DIY plasma cutter panthograph used for copying drawings from paper to sheet metal. Cheap to build (under $10). Sorry for the "plasma grinder" (3:25) and "plasma welder" (5:45)... :-)
This is one of the best designs I have come across on here. It’s extremely simple thus easy to replicate! Great job. The only thing I will try to change will be the trigger assembly. My torch turns off slit on its own. I got my torch from Harbor Freight about 2 years ago. It’s strong as the rest it will cut 1/4 inch anything. That’s 6.23 mm. For about 500$ brand new. Thank you again for your plans!
Absolutely! If you have access to a bench electronic scroll saw cut pattern out of Luan 1/4 thin wood first. You can even use a tiny metal pin pointer to cut very mini lines. On the metal. Don’t get frustrated if your prototype doesn’t work. They never do first shot. V.02 is usually where the perfected prototype begins to excel. Have fun you can build anything you put your mind to!! ( Op this is more directed towards people just figuring it out. )
Very nice job. Quite simple but it looks to work like a charm. I have been looking for a 1 to 1 scale pantograph and finally found your design. After building I'll use it to copy wood trim used on antique clocks and a Dremel tool with a carbide cutter where you have your plasma cutter.
Lejf Diecks But the higher accuracy can also minimise the ammount of post cutting work. And i think if it is something that should be repeated, it would be profitable to make the woorden template. For a one off I am not sure
Hahahaha, That was exactly what i was going to comment, Love Matthias`s work to but the templates how to i got from Rednic ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Vi-t5mm7cAw.html
Die Idee Ansicht ist gut .ich würde die Schablone aus 5mm Sperrholz machen und und mit einer oberfrässe ein nuten, die Gelenke lagern um das Spiel zu verhindern , die kleinen Füße mit einer stahlkugel lagern fürs bessere gleiten. Lieben Gruß
Hello Fagner paula silva, sorry I don't speak portuguese (translated your sentence with google translator). Did you build one yourself? If circles become ovals then something with the measurements of the pantograph is not right. Try to be exact with the length of the parts and the position of the holes. All holes should have exactly the same distance to the edge of the square tube. If you're unsure, try to build it from cheap wood sticks first. I hope this helps?
