The AMC Forum : Plasma cutter http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Tool Time tool review and eval area : Plasma cutter Fri, 24 May 2013 22:51:46 +0000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:58:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15853 The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ Plasma cutter : oxy torch cuts thru 4 inch steel... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post330828.html#330828 Author: amcglass
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Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 10:58pm

oxy torch cuts thru 4 inch steel plate  just gotta get it hot enough.... plasma  great for car stuff though
]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:58:45 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post330828.html#330828 Plasma cutter : You will need quite the machine... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post324784.html#324784 Author: tsanchez
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Posted: Dec/25/2011 at 4:04pm

You will need quite the machine to cut 1/2 inch good, and a lot of juice clean air and so on. I have a few at work biggest is a hpr260 hypertherm on our plate machine, it will do 2 1/2 inches but I will only cut to 1 1/2 safely or risk hurting it. ANy thicker we just use a oxy fuel torch.]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:04:59 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post324784.html#324784 Plasma cutter : wow what luck........ some fall... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post324781.html#324781 Author: amcglass
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Posted: Dec/25/2011 at 3:59pm

 wow what luck........ some fall in a pile of it and end up smelling like a rose,  Smile   but then again Hey I dont blame ya.  you seen a price even asked if it was correct .  a call was made to verify that price.  HECK I would have jumped on that as well     NICE DEAL    good luck with it]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:59:56 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post324781.html#324781 Plasma cutter : One of the most important things... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post308439.html#308439 Author: dkrtgood
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Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 12:24pm

One of the most important things to look at when buying a Plasma cutter...or welder for that matter is...replacement parts and quality of the torch (Lead). 

Plasmas eat tips and cups quite often and buying an off brand may become an issue when you need parts. I would hunt for a used quality machine before buying a cheapo....You also have to make sure your compressor is sending clean dry air to the unit or it will be problematic.


]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:24:57 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post308439.html#308439 Plasma cutter : xtm10 wrote:I am looking... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post307856.html#307856 Author: daza1987
Subject: 15853
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 6:42am

Originally posted by xtm10 xtm10 wrote:

I am looking for an inexpensive plasma cutter thats good to about 1/2 maybe 3/4 inch thick steel. I have seen a bunch of the 3in1 machines and off brand plasma cutters but which one is good ? ? any one out there try any of these machines ? ?


I recommend you take a look here:

http://www.kerfdevelopments.com/plasmacutting.html
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:42:00 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post307856.html#307856 Plasma cutter : 70AMX401 wrote:Look on Craigslist... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139738.html#139738 Author: needafasterAMX
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Posted: Jan/12/2010 at 7:19pm

Originally posted by 70AMX401 70AMX401 wrote:

Look on Craigslist and rummage sales.

I picked up a Lincoln Procut 55 for $40 at a rummage sale.  No joke.
I'll never forget that day. Seen an ad in the paper for a rummage sale that had tools listed.
Usually that means a rake or a shovel.  Anyways I stopped at it after picking up my boy from basketball. I seen it and the price and about S*it myself.
I made the woman call her husband and confirm the price.  He said that was correct.
She said well it really wasn't used much and works fine.  I was like OK then I guess.
 
I felt dirty but what was I to do?
 I spent more for supplies to wire it to the garage(50amps) than on the machine.
 


I think that is what I have , Have not looked at it in a awhile . And it wasn't 50 bucks.
Some people have all the luck.
]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:19:30 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139738.html#139738 Plasma cutter : hypertherm 30 is a 120/220 hookup.... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139719.html#139719 Author: jeremy0711
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Posted: Jan/12/2010 at 6:09pm

hypertherm 30 is a 120/220 hookup. and cuts to 1/2 or 5/8, I don't remember, for 1100...atleast you would be getting a quality unit. If you get a model #, serial # and all from another unit and order it like off of ebay through a welding store with free shipping that is close to you then you can get the upgrade discount if you claim that one as your old one. That would put you under 1000 bucks. Just an FYI ]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:09:35 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139719.html#139719 Plasma cutter : WOW that is a killer deal ! !... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139684.html#139684 Author: xtm10
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Posted: Jan/12/2010 at 1:57pm

WOW that is a killer deal ! ! i need a deal like that ! I have done pretty well at yard/garage sales myself so i know the feeling. I really don't know what i am going to do, I might got with the 3 in 1's. They seem pretty good if i can sift thru all the different brands and find a clear winner, and i am also on craigs list looking for a used plasma cutter, and just have a MIG a plasma and an arc welder in 3 seperate machines. What ever i do , i really don't want to spen more then $800-$1,000. i have no problem with going used at all. Maybe i will luck out ]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:57:43 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139684.html#139684 Plasma cutter : Look on Craigslist and rummage... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139676.html#139676 Author: 70AMX401
Subject: 15853
Posted: Jan/12/2010 at 1:36pm

Look on Craigslist and rummage sales.

I picked up a Lincoln Procut 55 for $40 at a rummage sale.  No joke.
I'll never forget that day. Seen an ad in the paper for a rummage sale that had tools listed.
Usually that means a rake or a shovel.  Anyways I stopped at it after picking up my boy from basketball. I seen it and the price and about S*it myself.
I made the woman call her husband and confirm the price.  He said that was correct.
She said well it really wasn't used much and works fine.  I was like OK then I guess.
 
I felt dirty but what was I to do?
 I spent more for supplies to wire it to the garage(50amps) than on the machine.
 
]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:36:39 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139676.html#139676 Plasma cutter : Sears...hmmm...I can't tell... http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139675.html#139675 Author: jeremy0711
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Posted: Jan/12/2010 at 1:36pm

Sears...hmmm...I can't tell you how many blade shafts that I have had to put on my mom's 42 inch cut rider...and belts, well lets not say how great those overpriced Sears brand belts and how long they don't even last...not one season.

I would have to say a namebrand is the best way to go on a plasma cutter. hypertherm 30 and 45 are great models that are extremely portable but are 1100 and 1500. The better the quality and plus your skills then the cheaper the consumables will be on you. What ever that you get then price the consumables are for a cheapy if that is your route and how long they will be available since if there are no consumables then you will be back to old school tools.           ]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:36:36 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/plasma-cutter_topic15853_post139675.html#139675