Thoughts on Eastwood welding machines?

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Is anybody familiar with Eastwood welding products? Ive been eyeing their 110/220 v plasma cutter. Its on sale right now for $599 and has excellent reviews. I need something that will cut through 1/4" steel. The price tag on the Hobarts, Millers, and Lincoln plasmas is too much for me.
Reply:I would spend $300 more and get the thermal dynamics cutmaster 42tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:1. Anyone can post a review, who are the reviewers?2. I do not own a Plasma Cutter, but in my limited experience with the customer service and over the telephone technical support form the Hypertherm companty when I have been called upon to repair one; if I were to buy a plasma cutter with my own money, I would choose a Hypertherm.I offer three choices: Good, Fast, & Cheap. You may pick two.Hobart AC/DC StikMate LXHarbor Freight AD HoodHarbor Freight Industrial Chop SawDeVilbis 20 Gallon, 5 HP Compressor
Reply:Buy a hypertherm you  will save money and frustration in the long run.
Reply:So the therms are right at a grand? Ill probably have to hold out for a while.Last edited by bnew17; 07-17-2012 at 09:01 PM.
Reply:I know 2 guys who own the mig 175 they sell. They both use the hell out of them and both love them. That being said I waited an extra month and opted for a Hobart 210. The Eastwoods seem to have a very good warranty and customer service so who knows?? Best of luck in your choice.
Reply:Originally Posted by bnew17So the therms are right at a grand? Ill probably have to hold out for a while.
Reply:^^I read that someone on here scored a new one (maybe on sale) for around 1025 shipped.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:I have a Eastwood tig 200,  I love it, it came with a 3 yr warranty,  I was actually surprised when I first used it, I thought it would b kinda cheesy. But its definitely a good product. I would b comfortable with buying their plasma cutter, and im halfway  considering getting one, I just don't really need one right now. http://www.philswelding.com
Reply:I bought the Eastwood plasma cutter in February, and it is a very nice machine.  I've used it mainly on auto body floor pans, etc. but I have cut some 1/8"steel with it and it worked fine.  I wanted a 'name brand' plasma, but I couldn't afford it, so I bought the Eastwood.  Read the reviews on their site and see what people think of it.  For what I've been using it for, it works just fine, and I think you'll be alright using it on 1/4" steel, although I'd recommend using it on 220 if you do.  Also, consider how much you'll be using it.  If you're going to be cutting a lot of steel every day, then you might want to consider a more powerful, name brand model.
Reply:It will slice through 1/4" steel like butter on 220V.  Never bothered to try 110V because it would be pointless since I have 220V, lol.Consumables don't last very long because the torch uses outdated technology, but they are pretty cheap.  A set of 10 swirl rings/10 electrodes/10 nozzles is less than $30 straight form china.
Reply:Oscar,You may want to check out my ebay page on my web site for consumables. I carry better ones then those cheap ones from China. And if you really want good consumables buy the Hypertherm max40 consumables for it.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Originally Posted by mechanic416Oscar,You may want to check out my ebay page on my web site for consumables. I carry better ones then those cheap ones from China. And if you really want good consumables buy the Hypertherm max40 consumables for it.
Reply:If you are using the OEM type tips they are drag tips. Pipe tips will cut 1/2" a lot faster and cleaner.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Before you buy anything from eastwood look at the eastwood ebay page. Sales usually hit there first and still carry the same warranty. Sometimes it's even worth it for free shippingTorchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by mechanic416If you are using the OEM type tips they are drag tips. Pipe tips will cut 1/2" a lot faster and cleaner.
Reply:A pipe tip and a standoff makes cleaner cuts. Free hand for bevel cuts and piercing. Just remember the pipe tips do not touch the metal like the drag tips.Here are pictures of tips I carry for the Eastwood Plasma Cutter. The first is a standoff with a short pipe tip. Next is (lift to right) a short pipe tip, a long pipe tip, a short drag tip and a long drag tip.last is a long pipe tip installed Attached Imageswww.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Great pics and thanks for the info.  I didn't know you could literally drag the oem tip, as I always read you had to hold it about 1/16"-1/8" from the work piece.  Your parts on your Ebay look nice.  I'm eye'ing that standoff, or maybe even the roller guide.