Which plasma cutter?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Des Allemands LA
Which plasma cutter?
I am in the market for a plasma cutter for the shop. I will be working on smaller stuff (1/2" or less thick). Everyone's input on what you're using now is especially helpful. Also if anyone has one for sale PM me or e-mail me.
shinklin @ *** . net
Thanks,
ltlevil
shinklin @ *** . net
Thanks,
ltlevil
Melting Slicks
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
I have a Weiler model 380 made by Lincoln/Miller. I find it cheaper than running a cutting torch and does nice clean cuts without all the heat warpage a torch does.
Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Get a Hobart, Miller, ESAB, or Lincolin. I have a Hobart 400 and am looking at a Miller 1000.
If you are doing home stuff 110/220 is tha way to go. Production work a 220/480 unit would make more sense.
If you want to do good looking Hand stuff get the guides and standoff trolley
Or do what we did... CNC it.
If you are doing home stuff 110/220 is tha way to go. Production work a 220/480 unit would make more sense.
If you want to do good looking Hand stuff get the guides and standoff trolley
Or do what we did... CNC it.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Des Allemands LA
Thanks for the info guys, while looking I found a couple of muti purpose machines. Plasma Arc, TIG and Stick weld. May try one of these out if so, I'll post my results.
ltlevil
ltlevil
