Got an upgrade to a Trafimet A81.

Honestly, I don't like it too much. The handle is too long, that thing is too bulky.

That stand-off guide edge has an undefined distance from center of the plasma arc. And it is not constant around it's circumference, and neither is it rigid. Left side differs from right and from front and back. Try cutting a round piece from a template using the entire circumference of the guide.... Good grief!!!

That what came to mind is: Taking away that stand-off guide, and dragging the tip of the electrode along the workpiece. But there seems to be issues with that at higher amperages, as I understand from previous posts: It might damage the torch. If someone could elaborate, please?

Cheers!