How to Make a Plasma Cutting Machine From Scrap

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 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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Комментарии • 549

  • @dan_goodman
    @dan_goodman 7 месяцев назад +51

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

  • @TheSomar1991
    @TheSomar1991 7 месяцев назад +22

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

  • @jonathanseagraves8140
    @jonathanseagraves8140 5 месяцев назад +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 3 месяца назад +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 3 месяца назад

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

    • @fredymredy
      @fredymredy 2 месяца назад +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 Месяц назад +1

      @@fredymredy Sure, I'm not on RUclips 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 Месяц назад

    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 7 месяцев назад +12

    This is incredible! Good use of parts for sure!

  • @vestercasper
    @vestercasper 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @devtasingh
    @devtasingh 7 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @garyharris8097
    @garyharris8097 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @hoombledood
    @hoombledood 6 месяцев назад

    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 2 месяца назад +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 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @RoadRunnerMeep
    @RoadRunnerMeep 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Freizeitflugsphaere
    @Freizeitflugsphaere 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @JB-nt2en
    @JB-nt2en 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @theyoutubeguy1545
    @theyoutubeguy1545 7 месяцев назад +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 6 месяцев назад

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

    • @bradrogers4281
      @bradrogers4281 2 месяца назад

      @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 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @bog6570
    @bog6570 7 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @sefalibhakat143
    @sefalibhakat143 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @zzalkind
    @zzalkind 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @johnkoury1116
    @johnkoury1116 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад

    Finally someone doing that on YT, thank you!

  • @sac58999
    @sac58999 7 месяцев назад +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 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @bitnertinkers
    @bitnertinkers 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @homemadetools
    @homemadetools 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @avocadoarms358
    @avocadoarms358 7 месяцев назад

    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 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @zhuzzir
    @zhuzzir 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад

      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 7 месяцев назад

    Rudolf, your hackery is legendary.

  • @DonQuichotteLiberia
    @DonQuichotteLiberia 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @mohamadkassab8701
    @mohamadkassab8701 7 месяцев назад

    You are a perfect man
    Very proffitional teacher
    Thank you

  • @sarpijk
    @sarpijk 7 месяцев назад +13

    Very underappreciated channel

    • @TheLukasDirector
      @TheLukasDirector 7 месяцев назад

      His Italian version is huge

    • @gibbyrockerhunter
      @gibbyrockerhunter 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @Nobe_Oddy
    @Nobe_Oddy 7 месяцев назад

    WOW!!! You are BRILLIANT!!!

  • @MidnightOilsRestoration
    @MidnightOilsRestoration Месяц назад

    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 5 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed watching and learning.

  • @DirectCurrent4u
    @DirectCurrent4u 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @suncitygraphics7165
    @suncitygraphics7165 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @billjacobs8035
    @billjacobs8035 7 месяцев назад

    Necessity is the mother of invention nice work!

  • @rudycorona6964
    @rudycorona6964 6 месяцев назад

    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 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @zachell1991
    @zachell1991 7 месяцев назад

    You are a mad lad, very impressive.

  • @LobytoRuiz
    @LobytoRuiz 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney
    @ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney 4 месяца назад +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 4 месяца назад +1

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

    • @taiwanluthiers
      @taiwanluthiers 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @yazidfryazid5039
    @yazidfryazid5039 3 месяца назад

    ❤❤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 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @nathan584
    @nathan584 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @mdsign001
    @mdsign001 7 месяцев назад +30

    This man can make anything!

    • @engjds
      @engjds 7 месяцев назад

      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 Месяц назад

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

  • @Mnestori1
    @Mnestori1 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing! Congratulations!

  • @andrewcameron4277
    @andrewcameron4277 7 месяцев назад

    Just discovered this channel! love it cheers

  • @juanmanuelalvarezjimenez1062
    @juanmanuelalvarezjimenez1062 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @nejatkaraca
    @nejatkaraca 4 месяца назад

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

  • @kristapsko
    @kristapsko 7 месяцев назад

    I hope your channel grows man.. Good luck!

