Thermal Dynamics 52 or 82

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Hello,I'm getting started shopping.....I have no experience with PC's, other than reading here.I do know that when cutting it would be almost never that I cut anything over 1/2" thick.Most times the thickest will be 3/8".I know the 52 says it's rated 1/2" as the "recommended" cut.In the real world will the 52 do everything I need? Or should I go to an 82?Thanks, BTI
Reply:just getting started shopping myself and as i understand it Thermal Dynamics is no longer over rating there machines . a half inch rated machine is a half inch machine. seems the ones that used to " sever " 1-1/8" were rated at 3/4 or 7/8 ( my esab was )the 52 is rated at 1/2 inch with a sever of 1-1/8http://www.thermadyne.com/thermaldyn...t/view/75/239/insert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:1400 dollars for a td 52 on ebay looks like a deal to me .insert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:Their rating is for a thickness that the machine can cut well all day long from what I gather.  The 52 should be more than adequate.  The 38 would probably even be OK.  More is better for plasma cutters though.Rene
Reply:I was looking at those 1400 ones on ebay....free shipping.I was pretty sure I wanted the 52 but I HATE HATE HATE to buy twice.I will more than likely buy a 52 when I get one.Thanks
Reply:buy the 52 , if you need bigger i will give you 700 for it so you can upgradeinsert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:Wow thats sooooo nice of you ........BTI