Plasma Cutters

[dane]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a plasma cutter that is reasonably priced but decent quality. I dont need to cut anything super thick, maybe 3/8 at most. I will be getting one to do my 4-link, but I dont need some top of the line deal that I have to refi my house for. Just something that will do what I need it to in the garage, but not some HF piece of shit either. What are you guys using, what do you like about your model and what do you hate about it, links or model numbers would be super helpful!!!

Dane

[Dirty Harry]

In have a Miller Spectrum 375. It has been big enough for everything that I have done so I have been happy with it. I haven't done 3/8, the thickest I have done is 1/4" but it works fine for that. Ordered it from Cyberweld, they have quick shipping and the cheapest prices that I found.

I have heard good things about Hypertherm as well but do not have any firsthand experience with them.

[dane]

I will keep that in mind, thank you for your feedback.

Dane

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I HAVE BEEN USING THROTTLES (edit:miller 2050) AND IT IS BAD ASS MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER TO CUT 1 INCH PLATE(YOU DIDNT THINK THROTTLE TRUGGY WASNT GONNA BE REALLY BULLET-PROOF???)AND CLEAN.I HAVE USED THE HYPERTHERM 1000 AND IT HAS PLENTY OF POWER!!!!BUT THE 375 HYPERTHERM OR MILLER WOULD BE PLENTY OF POWER TO GET IT DONE,THEY'LL DO 3/8s CLEAN YOU JUST CANT EXPECT HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER PERFORMANCE AT THAT THICKNESS!!!!

[Dirty Harry]

BUT THE 375 HYPERTHERM OR MILLER WOULD BE PLENTY OF POWER TO GET IT DONE,THEY'LL DO 3/8s CLEAN YOU JUST CANT EXPECT HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER PERFORMANCE AT THAT THICKNESS!!!!

Exactly. I would love to have the bigger plasma cutter but I don't make mad roofer money. :thbling:

[dane]

This is awesome, I get feedback from people who have actually used what they are talking about. Its not my brothers wifes dogs aunts sisters cousin said blah blah brand sucks. Thanks guys. Do you think its better to order off of the web or head to my local welding supply?? Also, can I support anyone here on the board by buying one from there shop.

Dane

[MR.ROCKAPE]

This is awesome, I get feedback from people who have actually used what they are talking about. Its not my brothers wifes dogs aunts sisters cousin said blah blah brand sucks. Thanks guys. Do you think its better to order off of the web or head to my local welding supply?? Also, can I support anyone here on the board by buying one from there shop.

Dane

BEST PRICES ARE ON THE WEB!!!!THE LOCAL PRAXAIR DEALER HERE IN RENO WILL USUALLY GET PRETTY CLOSE TO WEB PRICES!!!!SO I USUALLY TRY TO HELP A LOCAL BUSINESS!!!!:cool:

[dane]

I like to buy local and will even pay more, I will have to check around Sacramento and see whos got what.

Dane

[throttleboy]

I HAVE BEEN USING THROTTLES MILLER SPECTRUM 625 AND IT IS BAD ASS MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER TO CUT 1 INCH PLATE(YOU DIDNT THINK THROTTLE TRUGGY WASNT GONNA BE REALLY BULLET-PROOF???)AND CLEAN.I HAVE USED THE HYPERTHERM 1000 AND IT HAS PLENTY OF POWER!!!!BUT THE 375 HYPERTHERM OR MILLER WOULD BE PLENTY OF POWER TO GET IT DONE,THEY'LL DO 3/8s CLEAN YOU JUST CANT EXPECT HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER PERFORMANCE AT THAT THICKNESS!!!!

THATS A SPECTRUM 2050 RATED FOR 1" SEVER 1 1/4" :wink: BUY BIG OR NOT AT ALL!! THE NEXT BIGGER MILLER WAS 3 PHASE OR I'D A HAD A BIGGER ONE :eek: :Big Grin: !!! CALL PRAX AIR ASK FOR HOWARD TELL HIM DAVE SENT YOU!!!

[dane]

Thanks Throttle, the problem is I'm looking to buy next week and I live in Sacramento, so it wouldnt exactly be worth the drive to reno.

Dane

[dane]

I know this is from harbor freight, but due to my recent single status I dont yet have my funds back to an acceptable level. Can I get some honest opinions, I dont really know what I am looking for so I cant tell what sucks and what doesnt, but I would like to stay under $2k.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95136

Dane

[throttleboy]

Thanks Throttle, the problem is I'm looking to buy next week and I live in Sacramento, so it wouldnt exactly be worth the drive to reno.

Dane

I'M PRETTY SURE THERES A PRAX IN SAC OR NEAR CALL HOWARD AND SEE WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YA!!!

[dane]

Ok, I will give him a call and see which route is the best for me, thanks again TB.

Dane

[dane]

Im pretty sure that I will go with the spectrum 2050 because the spectrum 1000 really really seems like overkill for what I will be doing. Thanks to everyone for your feedback, I will let you know when I get it how much I love it.

Dane

[dane]

Not that anyone really fawkin cares, but I did order the Spectrum 2050 from cyberweld for myself for christmas. I will let y'all know how the runner ends up once I have some vodkarockstar and break out the plasma!!!

Dane

[throttleboy]

Not that anyone really fawkin cares, but I did order the Spectrum 2050 from cyberweld for myself for christmas. I will let y'all know how the runner ends up once I have some vodkarockstar and break out the plasma!!!

Dane


YOU'LL BE HAPPY,THIS IS A NICE MACHINE,JUST MAKE SURE YOU USE GLOVES IT CUTS SKIN TO :eek: :wink: !!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

IT MAY TAKE A LITTLE GETTING USED TO BUT IT IS THE SHIAT ONCE YOU HAVE IT FIGURED OUT!!!!:Big Grin: JUST DONT LET THROTTLE NEAR IT AND YOUR RIG...........YOU MIGHT HAVE A HARD TIME FINDING ONE PIECE BIGGER THAN A QUARTER!!!!!

[dane]

I think I might have a problem with Milcrawl and Hoolizuk with my rig and the new cutter, they have already been plotting cutting everything and then I have to buld a buggy. Too bad I love the sound of sheetmetal screaming for its life!!!

Dane

[dane]

Plasma came in today!!!! Tonight I gotta finish my roommates runner so I can get my big ass jack stands back and this weekend the runner will get chopped to hell. Ordered the rear air shocks this week and will pick up the RE joints/bushings on monday and possibly the tube too!!! Im getting excited for this, I havent worked on my own junk in forever!!!

Dane

[Chris@WhiteRhino]

I know this may be an old thread but on my CNC Plasma table I use the HyperTherm 1250. Blue Torch uses the same one as a matter of fact. I also have a Holbart Air Force 250?? I think thats the model for small crap and it does ok.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

SINCE THROTTLE REPO'D MY MILLER I JUST GOT A HYPERTHERM 1000 CUTS NICE!!!!GOT IT LOCALLY FOR LESS THAN INTERNET PRICES!!!!

[Dirty Harry]

So where did you end up buying from?

[Sauce]

did you suckas hear about these?

http://www.parkermetalworking.com/

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458533&page=2

[MR.ROCKAPE]

So where did you end up buying from?

KENT AT PRAXAIR IN RENO IS THE MAN!!!!!

[NVScouter]

I dig my Parker.

[KOnrad]

I don't know what brand Dane has but it saves SOooo much time! Great Investment to have!

[Connect]

Wish I had been here to throw in my 2 cents :P

[dane]

I went to cyberweld.com and got the Miller Spectrum 2050, bitches act like you know sumthin!!!!!!!!

Dane