Give it 50 to 75 pages and if you're still forcing it, bail and just come ready to talk about why you quit. The club won't fall apart and you'll actually have something worth saying. Finishing out of guilt just makes you cranky and nobody wants to sit next to that.

For intricate plasma cutting, heating evenly doesn't help with the guide lines. Soapstone marks SURVIVE the initial heat and let you focus on the cut. Without it, you can lose your place and ruin the piece. I've seen guys try to just heat evenly and end up with wobbly edges. The marker is a small step that saves BIG time on rework. It's not extra work, it's smart work.