Quote Originally Posted by Mike Heidrick View Post
John your 45 has a CPC port and RS232 port option too I believe. Perfect for a CNC plasma machine! Dual use it with a machine torch and the hand torch. I ordered both for mine too.
I'll probably never get around to that (although it would be fantastic!)

The thing is so useful for farm use. Since I got this I haven't fired up my acetylene cutting torch once, the abrasive chop saw is gathering dust, I use my horiz bandsaw and portaband less, and for rough work the cut edges are not jagged so I don't even have to grind/file/smooth. I used to struggle with sawing thick stainless steel - no more. Rebar, floor plate, expanded metal, it is SO quick I wish I'd bought one 20 years ago. Mine is rated for 1/2" but I found it will cut 1" if I don't care if it's clean.

I made a heavy-duty extension cord so I can use it outside the shop.

Here is some of my high-precision work - a stainless steel burn barrel! Inside is a grate made from rebar.

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JKJ