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CNC Plasmacutter - Torchmate vs. Plasma Cam?

studio23 - Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 5:16pm

My partner and I are looking to purchase a CNC plasma cutting setup. We are considering the Torchmate II 4x8. Does anyone have a torchmate or plasma cam. Love it ? Hate it? Wish they had purchased something different? All input and advice welcome.

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need advice about durable outdoor finishes for steel

studio23 - Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 12:41am

I am looking for info/advice about durable finishes for steel. I want something that is relatively easy to apply, allows the beauty of the steel to come through but protects from rust long term. It can darken the metal but it would be cool if it allowed the coloring I get from using a torch on clean steel to come through.

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