Search found 4 matches

by cfiifly
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:22 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2818

Re: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed

Go to weldingweb.com and contact mechanic416. Or call George at georgesplasmacuttingshop.com I think is the address. He repairs Chinese plasma machines and knows them inside and out. You can tell him Southpaw referred you. The other guy that can result explain the differences is Jim Colt he is on t...
by cfiifly
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:16 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2818

Re: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed

If a plasma cutter is rated for 1/2" material...it can certainly cut all the way down to the thinnest materials. If there is a choice of consumables.....such as nozzles (some call them "tips") that are rated for 20 or 30 amp cutting....then you can turn the amperage down, install the...
by cfiifly
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2818

Re: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed

I've never used a plasma cutter. Harbor Freight (HF) has a 40 amp plasma cutter on sale this month (Aug 2016) for $399. RF start. Advertised as cutting 5/8" - 3/4". WIll this cutter blow holes/hack up 10-18 gauge, or will it cut thin metal cleanly? Also - if you own or have experience wit...
by cfiifly
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:26 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed
Replies: 14
Views: 2818

Plasma Cutter Pre-Buy Guidance Needed

I've never used a plasma cutter. Harbor Freight (HF) has a 40 amp plasma cutter on sale this month (Aug 2016) for $399. RF start. Advertised as cutting 5/8" - 3/4". WIll this cutter blow holes/hack up 10-18 gauge, or will it cut thin metal cleanly? Also - if you own or have experience with...