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Thad in AR. 
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 4:48pm |
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I just bought a 2’x3’ piece of 1 1/4” thick steel plate. I need to cut it in to 6” strips. I don’t think my torch is big enough. Any ideas?
Joe would be so proud of what I paid for this.
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JW in MO
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 4:59pm |
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They have a computer operated plasma cutter at the steel shop I use, they don't charge much to set up and do all cuts. You might call the bigger steel places and see if they can accommodate, faster and will be done right.
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Thad in AR.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 5:19pm |
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They have a computer operated plasma cutter at the steel shop I use, they don't charge much to set up and do all cuts. You might call the bigger steel places and see if they can accommodate, faster and will be done right. |
I like that idea. I’m gonna call the local welding shop and we have a big machine fan shop.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 6:47pm |
Whew,,,,,lets see 2 ft by 3 ft and only 6" strips ,,,,,,,,HMMmmmm,,,tryin to calculate how many cuttin discs it'd take to do the whole thing,,,,UMmmm,,maybe takin it to a shop be best,,,,,,  What you makin that thick,,??
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Thad in AR.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 6:59pm |
desertjoe wrote:
Whew,,,,,lets see 2 ft by 3 ft and only 6" strips ,,,,,,,,HMMmmmm,,,tryin to calculate how many cuttin discs it'd take to do the whole thing,,,,UMmmm,,maybe takin it to a shop be best,,,,,, What you makin that thick,,?? |
I told you wrong. It’s 2’x4’. I need to make 2 cross cuts and then (3) 3’ cuts. I’ll weld them all together to make a 5”x6” square 3’ long. It will stand on end and be the anvil for my power hammer.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 8:23pm |
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HOLY CHIT!!! IF,,,,,,,,,I can member correctly,,,,,,,,,,1-1/4" thick by 1" square is 4-1/4 LBS per FOOT....so,,,,,,,,,you got EIGHT sq feet of that,,,,,,,is ,,,,HOLY CHIT,,,,,,,,,I ain't got that many finger and toes!!!
HOW you movin that around??
Anvil for a POWER HAMMER??? Good thing I don't live next to you,,,,,,I like my sleep uninterrupted...
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 8:26pm |
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Oh Yeah,,,,,,,,I member from class that a 1 cubic inch of steel weighs as much as a chebby engine. NO,,,,,,,,,wait......not AS MUCH,,,,,,it's .283 POUNDS.... .283,,,thas a chebby engine.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 8:58pm |
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Done a little math on that steel.Got .83 of cu ft at 475 cu ft equal 394 lbs .Might not be absolute correct but worked around steel for years and know it is heavy.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2018 at 10:18pm |
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Band saw or power hack saw of some sort. I had some 1 1/2 x 5 I wanted to make some weights and just used a cheap power hack saw. It didn't cut that hard.
Edited by DanWi - 14 Nov 2018 at 10:18pm
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 5:57am |
Aw come on guys.. use a cold chisel and a hammer ! After all he's 'blacksmithing', so 'old school is the rule' 
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:38am |
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Can use hand held torch.No 2 tip,10 to 12 lbs actly and 65 to 75 oxy. Use peice of angle for stright edge and slowly drag it by .P S If you use a hacksaw it will need a big bow for clearence !
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 7:24am |
Ted J wrote:
HOLY CHIT!!! IF,,,,,,,,,I can member correctly,,,,,,,,,,1-1/4" thick by 1" square is 4-1/4 LBS per FOOT....so,,,,,,,,,you got EIGHT sq feet of that,,,,,,,is ,,,,HOLY CHIT,,,,,,,,,I ain't got that many finger and toes!!!
HOW you movin that around??
Anvil for a POWER HAMMER??? Good thing I don't live next to you,,,,,,I like my sleep uninterrupted...
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Whoa whoa whoa. I thought we decided you was a moving here for some Red state politics and and and a guarantee Bert I mean Brett wouldn’t ever be yer coach.about that blacksmithing, you come over one time and hang with us on Blacksmith night and you’ll be hooked.
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 8:23am |
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There is something about beating steel into submission that is so satisfying. Man that's heavy.
Edited by chaskaduo - 15 Nov 2018 at 8:23am
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 3:24pm |
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ya, I get 407 pounds
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:37pm |
Thad, I think we need pictures! Ok that is thick material to do by hand. Could be done but you might not like the look of the edge. The recommendations on tip and torch settings may be right on. We had a torch cutting bug that followed a line or a pattern. Getting the torch set right and it will do the job on that thick stuff too! Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 15 Nov 2018 at 6:49pm
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:37pm |
Well,,,Ya see,,,time you deduct all them shavings from all them cuts,,,it'd be close to 405.35698 lbs,,,,,
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 8:02am |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 1:21pm |
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Not sure what you have for a torch, but about any name brand torch out there is capable of cutting up to six inch plate with the proper tip, and the heavy ones will easily go double that, getting a tip for 1 1/4" plate should be a cinch.
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 1:30pm |
Thad, And remember its only steel. it can be welded or cut more. Regards,
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 6:15pm |
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I have a small Victor and a larger Harris. I need a new regulator. I assume oxygen but not sure? It drifts and has to have constant adhustments
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Posted: 18 Nov 2018 at 8:49pm |
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Ned two stage regurlator when cutting comesuming large amount of oxyg.
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Posted: 21 Nov 2018 at 2:16am |
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whew!
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