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Another helpful tip when learning is to pay close attention to your angle between the torch and the filler metal. This should be as close to a 90 degree angle as possible. The angle of the torch to the base metal is also important, but that can change as long as the angle of the filler to the...

The OSHA inspector was correct. Per 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): "Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a...

I'm in.... fingers crossed!

I haven't seen any caps at any of the local stores here in years. I either leave a little bit sticking out to dry and remove before next use or tape off the end, both work fine for me.

Hello Hoopy Frood. First off, to arc gouge you will need a special electrode holder, such as this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F48LES/?tag=atomicindus08-20 This allow the current AND the compressed air to flow through to the cutting electrode. Its primarily used for heavy industrial/pipe...

Sign me up! Thanks to both you and SK Tools.

Looking good! Patiently awaiting more

If you don't mind me asking, about how much will this cost you (not including the plasma cutter). I'm seriously considering doing this same thing. Thanks, Doug

Sorry for the long delay. I had this up and running last weekend, but the drain line had a leak... ended up having a broken elbow. I'm assuming it was from during shipping, but who knows. L1 and L2 are definitely the right connections. Works great, pumps up quick, and sounds great! I haven't...

I just wired up my 7.5 hp compressor and used the square d one in the link that pattenp posted. works great and its cheap!

Thanks again for the help everyone! I will report back with pictures when I get it hooked up. I should have time by this weekend.

Wow, thanks for such quick and thorough responses. Just to make sure, I'm going to hook my incoming power to the L1 and L2 terminals on the contactor. Thanks again wyliesdiesels! Doug

Thanks again wyliesdiesels. The overload/relay part number is: XTOB040DC1. Looking forward to your advice!

It looks like this same question was asked early, just found a link to it here on garagejournal. It doesn't seem like he really got an answer, but it seems like he used L1 and L2 to me. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108444