[BFix] Plasma cutter

[Jack Hagey]

Joe, I agree with Lee on getting one that will cut more than 1/4". The same line of thought holds true for any equipment you buy. If it is at an idle through most of its life it will last a lot longer than if it is maxed out continuously. I bought a Hypertherm 1000 some years back. Will cut up to 1 1/4". I have used it on some 3/4", but most of the time it is used on 1/2" or less. Go for one that will cut at least 1/2-3/4" and you won't be sorry. Oh yeah, you will have friends come over and want to use it.
 
Jack
70 Half Cab
NE Oregon
Most people my age are grownups



----- Original Message ----
From: Lee Novikoff <Lee at tidalgroup.com>
To: Joe gray <josephpatrickgray at yahoo.com>; Bfix <mail at broncofix.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:24:03 AM
Subject: Re: [BFix] Plasma cutter

You will not get much for $600 in a plasma cutter.  Save your money and buy 
a larger 220V unit.  My first one was a 110V Miller that would cut 1/4, but 
it was maxed out at that.  VERY messy cuts.  By the time I cleaned up the 
cuts it was faster to use a grinder on anything thicker than sheet metal.  I 
sold it and bought a bigger 220v unit and love it!!  You want a sever 
thickness of at least 1/2 inch to make clean 1/4 cuts.  You will be around 
$1200 up for a decent one that will clean cut 1/4".  You can not buy one any 
cheaper which will do much good on anything other than sheet metal.
-Lee Novikoff
San Antonio Texas
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe gray" <josephpatrickgray at yahoo.com>
To: "Bfix" <mail at broncofix.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 1:15 PM
Subject: [BFix] Plasma cutter


> I've been using a torch and grinders for making
> modifications to my Bronco so far.  I was thinking
> about using part of my $600 from uncle sam to buy a
> plasma cutter.  For those who already own one, what do
> you have and how do you like it so far?  Pro/cons?best
> place to buy?  I want to mostly cut 1/4 steel or less
> although the ability to cut more would be fine as long
> as the cost/benifit ratio is favorable.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe
>
>
> 
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