagraves8140
      @jonathanseagraves8140 Před 3 měsíci

      That may have been the nicest thing anyone has ever said on CZcams. Thanks @@jackrichards1863

    • @fredymredy
      @fredymredy Před 2 měsíci +1

      I want to recreate this and the tig welder, but im going to need some advice. Is there a way that we can stay in contact?

    • @jonathanseagraves8140
      @jonathanseagraves8140 Před měsícem +1

      @@fredymredy Sure, I'm not on CZcams as much as I WAS, but I'll answer any question that you have. The only thing that I have actually done in reality is make a HF start circuit, which worked pretty well. I ended up using a home made ZVS flyback circuit where the output was attached across a home made HV capacitor (made of transparency film and aluminum foil rolled up and then wrapped with plumbers tape and filled with hot glue.) and a spark gap. I had that discharge through a transformer core with the secondary as the tig supply. (to give you the isolated HV starting spark at the electrode) I think this is pretty much what the guy in the video did. But you know, its always easer to be able to ask someone direct questions... this shit is hard to figure out on your own.

  • @natalyasparrow6748
    @natalyasparrow6748 Před měsícem

    Love how so much of this is either cheap to buy or easily made in a home shop. Makes it much more accessible than store bought plasma cutters. ❤️

  • @TheRealThisIsAlex
    @TheRealThisIsAlex Před 7 měsíci +12

    This is incredible! Good use of parts for sure!

  • @vestercasper
    @vestercasper Před 7 měsíci +1

    Never have I seen anyone make so much out of so little! Respect!

  • @devtasingh
    @devtasingh Před 7 měsíci +7

    Great project!
    Wonderfull and simple.
    Thanks for bringing it to us in a so simple and direct way

  • @garyharris8097
    @garyharris8097 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I like the simple design of the plasma tourch. Good job!

  • @hoombledood
    @hoombledood Před 6 měsíci

    Puurrrrfect, I been fantasizing about something like this for about a year, but now I have a lead of how to do it, I know myself electronics but have some doubts that you just have made me clear, so thanks! great video

  • @user-xw1le5ph3g
    @user-xw1le5ph3g Před 2 měsíci +3

    yo man you rock i totally dig the manner in which you explain and deal with all the processes necessary to complete projects

  • @TheGhost152
    @TheGhost152 Před 7 měsíci

    This channel always makes me smile - loved it ever since the ruby video!

  • @RoadRunnerMeep
    @RoadRunnerMeep Před 5 měsíci +1

    Fantastic work and understanding, not just buy parts, actually built. Very well done

  • @Freizeitflugsphaere
    @Freizeitflugsphaere Před 7 měsíci +2

    You are the ultimate MacGyver!
    Well done!
    Love from Austria 💪🏼

  • @JB-nt2en
    @JB-nt2en Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much I have been trying to figure out the difference between plasma cutting machines and welders for quite some time now.

  • @user-bo6cn3vk2n
    @user-bo6cn3vk2n Před 7 měsíci +2

    Very good ! Give this guy his own TV show, someone , anyone , I thought I was good with a simple tank less water heater a/c d/c / propane, I'll keep watching and learning keep it up.

  • @shodanxx
    @shodanxx Před 7 měsíci +2

    Wow that's great, I was just about to make a CNC plasma cutter, this is perfect!

  • @theyoutubeguy1545
    @theyoutubeguy1545 Před 7 měsíci +12

    Wow, I'm so happy to have found you. This is exactly what I've been searching for. I'm no electrician and certainly not an engineer but I am a builder/tinkerer who's surrounded by a sea of discarded electronics just floating around for the taking. And I've long suspected with the right knowledge and direction one can build just about anything the big companies want to charge an arm and a leg for. All while our Earth is being poisoned by this disposable life style. But unfortunately there are few creators putting out the kind of content that will help demystify these kind of projects. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to see what else you've crafted

    • @NameLast-wm5je
      @NameLast-wm5je Před 6 měsíci

      Many places, including here, it is a crime with harsh punishment for taking electronics from the garbage :( Mad mad world

    • @bradrogers4281
      @bradrogers4281 Před 2 měsíci

      @theyoutubeguy1545
      If you are surrounded by a sea of discarded electronics then you should just mine them for gold
      and get rich and Buy whatever you want

  • @kalleklp7291
    @kalleklp7291 Před 6 měsíci

    This is just so cool!
    I enjoyed every second of it. Finally, I have a use for my old stick welder.

