Hypertherm Powermax 45 circle cutting guide

[Lowman1216]

Evening,
New to the forum. I know not a whole lot about plasma cutters. I just recently bought a Hypertherm Powermax 45 from a local welding supply store from their rental fleet. I have used it a ton so far for side work welding jobs to cut the steel. My question is I been contemplating on buying the circle cutting guide for it. I don't think I would use it a lot but seems like it might be a good tool to have when needed. I am on the fence whether to buy 1 and if I do, do i buy the basic or deluxe one? Basic part number 127102 for around $135 or the deluxe part number 027668 for around $208. Any input greatly appreciated

[GLTHFJ60]

I'd go with the basic one, unless you're cutting circles that can't have a center punch mark or center hole.

[Blackslacks]

Why spend all that money when they are very easy to make? Check out youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq-2ok9V_Hc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er8v4a2pweg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0loXMCpbE
There are lots of others too.

[Lowman1216]

Because I dont have time to make 1.

[ctgolfer1]

I have the Miller circle cutter and it works fantastic once you get it set up.

It is a pain to set it all up for one cut but it does work well. I don't think I have used it since I bought a cnc table.

[Lowman1216]

Did you use it on a hypertherm?