Roller guides for plasma worth it?

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOBART-250ci...c#ht_867wt_952Do these really help for straight cuts or more for circle cuts?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:You can use it for cutting circles, straight lines, following patterns, etc and the nice thing it keeps your tip off the metal so you can see the lines and a better cut.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Does the tip sit down in there or does it screw onto the head of the torch?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:The guide goes on your cup , a set screw keeps it there. The other set screw locks it from turning. The wheels can be adjusted to give you the right tip to metal hight.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:With a plasma torch with shielded consumables....you can drag the torch directly on the plate...or along the edge of a template or guide. Shielded consumables eliminate nozzle double arc damage as well as the sticking(to the plate) that is common with drag cutting at over 40 amps. Hypertherm invented the shield technology in the 1980's....and it is standard on all Hypertherm systems over 30 amps.....and available on other major brand plasma torches.  I prefer dragging with a shielded torch over the use of a wire type standoff...or the roller wheels.Jim Colt
Reply:I don't have super steady hands. Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Gamble,I will tell you what, you buy it from me and I will refund your money if you don't like it. You cant beat that deal.Georgewww.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:OOOO haha, I didn't even look at the name. Didn't know it was you. Ok I'm going to roll it over in my head for a little bit, still more than I need to spend, after all I don't "need" it but it would be nice to have.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:I bought one but haven't tried it out yet....sorta like you thought I had to have it
Reply:Use mine all the time. I shake too much to make a clean straight cut free hand..From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:Kevin, that's a review for your next video!!!Love your stuff.  Keep it up.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by jimcoltWith a plasma torch with shielded consumables....you can drag the torch directly on the plate...or along the edge of a template or guide. Shielded consumables eliminate nozzle double arc damage as well as the sticking(to the plate) that is common with drag cutting at over 40 amps. Hypertherm invented the shield technology in the 1980's....and it is standard on all Hypertherm systems over 30 amps.....and available on other major brand plasma torches.  I prefer dragging with a shielded torch over the use of a wire type standoff...or the roller wheels.Jim Colt
Reply:There was a kid at the tech school last year that was making a big steel daisy as a lawn ornament for the landcaping classes. I watched him hand cut and then spend most of the class grinding down the rough edges. When I saw him get ready to start on the 2nd petal, I asked him if he'd take a suggestion and let me show him something. He said the the size didn't have to be exact when asked, so I simply clamped the 1st one in place on his piece of stock and quickly zipped out the 2nd one tracing the edge of the 1/4" original with the tip of the Hypertherm PM 1250. Kid stood there in awe of how quick and nice the 2nd one looked. He asked if you could do the same thing with straight cuts and I said yes. Grabbed a chunk of 12" long scrap angle and proceeded to cut some nice 1/2" wide straight strips from a 3/8" coupon. The next week when I see him again, he thanks me for showing him this, as he spent the rest of the week cutting up sheets using the template method and making nice straight cuts for another of his projects using a straightedge and saving himself a ton of tedious grinding..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I have a set full that I bought with my first plasma cutter. I've used it a few of times... not as much as I thought I would. I quickly upgraded to drag consumables on my torch. Most times the drag setup is way faster. It does work well with an unshielded torch and you can see the cut, which can help keep your speed right, especially on thick plate.  I do find it harder to keep it tight with the straight edge compared to the drag setup... because your running two wheels.  The wheeled circle cutter is handy for the quick hole. The set I have is the Thermal Dynamics Deluxe Cutting Guide Kit 7-8910. Attached Images
Reply:Gamble,Have to look in to that.  Great Idea, thanks.....From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:GambleIf you are using a Hobart Ci they don't have a drag tip or shielded setup for that so a stand off or a guide would be a great help for cutting straight lines. Here are a few pictures using the guide.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Sorry forgot the pictures Attached Imageswww.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's