06/10/2026
Today was a down day.
I had a doctors appointment. I’m 46 years old so it’s better if I don’t blow those off.
My blood pressure was pretty high recently. That’s not good. Working it out.
I ran some errands before and after my appointment.
I’m working toward upgrading to a Hypertherm 85 sync plasma cutter.
The 85 is the largest the Big Blue will fully power. The Big Blue makes 20,000 watts of 240v 3 phase. That’s what will power the 85…. once I make an extension cord.
There is a lot of gouging to do on this machine and there are more machines to do.
The space is limited. Taking the top off the machine/s is the only thing that would vastly improve the access. That is not a viable option. I did ask in detail what is involved. It’s a lot.. and then you have to put it back on.
There is less manipulation gouging with a plasma cutter, there is no long electrode to manage, pull the trigger you’re gouging, release the trigger you’re not gouging. Plasma gouging also does not leave carbon deposits.
Long story short —> it’ll be easier and faster to plasma gouge in the limited space.
Here’s some pics.
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