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Mk3 Diy breakaway torch mount

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Had to go a little bigger for the new Duramax torch so had a rethink.

Easy enough to make up, you just need 3 x 12mm bearings and 2 magnets (I cut one in half)

Bearings tig welded in, magnets stuck with double sided tape.

Torch clamps I used 10mm and 5mm for the plates.

I can post detailed info & dxf if anyone wan'ts them.
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Nice and simple... I like it!
I think I'm the oldest 10 year old boy on the forum...
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Thanks Sean,

I think I'll be using this principle when I make my breakaway. Cheap, easy and looks effective.

Who needs to pay $300 for a breakaway.

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Looks like the old "KISS" process still works, very nice I'm sure it will be copied.
Are you going to put a disconnect switch with it?
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acourtjester wrote:Looks like the old "KISS" process still works, very nice I'm sure it will be copied.
Are you going to put a disconnect switch with it?
It's about time I did, I've had 2 leaks in the tray due to knocked off torch using previous design :lol:

Yes it works really well, better with the bigger bearings, took a bit of playing around with getting right hole size and magnet position, I'll edit post with details soon.
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I your a good man Gunga din :D
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Had to google that one :x :lol:
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Showing my age again :o :lol:
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Those clamps cut out very nice, & the whole package is sweet.
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Looks great. I'm looking at upgrading my table, it uses a set of ball bearings to run on the plate and a pneumatic ram to lift the torch.
I'd like to change it to something like yours, with THC. Just not sure what to go for at the moment.
I've had a couple of torch collisions over the years, really like your idea.
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More info added to post and dxf files for parts.
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Thanks Sean.
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thanks again
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Thanks, that is a great idea I have been thinking about building one but I had not come up with a good idea yours looks great! Thanks again.
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I accidently found a youtube video of shapes you make using magnetic balls. It may take some experimenting with placement, but that would knock out 2 birds with one stone. I don't have a torch set up yet, since I am in the planning stages.
I could make this my first cut, but if something goes wrong during setup...
Would anyone mind selling me the metal cut outs?

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[quote="Greg_R"]I accidently found a youtube video of shapes you make using magnetic balls. It may take some experimenting with placement, but that would knock out 2 birds with one stone. I don't have a torch set up yet, since I am in the planning stages.
I could make this my first cut, but if something goes wrong during setup...
Would anyone mind selling me the metal cut outs?

Edit: that link is not magnetic balls...
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I'll go with the square magnets like you did. Do you mind telling us the size and strength of the magnets? There are all kinds of strengths.
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Edit: that link is not magnetic balls...[/quote]
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Sorry don't know what's wrong with the forum and the double posting when editing.
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Nice design,

You could add tabs to the torch mounting piece to hold some alignment lasers as well. The ones on fleebay require a 1/2" hole.
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Have a look on that drawing Greg, the magnets I used are 19x 29 with one cut in half for the top two, been using it for a while now and it's spot on, very easy to lift off and re-locate, just the right hold.
Na don't bother with the mag balls, be a right pain welding those on! :shock: :lol:
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SegoMan DeSigns wrote:Nice design,

You could add tabs to the torch mounting piece to hold some alignment lasers as well. The ones on fleebay require a 1/2" hole.
Good idea, I really would find those useful :!:
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Thanks,great looking set-up.
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SeanP wrote:Have a look on that drawing Greg, the magnets I used are 19x 29 with one cut in half for the top two, been using it for a while now and it's spot on, very easy to lift off and re-locate, just the right hold.
Na don't bother with the mag balls, be a right pain welding those on! :shock: :lol:
Yes I did see the size of the magnets after posting that. Thanks so much for sharing!
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