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Old 02-03-2012, 10:05 PM   #1
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Question Budget plasma - anyone used Ramsond, or should I keep looking?

I am new to body work, but finally recently bought a mig. Now I am trying to figure out how to squeeze some money out of my limited truck budget for a plasma so I can cut some things to weld!

I have 220 in my garage, and 40 or 50 amps is no problem. I have a (small) compressor, so not much concern there. I have read a lot of 'buy the biggest capacity you can afford'. I have never used a plasma torch before. My wife is not at all interested in me spending any money, as I just bought a welder, so I was looking hard at cheap.

I have read quite a few good things about the Ramsond 50DY, for a budget-minded plasma. It has capacity for probably anything I would want to do down the road. The only negative I have seen, even for a hobby-level user, is the cheap torch on the end.

My questions:
1) Does anyone here have any experience with Ramsond, and what are your thoughts?
2)If I go Ramsond, any suggestions on upgrading the torch?
3) Are there better options for a budget plasma cutter?
4) Should I forget 'budget', and just wait until I have enough saved up for something better? If better, what?
5) I come to this site because I value the opinions and experience here; tell me what you have and why you like it or hate it! I really like knowing the 'why'.
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