  • @bog6570
    @bog6570 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Nice tutorial, your channel is very underappreciated, keep up the good work.

  • @sefalibhakat143
    @sefalibhakat143 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The thing that he made this from scratch is impressive...keep it up

  • @zzalkind
    @zzalkind Před 7 měsíci

    You are an inspiration and a hero. Thank you for being you.

  • @johnkoury1116
    @johnkoury1116 Před 7 měsíci +9

    This is awesome. I always wanted to build a battery powered plasma cutter to use out in the field without having to have a generator. Oh yeah and I am a new subscriber!!

    • @engjds
      @engjds Před 7 měsíci +2

      Dont build it, unless you want an house fire. Think about it, think its a good idea to short a welding machine output with thick wire?

  • @-sycamore
    @-sycamore Před 7 měsíci

    Finally someone doing that on YT, thank you!

  • @sac58999
    @sac58999 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Love this idea and would try it myself if I knew my wife wouldn't kill me for doing so!
    Thanks Rulof for the information! :)

  • @teroyrock9088
    @teroyrock9088 Před 5 měsíci

    Astig!!! So Great! for those Who want that machine but no money to buy expensive machine. Thumbs up!!!🎉

  • @bitnertinkers
    @bitnertinkers Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love it! Thanks for all your videos. I'm sorry they made you make a new channel! I see great things in your future. Howdy from Texas

  • @OlegMavlyutov
    @OlegMavlyutov Před 7 měsíci +1

    So cool, it's hard to believe how you make cheap replacement for expensive details 🤯

  • @homemadetools
    @homemadetools Před 7 měsíci

    Clever build, and well done. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum this week 😎

  • @avocadoarms358
    @avocadoarms358 Před 7 měsíci

    Iv been a fan all the way back when you made the wrist mounted rebreather and the diy electric outboard mounted to your kayak. I didn’t have an account
    Back then and couldn’t for the life of me remember the channel name, you popped up 2 days ago and I instantly subbed… I’d love to see you revisit those videos mentioned and potentially and make them better.
    Glad to see your still making videos man, keep it up!

  • @Dobrya4ok1
    @Dobrya4ok1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The algorithm is working!!! it's me your new fan!!

  • @zhuzzir
    @zhuzzir Před 7 měsíci +1

    Bro, u just gained another subscriber . A single vid and I m hooked, going to watch the rest one at a time while I cant wait for your next one. ❤

  • @neonsynth
    @neonsynth Před 7 měsíci +17

    Rulof, this is a great video and I truly enjoyed not only the project but also your personality and outside-the-box thinking. I recycle components out of discarded electronics as well and use them in my projects and builds, and I can see now why my friends want me to start filming content - after watching this I'm inspired to share my work as well. Keep on with the great work, you've earned a sub and inspired another creator. Your English is really good by the way, I can see how much work you've put into it. Awesome job describing the why of the process to people as well, not just the how to of it. Strong work my friend

    • @engjds
      @engjds Před 7 měsíci

      DO NOT TRUST THIS GUY!, see my main comment post, I am all in for sensible designs, but this is clearly a very stupid design, get advice from people who do know, like say EEVBLOG, Electroboom and other guys like that, this is an idiot with a soldering iron.

  • @cerberes
    @cerberes Před 7 měsíci

    Rudolf, your hackery is legendary.

