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Amazon Plasma Cutters....anyone?

Discussion in 'Electrical' started by Cruzer, Jun 2, 2023.

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    Tried to buy a plasma cutter with the 25% off HF coupon and got denied but it was a blessing in disguise cuz I would've paid more than what's on Amazon. Never bothered to look on Amazon thinking it would be cheap shit, which it is, cheap$ but some have got decent reviews.

    Anyone have actual experience with Amazon plasma cutters?

    Looking at this one:
    $249 LOTOS LTP5000D Plasma Cutter, 2024 Upgraded 5/8" 16mm Clean Cut 3/4" 20mm Severance Cut 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Metal Cutter Machine, Plasma Cutting Equipment, Dual Voltage 120V or 240V, Brown
    https://www.amazon.com/Lotos-LTP500...mzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3
     
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    I got a decent one from Jeg’s a few years ago. I think it was $250-300. Haven’t had trouble cutting 1/4” plate. It’s rated for 3/8 but don’t generally use stuff that heavy.
     
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    I want one of these but uhh yeah it's 10 grand

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    Most of them work fine as hobbyist grade plasma cutters. Be sure to pick one with a standardized torch and cheap consumables. I'd recommend a PT-31 torch(or other PT series)... the consumables are dirt cheap and you'll be eating them up pretty fast unless you have shop grade dried air. I actually ordered a cheap tig/stick/plasma combo off Amazon and was pleasantly surprised, even the dc tig worked decently.
     
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    Don’t let a thing like money stand in the way of your dreams.
     
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    For $1500 you can get a desktop plasma table minus the torch, but if you are committed to water then take luck :rofl:
     
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    Y’all killin me! Trying to go cheap here :rofl:
     
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Edit: run it on 220/240
     
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    Cheap shit, yes! Well at least until you buy 50' of 8ga SO cord, male/female ends for the cord and a male for the plasma unit. Then the cheap starts to fade a bit. Unless of course you already have the 240 extension cord. Luckily I did!
     
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    This one you listed looks to have very similar features as the one Mike reviewed. Just that it’s $150 more but also has more reviews. Gamble at your own risk :spending:
     
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    Agreed on the YouTube University flunkees which is why I'm inclined to go off of real world experience from any of the fellas here before I pull the trigger on one.
     
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    The PrimeWeld was up there in price compared to the Bestarc.... fuck it, just pulled the trigger on the Bestarc. Gonna take a month to get here so I guess it's coming straight from China :fingerscrossed:

    Now, to get a compressor....
     
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    I think you got the last one lol. No longer available :rofl:
     
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    The Dirty T ( ^_^)_且

    I wasn't looking for a plasma cutter, but the one you linked is only $204 right now. I might just order one at that price.
     
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    The one I linked is the 50A version. It redirects you to the 45A version. Not sure if that really matters. Maybe if you’re pushing 1/2” or 5/8”. 45 would be fine for me. Might get one too :fistbump:
     
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    The Dirty T ( ^_^)_且

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6si8Xp8P-M
     
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    That's ridiculously cheap. Like "impulse buy" cheap lol
     
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    Back in the 90's, I used to use a couple of 3-phase plasma cutters when I worked in the boatyards in the UK. I'm not sure how much more advanced they are nowadays but I should imagine they are still subject to the same issues with tips. Cutting 3/8ths and 1/2" steel plates all day long was probably more heavy duty than most on here would encounter but I'd be inclined to advise two things - buy the best you possibly can and avoid Amazon if you don't want shit.
     
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