For those with PLASMA cutters! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slammd72 · 07-17-2006, 08:27 PM

I've finally got the funds together to get a plasma cutter and was looking for some input on different brands that you guys that have and use. i.e. pros and cons of your machine.

*Shane* · 07-17-2006, 09:05 PM

I have the small 110 VAC Lincoln.

Works very well for body panels and thinner gage stuff up to 1/4" thick. Best money I have ever spent on tools for body work and frame mods, next to my welder & auto-darkening welding helmet that is.

If you plan on doing any slicin' and dicin' of thicker materials, I would look at their larger 220 VAC models.

7deuce · 07-17-2006, 09:23 PM

I rock the HOBART 220V and I give the same reviews as above.. The plasma cutter is the best money spent.

Rokcrln · 07-17-2006, 09:46 PM

I run the Hypertherm 380. It has been great for over three yr's now. Slices 3/8" plate no problem. But for me the best tool I have bought so far is my (press, break, shear & punch) 4500 Iron Worker Pro!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

7deuce · 07-17-2006, 09:54 PM

ROKcrln, sounds like your a baller with all that equipment. Im jealous. Press and Break would be KILLER.

slammd72 · 07-17-2006, 10:02 PM

i was thinking of this Miller. Does anyone have this one? It claims that it will produce a quality 1/2" cut when stood off. is this correct?

does anyone use the stand off accessory? or the circle cutting attachments?
and do they work well?

PBFAB.COM · 07-18-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by slammd72

i was thinking of this Miller. Does anyone have this one? It claims that it will produce a quality 1/2" cut when stood off. is this correct?

does anyone use the stand off accessory? or the circle cutting attachments?
and do they work well?

I got one of those... bought it and a Millermatic 210 at the same time... It works very well. It has been running strong for 4 years now. I would definitely recommend it. Bought the stand-off and used it until it broke... two weeks later!

PBFAB.COM · 07-18-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I run the Hypertherm 380. It has been great for over three yr's now. Slices 3/8" plate no problem. But for me the best tool I have bought so far is my (press, break, shear & punch) 4500 Iron Worker Pro!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Wish I had an ironworker.

slammd72 · 07-18-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I got one of those... bought it and a Millermatic 210 at the same time... It works very well. It has been running strong for 4 years now. I would definitely recommend it. Bought the stand-off and used it until it broke... two weeks later!

Thanks for the input... I've got a Millermatic 175. The welder is awesome, but it is getting to the point now where the cutoff wheel, sawzall, and band saw are getting too time consuming. And plus i found that Miller for under $1100 shipped here

also dont you have a CNC plasma? details?

AirMale · 07-18-2006, 11:26 AM

I have a Millermatic 210 and the Hobart 625 plasma cutter (identical to the Miller 625) and love them more with every new project. Got them both on Ebay from the same place mentioned above. Indiana Oxygen Welding supplies=Exc. service and flawless shipping!

PBFAB.COM · 07-18-2006, 02:09 PM

The cut-off wheel stops being fun once you get thicker than 14ga! (If it ever was fun to begin with!)

The plasma cutter will become your new best friend! I still smile every time I use mine.

robsm88 · 07-19-2006, 08:48 PM

I use a torch since I can not afford a plasma cutter at home. I just can't justify needing it for home use.

Guilty By Design · 07-19-2006, 09:00 PM

We used to have a little esab plasma but we got rid of it because the consumables were crazy expensive. We got the Hypertherm 1000 because we do alot of heavy fab work. It will cut up to 1'' if we take our time but it absolutely destroies sheetmetal. So whatever you get make sure it is within the range of what youll be using it for most of the time. Presses and ironworkers are fun

07-17-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
slammd72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 225	For those with PLASMA cutters! I've finally got the funds together to get a plasma cutter and was looking for some input on different brands that you guys that have and use. i.e. pros and cons of your machine.

07-17-2006, 09:05 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! I have the small 110 VAC Lincoln. Works very well for body panels and thinner gage stuff up to 1/4" thick. Best money I have ever spent on tools for body work and frame mods, next to my welder & auto-darkening welding helmet that is. If you plan on doing any slicin' and dicin' of thicker materials, I would look at their larger 220 VAC models.

07-17-2006, 09:23 PM	#3
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! I rock the HOBART 220V and I give the same reviews as above.. The plasma cutter is the best money spent.

07-17-2006, 09:46 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! I run the Hypertherm 380. It has been great for over three yr's now. Slices 3/8" plate no problem. But for me the best tool I have bought so far is my (press, break, shear & punch) 4500 Iron Worker Pro! Kevin LFD Inc.

07-17-2006, 09:54 PM	#5
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! ROKcrln, sounds like your a baller with all that equipment. Im jealous. Press and Break would be KILLER.

07-17-2006, 10:02 PM	#6
slammd72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 225	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! i was thinking of this Miller. Does anyone have this one? It claims that it will produce a quality 1/2" cut when stood off. is this correct? does anyone use the stand off accessory? or the circle cutting attachments? and do they work well?

07-18-2006, 11:26 AM	#10
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! I have a Millermatic 210 and the Hobart 625 plasma cutter (identical to the Miller 625) and love them more with every new project. Got them both on Ebay from the same place mentioned above. Indiana Oxygen Welding supplies=Exc. service and flawless shipping! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

07-18-2006, 02:09 PM	#11
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! The cut-off wheel stops being fun once you get thicker than 14ga! (If it ever was fun to begin with!) The plasma cutter will become your new best friend! I still smile every time I use mine.

07-19-2006, 08:48 PM	#12
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! I use a torch since I can not afford a plasma cutter at home. I just can't justify needing it for home use.

07-19-2006, 09:00 PM	#13
Guilty By Design Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Joplin, Missouri Posts: 41	Re: For those with PLASMA cutters! We used to have a little esab plasma but we got rid of it because the consumables were crazy expensive. We got the Hypertherm 1000 because we do alot of heavy fab work. It will cut up to 1'' if we take our time but it absolutely destroies sheetmetal. So whatever you get make sure it is within the range of what youll be using it for most of the time. Presses and ironworkers are fun



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