Does this count as a manual tool?

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20 July 2017 at 17:48 #308023
Neil Wyatt
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Well it's hand-held…
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20 July 2017 at 17:48 #13015
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20 July 2017 at 18:03 #308025
Limpet
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But can you fit it into your toolbox?
20 July 2017 at 18:12 #308028
not done it yet
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No more manual than any tool that derives its power from somewhere else other than a man (or wo-). I don't class an electric drill as manual either. Portable, yes (well maybe). Handheld, yes (the cutting head). Manual, no.

Edited By not done it yet on 20/07/2017 18:15:02
20 July 2017 at 18:40 #308032
MW
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Posted by Limpet on 20/07/2017 18:03:13:

But can you fit it into your toolbox?

I don't care, I want one already! Manual means you get to have all the fun.

Michael W
20 July 2017 at 19:23 #308040
Roderick Jenkins
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That may actually be a genuine ray gun
20 July 2017 at 19:45 #308043
Limpet
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I believe there is now a queue for them. Perhaps Santa
20 July 2017 at 19:59 #308044
I.M. OUTAHERE
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Nothing new the thunderbirds had these 30 years ago 😄

I would like to see the rest of the machine , i suspect the power supply would be a fair lump of equipment !
20 July 2017 at 21:22 #308051
Alan Jackson
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Looks like a handy tool for safe breaking
20 July 2017 at 21:41 #308055
paul rushmer
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Hi

I used to work in the same building. Yes XD 351 the power supply is about half the size of a family car and the same weight! the laser is feed down a fibre approx. 10mm diameter a long with chilled water some gas and a few electrical signals. So no Neil it wont fit in your tool box.

Paul
20 July 2017 at 21:54 #308059
Neil Wyatt
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I guessed there was some gas, a laser beam wouldn't blow the sparks away like that.
20 July 2017 at 22:11 #308062
John Reese
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You wouldn't want to startle the operator and have him turn quickly..
20 July 2017 at 22:14 #308063
Ian P
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 20/07/2017 21:54:48:

I guessed there was some gas, a laser beam wouldn't blow the sparks away like that.

Compressed air was mentioned on the commentary
21 July 2017 at 09:02 #308082
Ady1
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Lidl have them on sale from this Thursday at 29.99 a pop
21 July 2017 at 09:28 #308084
not done it yet
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Lidl have them on sale from this Thursday at 29.99 a pop

Do you get free PPE at that price?!
21 July 2017 at 10:36 #308095
mgnbuk
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You wouldn't want to startle the operator and have him turn quickly..

This is, apparently, why you don't see hand-held waterjet cutters any more

(not that I ever saw one in the first place !).

Nigel B
21 July 2017 at 12:48 #308110
Ian S C
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You can go back to Buck Rogers, starting in 1929 for a ray gun, and space ship.

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