plasma cutters

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   years ago when plasma cutters first came on the scene... i tried a esab, great machine but for $800 then i figured WTH do i need to spend $800 for something cool to cut sheet metal? as i have all types of sheet metal cutting tools... shears, air shears,cutoff tool,grinders, torch, air nibbler, etc.

well fast forward almost 20 years... last weekend while using an oxy/acetylene torch i accidentally cut through the oxygen hose  ( oh what a flame burning!) well couldn't find any place on a sunday that carried new hoses  so i removed the bad section and reconnected the fittings  but by now the bottles are nearing empty!  so i decide now may be a good time to finally buy a plasma cutter...

 after some online research, i came to the conclusion to buy the 40 amp eastwood plasma cutter $499 

 well today it arrived  

so i quickly assembled it and did a quick trial... i just used the 110v feature and cut through some 10 or 12 ga. galvanized rocker material, paint and all! effortlessly!

 i'm impressed with it can't wait to try it out more 

Edited by californiajohnny - 17-October-2017 at 5:59PM

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californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14566	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: plasma cutters Posted: 17-October-2017 at 5:55PM
	years ago when plasma cutters first came on the scene... i tried a esab, great machine but for $800 then i figured WTH do i need to spend $800 for something cool to cut sheet metal? as i have all types of sheet metal cutting tools... shears, air shears,cutoff tool,grinders, torch, air nibbler, etc. well fast forward almost 20 years... last weekend while using an oxy/acetylene torch i accidentally cut through the oxygen hose ( oh what a flame burning!) well couldn't find any place on a sunday that carried new hoses so i removed the bad section and reconnected the fittings but by now the bottles are nearing empty! so i decide now may be a good time to finally buy a plasma cutter... after some online research, i came to the conclusion to buy the 40 amp eastwood plasma cutter $499 well today it arrived so i quickly assembled it and did a quick trial... i just used the 110v feature and cut through some 10 or 12 ga. galvanized rocker material, paint and all! effortlessly! i'm impressed with it can't wait to try it out more Edited by californiajohnny - 17-October-2017 at 5:59PM
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14566	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-October-2017 at 5:56PM

	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

russosborne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01-January-2015 Location: Glendale AZ Status: Offline Points: 664	Post Options Post Reply Quote russosborne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-October-2017 at 7:15PM
	What do you need as far as other stuff to cut with that? Or can you unbox it, plug it in, and start cutting? Thanks, Russ

ilyes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09-January-2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Status: Offline Points: 3782	Post Options Post Reply Quote ilyes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-October-2017 at 11:24PM
	You need an air compressor.