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About a year ago I posted a thread on my 2' x 2' plasma table that I keep outdoors, under my deck year round. I thought it might be interesting to report on its condition after roughly three years of use.
I have done no maintenance other than to occasionally lightly sand the cam follower path on the cold roll steel bar, and blow out the gear racks. The stepper motors have stayed outside, as have all other parts as shown. The motor cables, ground cable, and torch cable are stored inside my basement door, and extended outside for use. I keep the whole works under a $20 water repellant table cover (link below). I have used the same cover for the entire three years, and change the bungee cord once a year.
When I built the plasma table, I made two of the upper assemblies, in case I needed a spare. Doesn't look like I will ever need it. If you don't particularly care what your system looks like, and want to use it without the usual worries about plasma smoke, dust and debris, you might think about a similar arrangement.
Of course, you need to live in an area where it is out of sight and the danger of theft is minimal.
Outdoor cover link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ERLHSU?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
I have done no maintenance other than to occasionally lightly sand the cam follower path on the cold roll steel bar, and blow out the gear racks. The stepper motors have stayed outside, as have all other parts as shown. The motor cables, ground cable, and torch cable are stored inside my basement door, and extended outside for use. I keep the whole works under a $20 water repellant table cover (link below). I have used the same cover for the entire three years, and change the bungee cord once a year.
When I built the plasma table, I made two of the upper assemblies, in case I needed a spare. Doesn't look like I will ever need it. If you don't particularly care what your system looks like, and want to use it without the usual worries about plasma smoke, dust and debris, you might think about a similar arrangement.
Of course, you need to live in an area where it is out of sight and the danger of theft is minimal.
Outdoor cover link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ERLHSU?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
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