Jay decided to cut the desired shape from 1/4-inch steel plate, and then weld the plate directly to a steel workbench top for a solid jig to form the rod around. He used his HTP America MicroCut 380 plasma cutter to cut the heavy steel plate as cleanly as possible. With one end of the rod welded firmly to the table as well, Jay only needed a little heat from a torch to persuade it around the plate.