Plasma Cutter Question

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Hey guys just wanting some advise here. I am going to get a plasma cutter for sure, but just not sure what I need to get. I will be using it mostly for hobby welding stuff and for some vehicle restoration that I dabble with. I don't think that I need anything really heavy duty, and will probably not be cutting anything bigger than 1/4". I have the o/a torch if I really need to cut something bigger. The two that I have been looking at are the Thermal Dynamic drag-gun and the Miller Spectrum 125. What I am wondering is should I get something a little bigger in the event that I may need it down the road sometime. I would hate to have to buy something later because I didn't get the right unit now. Thanx.
Reply:I'd definitely go a little on the large side.  Nothing worse than buying a tool and a year down the road finding that it doesn't do all you want it to.I recently picked up a Hypertherm 1100 (new model is the 1250) that I am very pleased with.  Also, check into the costs of consumables - one thing that led me to the Hypertherm.
Reply:I agree on this issue as I am looking to replace a smaller unit myself.  I should have gone bigger from jump street instead of settling for what I needed at the time.  You might also want to check out HTP plasma cutters which are equal to the bigger manufactures at more reasonable prices.  Right now I have my eye on their MicroCut 400.  You can check them out at www.usaweld.com.A few of my toys !LinuxMintManjaroMiller Roughneck 2E Lincoln WeldPak 100HTP MTS 160 Chicago Electric 80amp Inverter   Victor O/A
Reply:I recently bought a cutmaster 50. I was going to buy the 38 model which has a 3/8" capacity(steel) but opted for the 1/2" capacity instead. It's a Thermal Dynamics brand. I already was comfortable with this brand and know they've been around a while. I believe ther located in N.H. Bottom line is go heavier if you can. This model went for $1750.00.