Has anyone used a Longevity LP-40D?

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I'm a weekend warrior who can weld making smokers out of metal up to 3/8 inch plate.  Due to budget, I'm limited on what I can get since within the last two months I've bought a Hobart 140, chop saws, angle grinders, steel and 55 gal drums, and now a plasma...I can always upgrade later.  Now that the long winded parts over, anyone used one of these Longevity models?  Curious what you all think of them, would this be a good starter unit for a rookie enthusiast on a budget?Thanks!Hobart Handler 140Longevity LP-40D Plasma Cutter14" chop saw4.5" angle grinder
Reply:Well...I ordered it, all the posts on here regarding the unit seem to have praise for the unit and seem happy with the company.  I like the warr. length so I've bit the bullet.  Headed to buy a compressor...Hobart Handler 140Longevity LP-40D Plasma Cutter14" chop saw4.5" angle grinder
Reply:The unit arrived and I've been getting the hang of it.  Man does it beat abasives.  SO far, very happy with the unitHobart Handler 140Longevity LP-40D Plasma Cutter14" chop saw4.5" angle grinder
Reply:good to hear it.IBEW 1412Hobart HH210Lincoln 225ACLincoln Ranger 305DLincoln Precision Tig 185Lincoln Pro Mig 255CMiller Spectrum 2050
Reply:I have a 160P which is a three function arc wlder, TIG welder, plasma cutter.   I bought it due to $$ and the 30 day guarantee and 5 year parts warantee.    Longevity's service is excelent and so far the machine is also excelent.   I think that if you buy a Longevity machine, you won't want to give it up.   I would deffinatily go with "arc-starting technoligy" on the plasma cutter.keith The older the boys, the more expensive the TOYS!!Previous owned;Linde 300 Amp welderMiller Gas drv welder, Tumbstone,Dayton Miller ac to dc converter,High frequency unitLongevity LS60PCurrrently owned;Longevity WeldAll 200PI
Reply:I bought one and am extremely pleased with it.  I just do little stuff but just for fun, I did cut a railroad spike in half with my 40.  Course it looked like a rotweiller did it...(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:I have been using this unit over the summer and so far have been very happy with it.  Thanks to all for the info.Hobart Handler 140Longevity LP-40D Plasma Cutter14" chop saw4.5" angle grinder