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wix

January 2nd, 2009, 07:49 PM

Gonna get a torch within the next couple of weeks. I really like the hypotherm 45. But its pretty spendy. Wondering is this too much tool for just some occansional use? Could save some and go with somthing like the miller spectrum 375 or even save alot and go with the HF ones. IF you have one which one? how do you like it?

L.D.

January 2nd, 2009, 09:23 PM

I've got the miller and love it. DO NOT go hf.

MR.ROCKAPE

January 2nd, 2009, 09:27 PM

I HAVE THE HYPERTHERM 1000 :eek: AND ITS WAY TOO MUCH MACHINE FOR WHAT I USE IT FOR......BUT THEN AGAIN I WANTED SOMETHING I COULDNT BURN UP.....JUST IN CASE I NEEDED TO CUT 1" THICK PLATE!!!:gapteeth:

trupster415

January 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

i got a esab 650 and i wouldn't buy any other brand.

wix

January 3rd, 2009, 12:32 AM

i got a esab 650 and i wouldn't buy any other brand.

Anyone in town sell esab?

trupster415

January 3rd, 2009, 08:51 AM

Anyone in town sell esab?

sierra welding does

Caryt

January 3rd, 2009, 09:00 AM

I have a Miller Spectrum Thunder Rated cutting capacity = 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 10 inches per minute (minimum speed at which an operator achieves a smooth steady cut using a hand-held torch) Maximum Quality Cutting Capacity = 3/16 in. (4.2 mm) Good quality cut achieved at lower speeds Sever Cut Capacity = 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Maximum cut achieved at slow speeds in ideal conditions.
cost me $1300 with extra consumables..I don't use it, $750 offer

Cary

Connect

January 5th, 2009, 11:04 AM

I'd go Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52, good quality product Great support, excellent warranty. We can get consumables on the cheap cheap too.

wix

January 5th, 2009, 11:12 AM

I'd go Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52, good quality product Great support, excellent warranty. We can get consumables on the cheap cheap too.

Is this one you sell? Pm me a price!
edit: caught the tail end of xtreme 4x4 this weekend, was that your boss on there?

wix

January 5th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Hardcore-CashMoney

January 7th, 2009, 12:12 AM

I'd say go with the miller, but all the welders/plasma stuff I have at my shop is miller and they've never let me down. I was just looking at the specs on that miller spectrum 375 xtreme and I like the idea it comes with the plugs already, and can be tapped into multiple voltages. I think miller also under rates how thick there machines will cut. Millers Auto-Line also solved a problem with our old welder shutting down do to low input voltage from the shitty power we have in our neighbor hood.

DiscoveryXD

January 9th, 2009, 10:44 PM

We were looking into the Hypertherm 30... tough decision considering it's a big chunk of change.:confused:

Hardcore-CashMoney

January 10th, 2009, 12:01 AM

I've never had any experience with Hypertherm, but the spec's on that machine and the duty cycle actually look pretty damn good for what your going to be doing with it. You could probably keep it at 32amps for the thickness's you'll most likely be cutting and have 100% duty cycle which would be really nice.

MR.ROCKAPE

January 15th, 2009, 11:02 AM

HEY TWIX DID YA EVER FIGURE OUT ONE AND GET IT???

wix

January 17th, 2009, 12:35 AM

HEY TWIX DID YA EVER FIGURE OUT ONE AND GET IT???

Not yet. Probably gonna just go into praxair and see which one they sell me. Hopefully Ill have one by the end of next week.

MR.ROCKAPE

January 17th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Not yet. Probably gonna just go into praxair and see which one they sell me. Hopefully Ill have one by the end of next week.

YEAH IF YOU WANNA TRY ONE OUT LET ME KNOW,I DONT USE IT AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT I WOULD AND FREE HANDING STUFF IS HARD TO MAKE IT NOT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE A DOG POOP'N A PEACH SEED!!!!:gapteeth: IF YOU USE A TEMPLATE OR ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL AS A GUIDE IT DOES REALLY WELL!!!!

AND THE ONE UPSIDE TO GETIING A BIGGER MACHINE IS YOU CAN DOUBLE UP PIECES OF PLATE AND CUT TWO AT ONCE!!!!

wix

January 19th, 2009, 02:08 PM

YEAH IF YOU WANNA TRY ONE OUT LET ME KNOW,I DONT USE IT AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT I WOULD AND FREE HANDING STUFF IS HARD TO MAKE IT NOT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE A DOG POOP'N A PEACH SEED!!!!:gapteeth: IF YOU USE A TEMPLATE OR ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL AS A GUIDE IT DOES REALLY WELL!!!!

AND THE ONE UPSIDE TO GETIING A BIGGER MACHINE IS YOU CAN DOUBLE UP PIECES OF PLATE AND CUT TWO AT ONCE!!!!

Well I went into Praxair today to get some gas and wire, and i walked out with the hypertherm 600. Got a smokin deal on it :CowBoy-smoking: It was their last one and they are not gonna carry anymore, the hypertherm 45 takes its spot.

MR.ROCKAPE

January 19th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Well I went into Praxair today to get some gas and wire, and i walked out with the hypotherm 600. Got a smokin deal on it :CowBoy-smoking: It was their last one and they are not gonna carry anymore, the hypotherm 45 takes its spot.

YEAH I WAS TOLD HYPERTHERM WAS THE BEST BECAUSE ITS ALL THEY MAKE.....PLUS THEY MAKE PART/MACHINES FOR MILLER!!!!

THE 600 IS PLENTY OF MACHINE.......

wix

January 19th, 2009, 02:59 PM

YEAH I WAS TOLD HYPERTHERM WAS THE BEST BECAUSE ITS ALL THEY MAKE.....PLUS THEY MAKE PART/MACHINES FOR MILLER!!!!

THE 600 IS PLENTY OF MACHINE.......

Ken @ praxair told me the same thing.
found this one just now
http://www.constructionequipmentplus.com/Hypertherm-086038-HYP1007.html
I think these guys are crazy.

wix

January 22nd, 2009, 03:17 PM

I feel like a total dumb shit....

For not buying one of these sooner. Love it, not a safe peice of scrap around!

MR.ROCKAPE

January 22nd, 2009, 03:50 PM

I feel like a total dumb shit....

For not buying one of these sooner. Love it, not a safe peice of scrap around!

Yeah they do cool things.......Im not sure how I build stuff without it before.....or torchmate!!!!:cool:

Hardcore-CashMoney

January 22nd, 2009, 10:58 PM

I feel like a total dumb shit....

For not buying one of these sooner. Love it, not a safe peice of scrap around!

:gapteeth: aluminum beer cans make pretty sparks too