Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: AtomicDog]
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05/23/11 07:33 PM
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I have a Thermal Dynamics unit very happy with it. It has auto volt sensor so it will run on 110 or 220 just buy changing the plug.
70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake
best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: Challenger 1]
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05/23/11 08:48 PM
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pishta
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8 buck garage sale jig saw! (sorry, I would love a plasma cutter too, they are amazing) along with a waterjet.
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: pishta]
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05/23/11 10:36 PM
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dont know about the others but my Thermal Dynamics is made in the U.S.A
70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake
best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: RobX4406]
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05/23/11 11:59 PM
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hypertherm are built completely in hanover,NH,usa. and the employees own the company. the thermal dynamics torch/leads are made in mexico,and the power inverters are made in the USA,for them,....in NH.......so price shop wisely,they both sell great products.
Last edited by superbyrd; 05/24/11 12:00 AM.
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: AtomicDog]
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05/26/11 12:25 AM
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I've had a USAweld Microcut 301 for about 6 months and have not 1 complaint, works great. Made in Italy. Only cuts upto 3/8ths though. http://www.usaweld.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=47
Last edited by HemiRick; 05/26/11 12:27 AM.
Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: HemiRick]
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05/26/11 02:24 AM
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Have a hypertherm that will do 1" and is 220. Works great, bought used off craigslist for $600 with a bunch of consumables. Very nice unit, easy to move around about the size of two big boot boxes or so. Also have a lincoln that will do well over 1". Consumables are pricey but man it works nice even down to little decorative thin stuff. I would just say stay away from ones with swivel heads on the torch that do all sorts of stuff. I had one a couple years ago, I think it was a thermal dynamics, and the head was a pain on long straight cuts because it wanted to pivot. I would still have it though if some a-hole didn't rob me! You'll like any of them though really, they are so handy.
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
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05/26/11 09:19 AM
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Anyone with the Thermal Dynamics using the Drag-gun unit? I have seen a few used ones near me at a decent price. Scott
Scott
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
[Re: AtomicDog]
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05/26/11 04:47 PM
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I've got a Thermo Dynamics Pak10? thats 20? years old. Works fine. It'll do 1/2" alum, which is like 3/4"? steel. However, as mentioned, the consumables, tips, cups, etc are the the real cost of useage, kinda like Kodak giving you a free camera if you bought their film days.
Last edited by jcc; 05/26/11 04:48 PM.
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
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Re: Plasma cutter - what are you using?
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05/28/11 09:24 PM
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RestoRick
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I am still using my Esab plasma that I bought used 15 years ago. It's huge compared to to todays units but it has never broke down.
Chally1... your pic cracks me up!!... do you bask in that hot tub while looking over your cool tools?
And for the topic- I have a small HTP one that's super portable and will do up to 3/8"... plenty for any car stuff I encounter. model 380 (looks like the newer model is micro 400) I've had it for just over 10 yrs. and has worked flawlessly. Consumables are reasonable too.
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