Hello from Illinois

[bigjoe444]

Hello to everyone. I just received my first everlast tool, a pp80 plasma cutter. i am still in the process of set up, my first project is to build a cart for the critter.

As far as my stats, I am 52, living near st louis across the river in illinois. my real job is as a lineman for our local utility, but my wife and i also own and operate a small grain farm.

The plasma cutter was added firstly, because i have always wanted one. I have taken on projects in the past that required 1 inch thick metal so that is why i opted for the pp80.

I have been reading some on the forum and have been impressed with the knowledgable folks on board the forum. I look forward to getting to know you all better. I apologize in advance for my stupid questions. My wife says i ask them all the time!

[DaveO]

Welcome, BigJoe444! Congrats on the new PP80. My first thought was Dang, what are you cutting that's 1" thick?! Something to do with the grain operation?

(There are no stupid questions, btw!)

[bigjoe444]

I recently bought a 3 ft backhoe bucket for a backhoe not the same as mine. I actually think it was for a mini ex. Cutting new mounts out of 1 inch plate, and will weld them to the bucket. The bucket i bought had never even been in the dirt. I am sure it is stout enough for what i need it to do. just need the time to do it. Just had knee surgery yesterday. getting ready to go hobble around the shop a bit just to get out of the house. Not even a day and i have cabin fever!

[DaveO]

I hope the recovery goes well. I know what you mean, I can't sit still either.

Just for curiosity, what's the plan for welding the new mounts onto the bucket? Guessing you have a welder, or access to one.

[welderdude]

Welcome to the forum! Its nice to see someone else thats from Illinois.

[jp2code]

Welcome, BigJoe.

So, fill us in!

• What are your thoughts on that big plasma cutter?
• How long did it take you to set it up?
• How long did you have to spend reading the directions?
• What was your first impression when you started cutting with it?
• Have you burned up any consumables yet?

[Powertig]

Hi big Joe. Welcome the the Forum. Sounds like you made a great new purchase. I can't wait to hear what you think of it. buy it sounds like you work with some thick stuff.

[brad3579]

Welcome to the forum BigJoe
How is the knee recovery going? (I have had a couple my self).
Have been able to get out and try the new machine yet?

[SeanMurphy265]

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure the PP80 can get it done!

[kenwhite]

Hello bigjoe44, its nice to see a lineman on here.