Magnetic Tape Holder

[CNCCAJUN]

I found a very useful little tool.
It is a Magnetic Tape Holder.
Really handy when you want to take measurement on a sheet midway.
When you have no edge to hook your tape it gives you a solid accurate point.
It really works well.

But that is just part of it. Since I'm a newbie I'm constantly walking around my table while cutting . . .
Tip ups scare the crap out of me.
Usually keep a pair of extra long needle nose pliers handy.
Well yesterday got what I knew was going to be a tip up since it was already rocking and I knew my torch was headed there in few seconds . . . no pliers to be found & could not get a grip with gloves.

I grabbed the my new little tool . . . got right over it and plink straight up . . . it now stays stuck to frame . . .

I could not believe how well it worked or that I had not thought of this sooner . . .

If you decide to use this little tool or another strong magnet keep it away from your motors (stepper or servo).

http://www.flangewizard.com/products151.html

P.S. Hypertherm sells this same little tool with their name on it in black if you can find someone that stocks it.

[BrianMick]

Just rembember the magnetism can distort your plasma arc, and could cause problems.
great tip for measuring though....
Brian

[CNCCAJUN]

Just rembember the magnetism can distort your plasma arc, and could cause problems.
great tip for measuring though....
Brian

Trust me I wait until I know where the gantry is headed . . .and stay clear . .

But it does "pluck" those "potential" problems right up . . .

Steve