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Ackattack · 03-15-2009, 11:20 PM

OK, maybe not quite like the title says....but....

This morning I sold a set of wheels that I had on my corvette. I sold the corvette a few weeks ago, so I didn't have a need for these. Got $800 for them.

Then I came inside, sat down at the computer and a guy I know of (somewhat local) was selling a plasma cutter, asking $1000 for it or trade. So I emailed him and we agreed on $800 plus a set of wheels with ET streets (also for the corvette)

So I go to pick up the plasma cutter and hand over the other wheels.

So I got rid of 6 wheels/tires and got a plasma cutter. Kinda funny, a buddy of mine called me last week asking me about welders, and I told him my next "tool" was going to be a plasma cutter, but not for awhile (I'd priced them out already). He also told me that he has the controller and software for a CNC plasma table, so now we're going to build a table and set that up.

Oh, btw, the plasma cutter I got is a Lincoln Pro-cut 55. Got it home and did a few test cuts.

OARNGESI · 03-16-2009, 06:00 AM

Congratulations whats its first job for it

Andy4639 · 03-16-2009, 06:15 AM

That's nice. What size will it cut up too!

Ackattack · 03-16-2009, 09:17 AM

It's max is 1", but recommended for up to 3/4". Either way, it's way more than I'll probably ever use.

Don't know what my first real job will be, since I have all the metal repair on my truck done (sure would have been nice when I was doing that.

I've been toying with the idea of buying a jeep, so I'm sure I could make some suspension pieces with it.

72freak · 03-16-2009, 09:30 AM

We finally wired a plug for mine this week after having it for 6 months.....I cant wait to cut something!!!

Skirkpat · 03-16-2009, 10:00 AM

I have a Miller 625, By far the coolest tool I have ever owned, you will love it and wonder how you have done W/O it. Makes "loosening up" large bolts alot easier!!! They are so precise you can just cut them off flush and knock them out the back, leaves what they were holding nice, and cool...My next purchase will be a TIG Welder,

caminokid · 03-16-2009, 12:38 PM

Thats on my list of tools to own. I want a gantry crane from harbor freight for lifting cabs and beds....with a electric wench. I finally broke down and bought a compressor friday since mine blow up this winter.

Jerry Jones · 03-16-2009, 01:21 PM

Very cool, congrats.

**El Jay** · 03-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Nice.
Great deal.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-16-2009, 04:37 PM

Thats awesome. They make working on stuff so much easyier. I want to get one someday.

fastwillie 696969 · 03-17-2009, 02:25 AM

come over and cut up my x wife car

NONHOG · 03-17-2009, 04:09 PM

Looking forward to some project pics !

03-15-2009, 11:20 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter OK, maybe not quite like the title says....but.... This morning I sold a set of wheels that I had on my corvette. I sold the corvette a few weeks ago, so I didn't have a need for these. Got $800 for them. Then I came inside, sat down at the computer and a guy I know of (somewhat local) was selling a plasma cutter, asking $1000 for it or trade. So I emailed him and we agreed on $800 plus a set of wheels with ET streets (also for the corvette) So I go to pick up the plasma cutter and hand over the other wheels. So I got rid of 6 wheels/tires and got a plasma cutter. Kinda funny, a buddy of mine called me last week asking me about welders, and I told him my next "tool" was going to be a plasma cutter, but not for awhile (I'd priced them out already). He also told me that he has the controller and software for a CNC plasma table, so now we're going to build a table and set that up. Oh, btw, the plasma cutter I got is a Lincoln Pro-cut 55. Got it home and did a few test cuts. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-16-2009, 06:00 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter Congratulations whats its first job for it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-16-2009, 06:15 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter That's nice. What size will it cut up too! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-16-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter It's max is 1", but recommended for up to 3/4". Either way, it's way more than I'll probably ever use. Don't know what my first real job will be, since I have all the metal repair on my truck done (sure would have been nice when I was doing that. I've been toying with the idea of buying a jeep, so I'm sure I could make some suspension pieces with it. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-16-2009, 09:30 AM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter We finally wired a plug for mine this week after having it for 6 months.....I cant wait to cut something!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-16-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter I have a Miller 625, By far the coolest tool I have ever owned, you will love it and wonder how you have done W/O it. Makes "loosening up" large bolts alot easier!!! They are so precise you can just cut them off flush and knock them out the back, leaves what they were holding nice, and cool...My next purchase will be a TIG Welder,

03-16-2009, 12:38 PM	#7
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,265	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter Thats on my list of tools to own. I want a gantry crane from harbor freight for lifting cabs and beds....with a electric wench. I finally broke down and bought a compressor friday since mine blow up this winter. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

03-16-2009, 01:21 PM	#8
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter Very cool, congrats. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-16-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter Nice. Great deal. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-16-2009, 04:37 PM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter Thats awesome. They make working on stuff so much easyier. I want to get one someday. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-17-2009, 02:25 AM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter come over and cut up my x wife car __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

03-17-2009, 04:09 PM	#12
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: cleaned out the garage....found a plasma cutter Looking forward to some project pics ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.



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