When I bought mine, I decided to stay with popular name brands and
bought a used Hypertherm Powermax 350. I wanted something that I knew
my local dealers could support for parts and consumables. I was afraid
to go the "combination" route, but then, I already had mig, tig and
stick welders as well as torches.
On 1/5/2011 6:06 PM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
> OK, I've decided to get a plasma cutter for sure. I am figuring I can
> budget up to $900 for one.
>
> The problem, when I look on Craigslist, there are tons out there. Are
> there any brands to stay away from? Is there anything that I should look
> for if buying used?
>
> Here is one that caught my eye...
>
> <http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/2144198532.html>
>
> It's a 3 in one unit. Does anyone know if this is a buy or a POS?
>
> I like the idea of the Miller Spectrum. 625 X-TREME. It says it can do
> 5/8th (and has a video to show it.) Is this too 'light duty'? I do like
> the automatic settings. But the price is a little high unless I find a
> used one.
>
> This one REALLY caught my eye. The price is amazing...
>
> <http://cnj.craigslist.org/tls/2089142977.html>
>
> But the one that really seems to be a good deal is...
>
> <http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/2132166067.html>
>
> Note, I don't have a TIG welder, so it might be nice to get a combo unit.
>
> Of course, I have to also consider the HF one...
> <
> http://www.harborfreight.com/230-volt-inverter-plasma-cutter-with-digital-dis
> play-95136.html
> But that one seems light (only 1/2" cut)
>
> So, what's the wisdom here have to say? What would you do? Are their
> units out there I should be looking at?
>
> Thanks again. I hope to buy the unit tomorrow if I can.
>
> Moose
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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