Plasma on the cheap: LCON to LG40 consumable mod

[crakarjax]

I just modded my plasma cutter to accept the cheap LG40 consumables instead of the very expensive LCON consumables, and it's super easy. My plasma cutter was relatively very cheap but after running out of consumables I found that this wasn't really the case...

The plasma cutter I chose is the Lotos LT5000D, and you can pick it up for around $300 on amazon.
LT5000D Lotos LT5000D 50A Air Inverter Plasma...

The consumables I'll be using are super cheap ($20 for 85pcs) and made for other torches. You can find these on Amazon also.
GENSSI 85pcs PT-31 LG40 Air Plasma Cutter Torch...

Just for comparison, the LCON consumables are $105 for the same quantity.
LCON90 90 pcs Lotos Plasma Cutter Consumables...

All you need to do is drill out the torch to 5/16", to the existing shelf depth. The LG40 electrodes will then slide right in, and the LG40 caps are slightly shorter which will make the entire assembly fit perfectly. You must use the electrode, tip, swirl ring, and cap from the LG40 assembly.

[BR3W CITY]

Very interesting. Makes those cheaper plasma's a bit more appealing IMO

[NONHOG]

Nice! I had been thinking about that idea but had yet to look into it.
Thanks!