  • @orlandorocaslalana7155
    @orlandorocaslalana7155 7 месяцев назад

    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 27 дней назад

    Simply Amazing

  • @colinkraus7139
    @colinkraus7139 3 месяца назад

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

  • @luisvillalobos4976
    @luisvillalobos4976 3 месяца назад

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

  • @om_ichul
    @om_ichul 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @mehmet4x311
    @mehmet4x311 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @omarvillacorta365
    @omarvillacorta365 3 месяца назад

    SUPER MACHINE!!!!

  • @naturbursche5540
    @naturbursche5540 6 месяцев назад

    Cool project and well explained. Subbed

  • @perrymattes4285
    @perrymattes4285 7 месяцев назад

    Very interesting approach.

  • @Engineerd3d
    @Engineerd3d 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome work!

  • @MatiCandia
    @MatiCandia 7 месяцев назад

    Great video, instant suscribe. Greetings from Chile

  • @yojanicabreraborja9368
    @yojanicabreraborja9368 7 месяцев назад

    excelente trabajo que hiciste un saludo desde Colombia, Barranquilla😃

  • @SSOMMERHOFF
    @SSOMMERHOFF 7 месяцев назад

    Loved the channel!

  • @glenngriffon8032
    @glenngriffon8032 7 месяцев назад +8

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

    • @dantevito1193
      @dantevito1193 7 месяцев назад +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 19 дней назад

      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 Месяц назад

    Very interesting! Subscribed!

  • @gwater12345
    @gwater12345 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent work.

  • @jerrellkull5347
    @jerrellkull5347 7 месяцев назад

    Very impressive !

  • @WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF
    @WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF 2 месяца назад

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

  • @naseemlodhi3273
    @naseemlodhi3273 7 месяцев назад

    Well done......great job

  • @soluk4657
    @soluk4657 7 месяцев назад

    I learned a lot in your video Thank you

  • @user-qi7fh5je6b
    @user-qi7fh5je6b 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @arbitraryobjective4904
    @arbitraryobjective4904 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome video man!!

  • @loganyoung7038
    @loganyoung7038 5 месяцев назад

    I bet that is one bad ass plasma cutter

  • @Jo-the-fixer
    @Jo-the-fixer 2 месяца назад

    Cool video my man thanks i will be trying this soon

  • @karolstruck9822
    @karolstruck9822 4 месяца назад

    Nice job bud keep up the good work

  • @johnwhitehouse9236
    @johnwhitehouse9236 7 месяцев назад

    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 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @mark879
    @mark879 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @ThePhilosophiser
    @ThePhilosophiser 7 месяцев назад

    Well done 👏

  • @Chemanic1
    @Chemanic1 7 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @roncrandall
      @roncrandall 7 месяцев назад

      Already subscribed

    • @engjds
      @engjds 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @Wanka196
    @Wanka196 5 месяцев назад

    incredible!

  • @niconine268
    @niconine268 7 месяцев назад

    This is great news. Thankyou. Subbed

  • @TheIronHeadRat
    @TheIronHeadRat 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @cristianpopescu78
    @cristianpopescu78 5 месяцев назад

    THIS is true entertainment!

  • @user-js7bf6ug7k
    @user-js7bf6ug7k 7 месяцев назад

    Просто відмінно! Як завжди лайк. 👍

  • @btchpants
    @btchpants 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @IvanJakesevic
    @IvanJakesevic 7 месяцев назад

    Great video 😮

  • @user-op1rx7sr4n
    @user-op1rx7sr4n 7 месяцев назад +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 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @orlandorocaslalana7155
    @orlandorocaslalana7155 23 дня назад

    Genial. Muchas gracias

  • @pablobasan8664
    @pablobasan8664 7 месяцев назад

    excelente video. gracias por compartir

  • @boots7859
    @boots7859 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @aaronmurphy5060
    @aaronmurphy5060 7 месяцев назад

    Nice work 👍