  • @DonQuichotteLiberia
    @DonQuichotteLiberia Před 7 měsíci

    Hah, gorgeous intro and nice build! Good job Rulof!

  • @mohamadkassab8701
    @mohamadkassab8701 Před 7 měsíci

    You are a perfect man
    Very proffitional teacher
    Thank you

  • @sarpijk
    @sarpijk Před 7 měsíci +13

    Very underappreciated channel

    • @TheLukasDirector
      @TheLukasDirector Před 7 měsíci

      His Italian version is huge

    • @gibbyrockerhunter
      @gibbyrockerhunter Před 7 měsíci

      I think a lot of people were turned off with his blatant copy and paste style of content.

  • @Nobe_Oddy
    @Nobe_Oddy Před 7 měsíci

    WOW!!! You are BRILLIANT!!!

  • @MidnightOilsRestoration
    @MidnightOilsRestoration Před měsícem

    Information like this is very much needed thank you! It’s unfortunate that so much information has either been kept trade secret or made so complicated that the average person is deterred from even attempting it! This forces people to spend money instead of developing their skills to do things cheaply!

  • @chuckmadere
    @chuckmadere Před 5 měsíci

    I enjoyed watching and learning.

  • @DirectCurrent4u
    @DirectCurrent4u Před 6 měsíci

    Really cool Project for sure! Keep up the great work!👍

  • @suncitygraphics7165
    @suncitygraphics7165 Před 7 měsíci

    dude your amazing! thank you for sharing cant wait for your next build

  • @billjacobs8035
    @billjacobs8035 Před 7 měsíci

    Necessity is the mother of invention nice work!

  • @rudycorona6964
    @rudycorona6964 Před 6 měsíci

    i dont know about how safe but your not a dummy and understand electronics so thumbs up man. thats what i call a dyier

  • @halbvoll1
    @halbvoll1 Před 6 měsíci

    I am fascinated, that is exactly my style, love your video

  • @zachell1991
    @zachell1991 Před 7 měsíci

    You are a mad lad, very impressive.

  • @LobytoRuiz
    @LobytoRuiz Před 6 měsíci

    Congratulation!!!!
    You are a genius
    Respectfully👍✌️

  • @ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney
    @ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney Před 4 měsíci +16

    Interesting video. I was surprized to see you using the cutter with no dark eye protection. The amount of UV that comes off a plasma cutter is pretty high I thought.

    • @LiverpoolReject
      @LiverpoolReject Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes, probably don't do any of this, but definitely protect your eyes.

    • @taiwanluthiers
      @taiwanluthiers Před 2 měsíci +1

      Most of that light is under your cut, so you're not seeing much of it. Welding is different.

  • @yazidfryazid5039
    @yazidfryazid5039 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤❤From Algeria, I salute you. I learned a lot from you. May God grant you success in what He loves and pleases. Thank you, hero

  • @XCLURICHAUN
    @XCLURICHAUN Před 7 měsíci

    AWSOME VIDEO AND PROJECT!! VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOU!! i AM ABOUT TO DEEP DIVE INTO YOUR OTHER CONTENT.🛠

  • @nathan584
    @nathan584 Před 7 měsíci +5

    This is one of those things I would strongly recommend not building diy but you did and it works so I'm impressed none the less. But holy moly I cannot stress enough how dangerous this type of thing is

    • @elliottdiedrich3068
      @elliottdiedrich3068 Před 7 měsíci

      Going outside could be dangerous too if you don't pay attention. Just don't do nuthin stupid!

  • @mdsign001
    @mdsign001 Před 7 měsíci +30

    This man can make anything!

    • @engjds
      @engjds Před 7 měsíci

      Its damn dangerous, thats what it is! shorting a welding machine output with that high diameter cable wrapped a few times, its insane he can get away with this!

  • @yancastro2656
    @yancastro2656 Před měsícem

    Bravo chef, de l'électronique DIY bien expliqué, unique et excellent. You'r a boss!

