[rescueweasel]

I recently added on a laser alignment system for my Precision Plasma table. I took a drill press laser alignment kit and modified it a little to work with my plasma system. It took about 15 minutes to make the mods and get everything hooked up.

I drilled an tapped a couple of small holes in the plasma torch mount so that I could lock down the laser system. The laser system was nearly a perfect fit. It was a little too thin for a perfect fit. I used some foam with a thickness of .19 and cut it too fit on top of the laser system.

This made the system a perfect snug fit. The screws keep things aligned and allow repeat-ability if the mount is removed and re-installed.

The system was easy to align. While a laser is not needed its a neat tool add on for $30 bucks that makes aligning a starting point a little easier, and in the rare case things get messed up during a cut, with pin point cross hairs you can get back to a known point.

I saw some other commercial products from $70 - $199 going to give this a try and see how it works.

[countryguy]

Very neat! Can you tell us fellow iPlasma'nites where you purchased it from? Link or a stock # appreciated. I'll pop $30 for that easy!

[rescueweasel]

I appologize for not putting the info into the first post. I got mine at WoodCraft.com Here is a direct link to the page: Buy WoodRiver Universal Drill Press Laser Attachment at Woodcraft

The laser is a woodriver item number # 152577. Checking the current prices it has gone up to $45.00 maybe because of Obama Care but still a decent price.
Woodcraft has coupons from time to time and you may be able to snag it cheaper.

[JB4x4]

@rescueweasel - Just curious how your laser(s) are holding up being subjected to a plasma cutting environment?

[LeeWay]

I had the same on my mill for awhile. It worked quite well on there even with coolant and chips getting on the lens. When I installed better lighting, it was a little more difficult to see, but still usable. When I had to replace my spindle bearings, I just never re installed it. They are easy to align and give good accuracy though.

[rescueweasel]

@rescueweasel - Just curious how your laser(s) are holding up being subjected to a plasma cutting environment?

Sorry for the delay in writing the notification got sent to spam. So far things are working great. I wipe off the lens area when I'm done cutting for the day with plexis and a microfiber cloth and so far so good. Been using it several months now.