Re: Torch Table

Hi,
would someone please tell me about 'Jim's torch height control'. Is there a
link to it, or information I can get, I need a torch height control.
cheers,
Denis

On Wednesday 29 April 2009 17:08:31 xdonna wrote:
> Hmm,
> I use a hand held oxy-acetylene torch, used it today in fact. I didn't use
> it to cut, I was bending steel with it. Heat the metal up and bend it
> around a jig. Brings up a point, I wonder if Jim's torch height control
> would work with an oxy-acetylene torch. Also, why are you fixed on
> oxy-acetylene? I really think plasma is better. If you must use
> oxy-acetylene get a good torch. A better torch will result in less
> maintenace and down time. Take care,
> Lindsay
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jeremymaso
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Torch Table
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> Thanks, interesting points! I forgot to mention that were going to be
> using oxy-acetylene for ours though, sorry. Any ideas on an oxy-acetylene
> machine torch?
>
> Jeremy
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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "xdonna" <xdonna@...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I have a Hypertherm 1250 and am well satisfied. I've built a table and
> > when I get the time I intend to adapt the torch to the table. Decide on
> > the thickness of the material you intend to cut and then pick your
> > plasma cutter. The 1250 is the largest machine that Hypertherm makes
> > that used 220 V. They are the leader in plasma cutters, that's all they
> > make. I don't work for them but I like their machine. I'd suggest
> > buying as powerful a cutter as you can afford. It will allow you to
> > make faster cuts. Plug the 1250 into 240 volts and add compressed air,
> > cheaper and more precise (smaller kerf) than oxy-acetylene. Take care,
> > Lindsay
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jeremymaso
> > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 3:27 PM
> > Subject: Torch Table
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> > Hi, we're working on a torch table design and are looking for some
> > feedback on it. We have some pictures of the latest design on the top
> > right side of the project page, and the bill of materials is near the
> > bottom: http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Torch_table
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> > We still need to source a torch for it, any recommendations?
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> > Thanks for any feedback!
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