PM torch pointer?
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PM torch pointer?
Sometime back I come across a picture of a precision pointer that went in the retaining cap on a PM torch. It could be used to precisely place the torch prior to cutting. I'm interested in buying one, but can not find a supplier. Does anyone here know of these and where I could find them? Thanks
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Re: PM torch pointer?
You may have that confused with the easy scriber, which attaches to the torch as consumables do. What is much simpler is adding a laser crosshair and write a small routine to move the tip to where the laser was pointing.
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Re: PM torch pointer?
Drill out an old nozzle and insert a wire or nail.
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Re: PM torch pointer?
You can purchase the precision torch pointer here.DynMetalworks wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:01 pm Sometime back I come across a picture of a precision pointer that went in the retaining cap on a PM torch. It could be used to precisely place the torch prior to cutting. I'm interested in buying one, but can not find a supplier. Does anyone here know of these and where I could find them? Thanks
David
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Re: PM torch pointer?
For $50, you could set up a nice laser crosshair and have some change. I'm with Acourtjester here. Much faster!
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Re: PM torch pointer?
do you really want to fiddle with the torch and consumables more than you have to swapping things in and out?
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Re: PM torch pointer?
The EasyScriber does do a great job with the added bonus of being a torch pointer
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Re: PM torch pointer?
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Oxy/Acetylene Flame Torch
Pneumatic Plate Marker, Ohmic, 10 inch Rotary Chuck (in progress)