Who can tell me more about a "Thermal Dynamics Plasma Torch Cutmaster 51"?

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There is one for sale with about 10 hours of run time on it for $1000.00.  Good deal?http://www.toolfetch.com/Category/We...5-1-5120-1.htmReading what little info is in the description, is it a drag tip cutter? Much better than my little Miller that I have to hold off manually?Also is it really a 1/2" minimum cutter?  Never heard of a Minimum cut thickness before?What happens if I cut thinner material?  I have a miller 300 that I have been using until now.  Is the TD-51 too much machine unless I'm cutting thicker material?Thanks,TLast edited by thordehr; 05-24-2010 at 10:26 PM.
Reply:I have a 151 with an automated torch and a 102 with the manual torch. Both cut well. I cut thin and thick materials with both. They use the same consumables, which I like. The amperage control is variable. I think on the 51 you have a range of 20 amps to 40 amps.You should be able to dial it down fine.This is the speed cut guide for the 51http://www.thermadyne.com/IM_Uploads...CS_CM_51_M.pdfHere a link to the manual:http://www.thermadyne.com/IM_Uploads...5_300X2971.pdf
Reply:The CM -51 is a 40 amp machine and is rated for 1/2 in.  It can be used for drag cutting across  its entire current range, 20-40 amps.  The model was manufactured until late 2007, had a 3 year warranty, so there are still some units out there that still carry warranty.  The unit that replaced it, CM 52, lists at $2174.  At 40 amps you will get a clean cut on 1/2 inch steel at about 10 inches per minute and you can sever up to 3/4 inch.  At 20 or 30 amps you will get very nice clean cuts on gauge material.
Reply:Sounds good!  Just bought it, bringing it home!
Reply:Came with a lot of consumables and a desiccant air dryer attached to it.  Desiccant is probably shot, not sure if it can be baked or not.