plasma cutters

Bro. Pete · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Kinston, NC

Some excellent info.....Just to input on victor v/s harris, both are good equipment. It's probably a similiar comparison of lincoln v/s miller or ford v/s chevy. What you are used to working with is what you prefer. But since I'm here, I have Victor torches, Lincoln stick and Lincoln mig, and I drive a Chevy truck!

purplewg · Posted: Aug 28 2009 Post subject:

Bro. Pete, I am sorry for your unfortunate position of having to drive a chevy. Laughing

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Bro. Pete · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Kinston, NC

ha, ha I knew there would be at least one.

HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

There are no better trucks than a chevy. Period. Cool

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mtrammel · Posted: Aug 29 2009 Post subject:

My Plasma Cutter can cut your Chevys in half....and its Chinese! Wink

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Bro. Pete · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Kinston, NC

Well, when I grow up, I too will have a plasma cutter and I will drive it home in the back of my chevy. But keep us posted on the reliability of the chinese cutter. I want a plasma just for additional versatility and speed, but haven't bought one because of the $$$$. Currently, I use cutting wheels, O/A torch or a metal cutting saw. The saw is a 7 1/4" Clark (cheaper version of available metal cutting saws), but for around the house, it's great. I recommend anyone to still invest in good quality blades and beware of any cheap blades.

HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

Here's a piece of 1/4" angle i cut with my new plasma, I'm happy with it.

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ClydeDale · Posted: Sep 02 2009 Post subject:

I read 106 post to see a piece angle with a 90 degree cut,,,,,, thats it????

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purplewg · Posted: Sep 02 2009 Post subject:

Well, I couldn't stand it anymore. I went and bought myself an early Christmas present or a late one from last year....lol

I decided to go with the Miller 375 X-treme plasma. I have a Miller 212 MIG and a Hobart 135. I have had nothing but problems with the Hobart and I recall someone telling me to get the Miller to begin with and I didn't. I felt if I went with another brand and had problems I would want to stuff my boot up my .......... well you know where so deep I would never be able to walk again.

I almost went with the 625 X-treme but I liked the dual voltage on the 375. I use it on the farm too so the ability to run it on 120vac from a generator was appealing.
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Bro. Pete · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Kinston, NC

[b]CONGRATULATIONS! Razz

Bro. Pete · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Kinston, NC

MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE SAID, "MERRY CHRISTMAS"

mtrammel · Posted: Sep 03 2009 Post subject:

Grats! Think you will like that!
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purplewg · Posted: Sep 03 2009 Post subject:

Wonder how long it will be before we have to start paying sales tax on out of state purchases? Saved me on this purchase. I'm sure Obamer will figure out a way without a "tax increase". lol

I will let you guys know how I like it when I get it.
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purplewg · Posted: Sep 03 2009 Post subject:

Awww, you guys are just jealous. Like they say if you don't like country music change the channel... Laughing

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smokin ernie · Posted: Sep 03 2009 Post subject:

Strong work Purplewg and hillbilly, congrads on the new toys!

I am still looking for something. Getting married in a week so the funds have been put on hold, however I still have may own stash of cash just for the right one.

mrcustomsteel · Posted: Sep 04 2009 Post subject:

Great video. You can really see how tha 1/2" is maxing it out being so slow and the bevel. It really tears it up on the thin stuff though. He could have gone much faster on that 16GA.
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HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV