Plasma cutter question
#11
08-28-2009, 10:07 PM
I have had two. They will usually cut thicker material than advertised if you are patient with them. Given a choice between a plasma cutter and an oxy-acetalene set I would rather use the plasma. It gives cleaner cuts is faster and doesn't overheat and stress the metal around the cut. My present cutter is a solar 2050 that i got at an auction. If you plan on using it much it will be wise to get a name brand unit than the cheep imports, but the cheep ones might be ok for occasional use. Be sure to do your homework at finding consumables because there is a large difference in prices on replacements.
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10-23-2009, 01:56 AM
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My father in law has one of the cheap ones off ebay. Supposedly uses "inverter technology". Don't remember the brand. It is blue. About $400. Supposed to sever 2 inch plate. Have used it on 1/2" plate. Works good. We use it quite a bit. Haven't had any problems with it in the 3 years he has had it. He was skeptical, but decided if it didn't work he wouldn't be out a whole lot, and if it did he would save a bundle. It is working so far.
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10-23-2009, 07:47 PM
i have this one - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
i waited and found it onsale for $699.99 and used a 25% off one item coupon and then bought the 2 or 3 year extended warranty and was still in it for less than $600. best "cheap" tool i have ever bought, rated for 0.47 inch steel and will cut 1/2" mild steel without issues, Stainless it is a bit slower on but all in all it is a GREAT unit for the price.
i waited and found it onsale for $699.99 and used a 25% off one item coupon and then bought the 2 or 3 year extended warranty and was still in it for less than $600. best "cheap" tool i have ever bought, rated for 0.47 inch steel and will cut 1/2" mild steel without issues, Stainless it is a bit slower on but all in all it is a GREAT unit for the price.
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I've got a Hypertherm and love it.Its best to invest in a brand name machine because you will always be able to get parts and consumables locally whereas you'll likely be completely out of luck with an offshore Ebay special.Also be cautious of used machines as I'm sure many owners take them well outside their acceptable duty cycles which is damaging to capacitors.
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02-25-2010, 10:34 PM
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03-17-2010, 09:29 AM
Miller, ESAB, Thermodyne, Hypertherm, all make GREAT plasma cutters -- but they are priced beyond the reach of a home-shop fabricator.
The guys that do a ton of fabricating at home are loving the Longevity inverter models. Over at Pirate 4x4 (where they try to live up to their name and flame the crap out of anything that they can) love the Longevity models.
I'm saving for one myself right now.
Affordable Plasma Cutters, Tig Welders, Mig Welders, Arc Welders & Welding Equipment Sale.
There is a 40 amp model on sale right now for $399! Free shipping also.
Longevity Plasma Cutters, Welders, Multi-Purpose Units, and Generators - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
LONGEVITY March Pirate 4X4 Specials! Great Deals! - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
The Parker models also have some favor over at Pirate. What Parker does is import a machine similar to that of Harbor Freight, but then they open the boxes, test and fix a few things that commonly give problems, and they sell the units with a decent torch that uses readily available consumables. They have a great repuation in the off-road world and have great prices as well.
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Here is a review of the Parker unit from Pirate:
Pirate4x4.Com - The largest off roading and 4x4 website in the world.
The guys that do a ton of fabricating at home are loving the Longevity inverter models. Over at Pirate 4x4 (where they try to live up to their name and flame the crap out of anything that they can) love the Longevity models.
I'm saving for one myself right now.
Affordable Plasma Cutters, Tig Welders, Mig Welders, Arc Welders & Welding Equipment Sale.
There is a 40 amp model on sale right now for $399! Free shipping also.
LONGEVITY ForceCut LP-40D High Frequency Plasma Cutter!
Series 40AMP Dual Voltage Plasma Cutter capable of cutting up to 1/2" thick steel! Compares to and outperforms the leading brands! Comes with a 50amp TORCH UPGRADE! This Plasma Cutter weighs in at only 25lbs and can run off 110 or 220 volt making it the ultimate in portability! This plasma cutter can cut any kind of metal including aluminum, stainless steel or even copper! This is the most portable and capable plasma cutter out of any other plasma cutter on the market for its retail price! This plasma cutter runs off Inverter technology which has completely taken over the market for portability and power! This plasma cutter will cut up through a 1/2 inch thick piece of steel! This plasma cutter comes with most of the components needed for a complete set up! Your plasma cutter will be backed by an extensive top rated warranty for 5 years that covers parts and labor for this plasma cutter. This plasma cutter also comes with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee! please check out some of our multi-purpose machines if you are interested in a TIG welder as well with your plasma cutter for a very affordable price!
Series 40AMP Dual Voltage Plasma Cutter capable of cutting up to 1/2" thick steel! Compares to and outperforms the leading brands! Comes with a 50amp TORCH UPGRADE! This Plasma Cutter weighs in at only 25lbs and can run off 110 or 220 volt making it the ultimate in portability! This plasma cutter can cut any kind of metal including aluminum, stainless steel or even copper! This is the most portable and capable plasma cutter out of any other plasma cutter on the market for its retail price! This plasma cutter runs off Inverter technology which has completely taken over the market for portability and power! This plasma cutter will cut up through a 1/2 inch thick piece of steel! This plasma cutter comes with most of the components needed for a complete set up! Your plasma cutter will be backed by an extensive top rated warranty for 5 years that covers parts and labor for this plasma cutter. This plasma cutter also comes with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee! please check out some of our multi-purpose machines if you are interested in a TIG welder as well with your plasma cutter for a very affordable price!
LONGEVITY March Pirate 4X4 Specials! Great Deals! - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
The Parker models also have some favor over at Pirate. What Parker does is import a machine similar to that of Harbor Freight, but then they open the boxes, test and fix a few things that commonly give problems, and they sell the units with a decent torch that uses readily available consumables. They have a great repuation in the off-road world and have great prices as well.
Home
Here is a review of the Parker unit from Pirate:
Pirate4x4.Com - The largest off roading and 4x4 website in the world.
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