  • @Mnestori1
    @Mnestori1 Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing! Congratulations!

  • @andrewcameron4277
    @andrewcameron4277 Před 7 měsíci

    Just discovered this channel! love it cheers

  • @juanmanuelalvarezjimenez1062
    @juanmanuelalvarezjimenez1062 Před měsícem +1

    Gracias por compartir excelente 👌🏻 información 😊 saludos cordiales desde México ❤

  • @nejatkaraca
    @nejatkaraca Před 4 měsíci

    You did a great job. Congratulations. Now it's time to make a welding machine from UPS. 🙂

  • @kristapsko
    @kristapsko Před 7 měsíci

    I hope your channel grows man.. Good luck!

  • @orlandorocaslalana7155
    @orlandorocaslalana7155 Před 7 měsíci

    Buen trabajo, muy creativo de tu parte. Gracias y esperamos mas videos con tus ideas geniales. Good job, very creative of you. Thank you and we look forward to more videos with your great ideas.

  • @ramirocuentas5999
    @ramirocuentas5999 Před 27 dny

    Simply Amazing

  • @colinkraus7139
    @colinkraus7139 Před 3 měsíci

    Very, very cool. Earned a sub from this guy.

  • @luisvillalobos4976
    @luisvillalobos4976 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow I did not know it was that easy to do this.
    Good job

  • @om_ichul
    @om_ichul Před 7 měsíci

    jan mening tenan cak,mugi dadi ilmu seng barokah,samean pancen ngeten👍🥳🎉🎊

  • @mehmet4x311
    @mehmet4x311 Před 6 měsíci

    Bravo. İzlemiş olduğum en güzel videolardan biriydi. Başarılarının devamını temenni ederim...

  • @omarvillacorta365
    @omarvillacorta365 Před 3 měsíci

    SUPER MACHINE!!!!

  • @naturbursche5540
    @naturbursche5540 Před 6 měsíci

    Cool project and well explained. Subbed

  • @perrymattes4285
    @perrymattes4285 Před 7 měsíci

    Very interesting approach.

  • @Engineerd3d
    @Engineerd3d Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome work!

  • @MatiCandia
    @MatiCandia Před 7 měsíci

    Great video, instant suscribe. Greetings from Chile

  • @yojanicabreraborja9368
    @yojanicabreraborja9368 Před 7 měsíci

    excelente trabajo que hiciste un saludo desde Colombia, Barranquilla😃

  • @SSOMMERHOFF
    @SSOMMERHOFF Před 7 měsíci

    Loved the channel!

  • @glenngriffon8032
    @glenngriffon8032 Před 7 měsíci +8

    I'd like to see ElectroBoom give his thoughts on your electrical creations

    • @dantevito1193
      @dantevito1193 Před 7 měsíci +1

      With the "don't ask me why" at 13:01, and the seemingly pointles caps at 13:14 that don't show the polarity in the diagram (electrolitics, one conected directly to the AC input, the other ones would get at least the 0.6v drop from the diodes at best, and full reverse voltage at worst), this could maybe be in the rectifier

    • @fitito500
      @fitito500 Před 19 dny

      A little question for anyone: if you only need just a hig voltage, it's not the same use the mechanism of a microwave? You have around thousands volts, a huge capacitor and a transformer could make an arc of 4kv ......
      🤔🤔????

  • @mortimerschnerd3846
    @mortimerschnerd3846 Před měsícem

    Very interesting! Subscribed!

  • @gwater12345
    @gwater12345 Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent work.

  • @jerrellkull5347
    @jerrellkull5347 Před 7 měsíci

    Very impressive !

  • @WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF
    @WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF Před 2 měsíci

    👍 enjoyed video 👍 I am stoked I have those exact electric scrap parts

  • @naseemlodhi3273
    @naseemlodhi3273 Před 7 měsíci

    Well done......great job

  • @soluk4657
    @soluk4657 Před 7 měsíci

    I learned a lot in your video Thank you

  • @user-qi7fh5je6b
    @user-qi7fh5je6b Před 7 měsíci

    i want to get to this level of skill one day thank for sharing

  • @arbitraryobjective4904
    @arbitraryobjective4904 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome video man!!

