Plasma is superheated, compressed air that ionizes to form a conductive gas. This gas conducts electricity from the torch of the plasma cutter to the work piece, through a electrode and copper nozzle ...

If you've built a custom classic truck, chances are you've had to deal with cutting metal-it may have been removing or modifying something old or installing something new. And, if you're like most ...

Behold the awesome glory of the plasma cutter. These torches create electrically conductive jets of hot plasma that will cut through just about any conductive material, from steel to to brass. In the ...

1.What Is Plasma Cutting? Plasma cutting is the first form of cutting that was developed in the 1950s as an alternative to flame cutting. Plasma cutting involves firing a superheated, electrically ...

What do you get when you combine an arc cigarette lighter and some scrap glass and metal? [NightHawkInLight] created a simple plasma cutter project along with some hot glue and a few simple tools. If ...

A new plasma cutter gets its first real test in the workshop, tackling practical cuts and everyday tasks. A hands-on look at performance, setup, and results. How does new equipment change the way a ...

Ever since Harbor Freight was founded by the Smidt family in 1977, its focus has been on selling affordable tools that undercut those produced by big-name brands. The retailer currently offers a trio ...