Want to 'free-hand', but...

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jeepen
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Want to 'free-hand', but...

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Hey all, new here... I'm equipped with a 45XP, and the desire to cut designs, by free hand. To explain, I'm completely new to plasma cutting. I've used aids like circle and straight line jigs. But I want to cut some logos and artwork, without software, etc. I thought I'd chalk out some lines on regular soft steel plate. But with the flash and all, I can't see the lines... and it looks sh*tty, really bad.

What to do? Thxs, beginner.
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Re: Want to 'free-hand', but...

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Do you have a shade 5 face shield? That should help with the arc flash.
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Re: Want to 'free-hand', but...

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Yep, shade 5 and soapstone lines you'll be able to see the cut much better. Soapstone being white and powdery upon application shows up bright white in the lighting of the arc.
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