I spent about an hour trying to use my Hypertherm MAX100 cutter. I
used "under 40A" consumables. I tried cutting 10 gauge metal, 1/8,
3/16, and 1/4" metal. This cutter goes through metal better than a
knife through butter, it is amazing. I made a lot of little straight
and curved pieces from junk steel.

My last exercise was to make a mounting plate for my winch, to be
placed on the trailer. (The winch is a $19.99 winch from Harbor
Freight, which, I think, should serve me just fine)

I had to make a rectangular 3/16" plate, with three holes for 1/2"
bolts. It worked out just fine (including making holes). Basically the
cuts are slightly worse than what one could accomplish with a
reciprocating saw.

I found out that, for the most part, I do not need my gizmo with
rollers. I also found out that using a 100A shield for drag cutting
with under 40 consumables, also does not work -- I need to maintain
distance. I have quite a bit of leeway as far as distance is
concerned.

I also found out that it is a good idea to wear a leather hat, and
also it is a good idea not to step on red hot pieces of metal with
shoes with plastic soles. (no bodily injury, but I had to extricate
metal pieces that were firmly embedded in the soles)

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