Hello from Illinois

Hello to everyone. I just received my first everlast tool, a pp80 plasma cutter. i am still in the process of set up, my first project is to build a cart for the critter.

As far as my stats, I am 52, living near st louis across the river in illinois. my real job is as a lineman for our local utility, but my wife and i also own and operate a small grain farm.

The plasma cutter was added firstly, because i have always wanted one. I have taken on projects in the past that required 1 inch thick metal so that is why i opted for the pp80.

I have been reading some on the forum and have been impressed with the knowledgable folks on board the forum. I look forward to getting to know you all better. I apologize in advance for my stupid questions. My wife says i ask them all the time!:D

Welcome, BigJoe444! Congrats on the new PP80. My first thought was Dang, what are you cutting that's 1" thick?! Something to do with the grain operation?

(There are no stupid questions, btw!)

I recently bought a 3 ft backhoe bucket for a backhoe not the same as mine. I actually think it was for a mini ex. Cutting new mounts out of 1 inch plate, and will weld them to the bucket. The bucket i bought had never even been in the dirt. I am sure it is stout enough for what i need it to do. just need the time to do it. Just had knee surgery yesterday. getting ready to go hobble around the shop a bit just to get out of the house. Not even a day and i have cabin fever!

I hope the recovery goes well. I know what you mean, I can't sit still either.

Just for curiosity, what's the plan for welding the new mounts onto the bucket? Guessing you have a welder, or access to one.

Welcome to the forum! Its nice to see someone else thats from Illinois.

Welcome, BigJoe.

So, fill us in!

• What are your thoughts on that big plasma cutter?
• How long did it take you to set it up?
• How long did you have to spend reading the directions?
• What was your first impression when you started cutting with it?
• Have you burned up any consumables yet?

Hi big Joe. Welcome the the Forum. Sounds like you made a great new purchase. I can't wait to hear what you think of it. buy it sounds like you work with some thick stuff.

Welcome to the forum BigJoe
How is the knee recovery going? (I have had a couple my self).
Have been able to get out and try the new machine yet?

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure the PP80 can get it done!

Hello bigjoe44, its nice to see a lineman on here.