plasma cutter

[2b1ask1]

Looking to buy one for home projects..Any reccomendations?? Something to make short work of rusted body panels....

 

[Broncobowsher]

40A is a good power level. It will run off the same home 220V power as most welders.

I have a Thermodynamics Cutmaster 50. A friend who is a welder for a living with Empire Machine had another name brand unit at home. Plus the ones he has at work. He regreted buying his (sorry forget the brand) as he prefers the cuts from my Thermodynamics.

Consumables are an important factor. Not only the cost but the rate of wear. A coworker has a China special that he uses to build derby cars. His consumables are cheap and even double sided. But he goes through them 10x faster then I do. There is value in quality. I bet he is up to the total cost that I have spent, he just spent is in consumables.

 

[kc901]

I Have The Same One And Love It Use It Daily In My Shop

 

[66fora69er]

I'm leaning toward this Hobart. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200336604_200336604 It has a built in compressor. It runs off household current too. I have a big compressor and 220 in the garage but think this one would be a little more portable. not sure why I would need to take it anywhere but nice to have the option.

 

[PEELDOG]

x3 on thermodynamics plasma my pak 50 performs flawless quality counts save your nickels for a good name unit.

 

[77broncoguy]

agree on the thermal dynamics line....they make the best plasmas in my opinion....and I've used many

 

[bigbadktm]

that self contained hobart unit looks pretty sweet. wouldnt mind having one of those myself

 

[sprdv1]

Good luck w/your purchase.. Definitely a great tool to add to the collection

 

[gtownky]

My choice was the miller spectrume 375 extreme. Cuts up to 3/8 and can switch from 110 to 220 from a switch of a plug. I purchased mine on ebay. They are about 1200.00 and list for about 1500.00. I choose a Miller because If I ever needed something fixed or needed parts I felt as if I would be able to get that done without alot of hasle. Here is a link to miller.http://www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma/spectrum_375_x-treme/

 

[Nightmare Bronc]

Hobart 400. Great machine, use it all the time and love it.

 

[captbo]

I bought the Northern tool plasma 375 I am very happy with it and all the review were good!