Good deal on Plasma Cutter

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I'm trying to self-teach metalworking (as a hobby), so I'm trying to find a good deal on a high quality plasma cutter. Any recommendations?A friend pointed me to a site with ridiculously cheap plasma cutters ($400 for a 40A), but I'm not sure if it won't fall apart or break when I use it, so I'm looking for advice
Reply:The Cheap PC's are a crap shoot in reliability- Lot of DOA but some have had good success with them.Not much help but there ya have it Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Can't you exchange the DOA if you get the warranty?
Reply:Maybe, but not all dealers in Chinese equipment have decent customer service.Personally, I would look at Cragislist, and get an older American machine.  The inverters sure are small and light, but without the engineering and warranty of a "real" manufacturer, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole.  Older transformer machines are almost impossible to kill.My Matco 20/40 ran me $250 (although I must admit, that the machine has Italian origins, and is identical to the same model from Snap On), and the replacement consumables are dirt cheap.  So what that its 15 or more years old.  Its still got way more life left than a Chinese inverter.
Reply:Oh ok, thanks
Reply:There is an almost new Hypertherm Powermax30 on NH Craigslist today...asking $800.Here's a link:   http://nh.craigslist.org/tls/1299289775.html  Jim
Reply:If an inexpensive Chinese import is not what you are looking for then GO WITH THE BEST... Hypertherm, they are not only the best but they are my neighbors Keep a close watch on EBay, I saw a Hypertherm Powermax30 BRAND NEW go for  $810 a couple of weeks ago....... http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Hypertherm-P...d=p3286.c0.m14  Last year I personally  test drove one at the factory and it cut as good if not better than any Chinese Cut40. If you are going to be using a plasma cutter to teach others with then by all means get a top of the line machine with the superior torch .http://www.PlasmaMetalCutter.comGiantTech Cut40DGiantTech Cut50DGiantTech CT520DGiantTech Tig200sGiantTech Arc200GiantTech Tig200PACDCMiller MM210No Brand Chinese Chop SawNo Brand Chinese 4" Angle Grinder
Reply:getiin a good plasma cutter is 1/2 the battle im sure you hgave a air compressor that can handle the air volume req.miller maxstar 150   hobart handler 210 w mig conversion hobart 250 arc force plasma cutter    boston ind cutting torch miller performance auto darkening helmet milwalkee 14in chop saw 10,000 watt generator huge drill press and industrial band saw
Reply:Here's another GREAT deal on EBay......http://cgi.ebay.com/Hypertherm-Power...d=p3286.c0.m14http://www.PlasmaMetalCutter.comGiantTech Cut40DGiantTech Cut50DGiantTech CT520DGiantTech Tig200sGiantTech Arc200GiantTech Tig200PACDCMiller MM210No Brand Chinese Chop SawNo Brand Chinese 4" Angle Grinder
Reply:Another 45 that ends in 2 days........http://cgi.ebay.com/Hypertherm-Power...d=p3286.c0.m14http://www.PlasmaMetalCutter.comGiantTech Cut40DGiantTech Cut50DGiantTech CT520DGiantTech Tig200sGiantTech Arc200GiantTech Tig200PACDCMiller MM210No Brand Chinese Chop SawNo Brand Chinese 4" Angle Grinder
Reply:You probably won't see many go at that price....suggested list is over $2200.....so if I do the math....someone lost money on that one!  I guess they'll make it up with volume.hey Larry.....any news on the spool gun? Or shall I just fork over the bucks for the Hobart?Best regards, Jim colt
Reply:Originally Posted by jimcoltYou probably won't see many go at that price....suggested list is over $2200.....so if I do the math....someone lost money on that one!  I guess they'll make it up with volume.hey Larry.....any news on the spool gun? Or shall I just fork over the bucks for the Hobart?Best regards, Jim colt
Reply:WOW!! that's one hell of a deal on that PowerMax 45 from an eBay power seller. If it had been from a seller with no feedback or overseas one might think its a scam at that price.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Check into Longevity, they distribute There own brand, yes maid in China, but 30 day money back guarentee and a 5 year parts warantee.   There service is great! and the price is good.   I wanted a plasma cutter but could not affoard the big blue.  So I purchased a three function machine from Longevity, stick, TIG, Plasma     The first machine did not work the way that I though it should, and it was replaced with in 3 days.   As it turned out the first machine was a good one, the prtoblem was operator error!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:You guys are missing the boat, yet another GREAT deal on a 45.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...OIBUAA:US:1123http://www.PlasmaMetalCutter.comGiantTech Cut40DGiantTech Cut50DGiantTech CT520DGiantTech Tig200sGiantTech Arc200GiantTech Tig200PACDCMiller MM210No Brand Chinese Chop SawNo Brand Chinese 4" Angle Grinder