  • @loganyoung7038
    @loganyoung7038 Před 5 měsíci

    I bet that is one bad ass plasma cutter

  • @Jo-the-fixer
    @Jo-the-fixer Před 2 měsíci

    Cool video my man thanks i will be trying this soon

  • @karolstruck9822
    @karolstruck9822 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice job bud keep up the good work

  • @johnwhitehouse9236
    @johnwhitehouse9236 Před 7 měsíci

    I just learned a lot about a lot excellent descriptions and explanation.. keep up I'm subscribed. I don't have the materials but will return once I do a cutter is great 🎉

  • @Xsiondu
    @Xsiondu Před 7 měsíci

    I gotta watch this and pay attention. My man is giving out free high current control candy.

  • @mark879
    @mark879 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! Hope I can visit your shop one day.

  • @ThePhilosophiser
    @ThePhilosophiser Před 7 měsíci

    Well done 👏

  • @Chemanic1
    @Chemanic1 Před 7 měsíci +4

    One day this guy will s gonna be a giant CZcamsr I can already tell

    • @roncrandall
      @roncrandall Před 7 měsíci

      Already subscribed

    • @engjds
      @engjds Před 7 měsíci

      Nope, I see a lot of snakeoil, tape and BS, he wont last long.

  • @Wanka196
    @Wanka196 Před 5 měsíci

    incredible!

  • @niconine268
    @niconine268 Před 7 měsíci

    This is great news. Thankyou. Subbed

  • @TheIronHeadRat
    @TheIronHeadRat Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @cristianpopescu78
    @cristianpopescu78 Před 5 měsíci

    THIS is true entertainment!

  • @user-js7bf6ug7k
    @user-js7bf6ug7k Před 7 měsíci

    Просто відмінно! Як завжди лайк. 👍

  • @btchpants
    @btchpants Před 7 měsíci

    I didn't know you made a new channel. Good to see ya, buddy.

  • @IvanJakesevic
    @IvanJakesevic Před 7 měsíci

    Great video 😮

  • @user-op1rx7sr4n
    @user-op1rx7sr4n Před 7 měsíci +3

    Volevo innanzitutto complimentarmi per l’ottimo lavoro dei tuoi video! Sempre interessanti e mi tengono incollato allo schermo.
    Ho un paio di “suggerimenti” che esprimo per miei limiti personali:
    1. Sarebbe fantastico se realizzazioni di questo tipo fossero accompagnate da uno schema visuale che possa aiutare gli spettatori a seguire meglio il flusso delle informazioni, nel video ci sono un paio di passaggi poco chiari, pur rivedendolo più volte.
    2. Inoltre, credo che sarebbe utile includere le fonti da cui hai tratto ispirazione, specialmente per colmare qualche buco narrativo presente nel video.
    Non vedo l’ora di vedere i tuoi prossimi lavori e di continuare a seguire il tuo canale. Continua così, il tuo lavoro è davvero apprezzato!
    PS: fatti due conti, mi unisco a chi ha suggerito l’acquisto di una macchina economica….ovviamente, (cit.) per chi non é un pazzo furioso…. ai quali mi unisco!

  • @user-dp2ru6vh2w
    @user-dp2ru6vh2w Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much....agraet thinking I wish a good life and luck ..keep inform us with these great ideas ..greatings❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @orlandorocaslalana7155

    Genial. Muchas gracias

  • @pablobasan8664
    @pablobasan8664 Před 7 měsíci

    excelente video. gracias por compartir

  • @boots7859
    @boots7859 Před 7 měsíci

    Very cool what you've done with mostly 'waste' products.

  • @aaronmurphy5060
    @aaronmurphy5060 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice work 👍