Finally pulled the trigger.

Jeepnford · Jan 9, 2017

Well, I did it. I ordered a Hypertherm 45xp with a 50 ft. torch. Can't wait.

dragoneggs · Jan 9, 2017

Congrats! First thing I figured out when I fired up my new 45XP is that I badly need a cutting table with some kind of dust collection, water tray, or something. I see now why so many plasma cut outside of the shop. Holy cow, I couldn't stand the smell and debris in my shop the next day and I really didn't cut much. It's been so cold that I haven't played with it since Christmas day, the first time I used it.

Big Barn · Jan 9, 2017

dragoneggs said:
Congrats! First thing I figured out when I fired up my new 45XP is that I badly need a cutting table with some kind of dust collection, water tray, or something. I see now why so many plasma cut outside of the shop. Holy cow, I couldn't stand the smell and debris in my shop the next day and I really didn't cut much. It's been so cold that I haven't played with it since Christmas day, the first time I used it.

Coincidentally, MY table just did a dump today.

Terry

Jeepnford · Jan 9, 2017

dragoneggs said:
Congrats! First thing I figured out when I fired up my new 45XP is that I badly need a cutting table with some kind of dust collection, water tray, or something. I see now why so many plasma cut outside of the shop. Holy cow, I couldn't stand the smell and debris in my shop the next day and I really didn't cut much. It's been so cold that I haven't played with it since Christmas day, the first time I used it.

That might be my next project, to build a downdraft table. I'm thinking of rigging it up to an exhaust fan with something like a dryer vent to send the smoke outside.

dragoneggs · Jan 9, 2017

Big Barn said:
Coincidentally, MY table just did a dump today.

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Terry

Ha! I was going to ask you Terry how exactly that worked when I saw your design earlier. Do you have downdraft venting ability too?

Big Barn · Jan 9, 2017

dragoneggs said:
Ha! I was going to ask you Terry how exactly that worked when I saw your design earlier. Do you have downdraft venting ability too?

I use a Miller fume extractor. For just a few quick cuts I don't bother.

BTW Jody shows building a downdraft table on Welding Tips and Tricks.

Terry

dragoneggs · Jan 9, 2017

Big Barn said:
I use a Miller fume extractor. For just a few quick cuts I don't bother.

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BTW Jody shows building a downdraft table on Welding Tips and Tricks.

Terry

Gonna have to look for used one but I imagine it is too much a specialty item to get a good deal on one. I think I watched Jody's vid awhile ago. Will have to review.