Hi all, new guy here. Looks like a great forum.
I am in the process of getting some quotes for a 4x8 table. I got a quote back from FastCut up in Canada (where I am located) and the breakdown includes a break away torch holder for a cost of $2500 CDN extra. Looks like a magnetic breakaway with a switch. I understand the importance of a break away for collisions ect, but does that cost seem reasonable? I have seen universal options and DIY options for far less. I guess I am wondering Are breakaway systems something that can be added to most tables after? I am trying to keep costs down, or do some addons later as things progress, so any input would be appreciated.
Also, I see lots of manufactures in the USA compared to Canada, do any of these ship to Canada?
Thanks
Break away torch holder - FastCut
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Re: Break away torch holder - FastCut
Here's a magnetic torch break away with kill switch embedded in it I just purchased a while back. Very well made and $400.00. You might be able to adapt it to your machine.....it's made to fit several types of machines.
http://plasmatorchprotectionsystem.com/gallery/
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Re: Break away torch holder - FastCut
Wow. 2500.00. Do a simple search here and just put breakaway in the search box and there are tons of posts on it. I think I made mine for like 30.00 bucks or so.
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... way#p83996
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... way#p94094
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... way#p83996
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... way#p94094
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Re: Break away torch holder - FastCut
Here is one made by Sean P that should be easy to adapt to your table.
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... 10#p152510
https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic. ... 10#p152510
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
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Re: Break away torch holder - FastCut
Build your own.. simple project, not that hard and save your $$
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Re: Break away torch holder - FastCut
This is my spin off to Sean P's design, I added some mounting tabs for lasers and tilting to square and or a bevel cut:
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Re: Break away torch holder - FastCut
We have the ultimate collision sensing magnetic breakaway. It comes free with every new Star Lab. www.Starlabcnc.com. We ship to canada