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Sal's '55 Chevy · 12-14-2010, 12:52 PM

So I been looking for a plasma cutter for cams anyone know of any plasma out in the market that are great but affordable?
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deiinc · 12-14-2010, 01:16 PM

I got a Hypertherm powermax 30 made right here in the good ol USA. Nice hobby, small shop unit. Nice and easy to use. Plugs into 115V wall outlet. I just cut some 1/4" mild steel with it last night. Do your research there's are a lot of "not so good" plasma cutters out there.
They have a variety of units depending your needs.
https://www.hypertherm.com/en/Produc...lasma/Systems/

hope this helps...

Wasted Income · 12-14-2010, 01:30 PM

I also have the Hypertherm Powermax 30. It's a badass little rig that will run on 110VAC 20 amp, or 220VAC 30 amp. Love it. It's essentially the same unit as the compact Miller unit.

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-14-2010, 02:04 PM

I've got a Miller Spectrum 375 and it's great.
It can switch from 110v to 220v with a simple flip of a switch. I bought a Miller mainly because Miller has dealers everywhere, so any issues, it's just a trip to the local weld supply.
One word of advise; these things suck up amps. Check the service in your garage to see if you can handle it and your compressor at the same time.
In 110v mode mine needs a full 30a. I recently added a receptacle and use it 220 now.

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-14-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

110VAC 20 amp, or 220VAC 30 amp

I think you have the amperage backwards don't you?

Wvgearhead · 12-14-2010, 08:55 PM

Another vote for the hypertherm powermax30. I should have bought one a long time ago. Really a great machine. The new powermax has a smaller torch head, which is great for cutting up against corners or in tight spots.

fabguy · 12-14-2010, 09:20 PM

Miller, spectrum 2050 will do just great. Mine cuts 1" plate with no problem.

dwcsr · 12-14-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I think you have the amperage backwards don't you?

He has it right, The 110 can only put out 20 amps and the 220 can put out 30 amps. Its not the breaker load. 220 breaker is 20 and 110 is 30.

Sal's '55 Chevy · 12-14-2010, 11:34 PM

the hypertherm powermax30 seems not to have a compressor built in it i was wanting a compressor built in it but very affortable.

Spackle100 · 12-15-2010, 01:40 PM

Good article on plasma cutters: http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ers/index.html

Woodbutcher · 12-16-2010, 12:35 AM

A buddy of mine bought a Chinese made plasma cutter and has been cutting all kinds of things with it, including spindles of a chevelle... for $300. It works great and for that kind of dough you cant go wrong. Came with a bunch of tips and they sell packages of tips for a decent price. We have Miller at work and it's o.k., but seems to be more finicky than my buddies GiantTech. Go figure! Here's an ebay link...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/GIANTTECH-PLASMA-...item3a602f730e

Gobbles · 12-16-2010, 06:09 PM

Ahh I really want a plasma cutter! Congrats on the soon to be x-mas present!

Sal's '55 Chevy · 12-17-2010, 02:16 AM

i have a hobalt welder so i was looking and they are hobalt plasma cutters as well the welder hasnt gave me any problem so i figure maybe i could just get the hobalt plasma cutter. it sales at northern tools for like 700 or so but i have also heard about that giant tech plasma its caught my eye as well.

12-14-2010, 12:52 PM	#1
Sal's '55 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 158	Plasma cutter for Xmas So I been looking for a plasma cutter for cams anyone know of any plasma out in the market that are great but affordable? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '55 Chevy PU 2nd Series '97 Chevy Silverado XCab '13 GMC Sierra

12-14-2010, 01:16 PM	#2
deiinc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lebanon NH Posts: 14	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas I got a Hypertherm powermax 30 made right here in the good ol USA. Nice hobby, small shop unit. Nice and easy to use. Plugs into 115V wall outlet. I just cut some 1/4" mild steel with it last night. Do your research there's are a lot of "not so good" plasma cutters out there. They have a variety of units depending your needs. https://www.hypertherm.com/en/Produc...lasma/Systems/ hope this helps...

12-14-2010, 01:30 PM	#3
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas I also have the Hypertherm Powermax 30. It's a badass little rig that will run on 110VAC 20 amp, or 220VAC 30 amp. Love it. It's essentially the same unit as the compact Miller unit. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-14-2010, 02:04 PM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas I've got a Miller Spectrum 375 and it's great. It can switch from 110v to 220v with a simple flip of a switch. I bought a Miller mainly because Miller has dealers everywhere, so any issues, it's just a trip to the local weld supply. One word of advise; these things suck up amps. Check the service in your garage to see if you can handle it and your compressor at the same time. In 110v mode mine needs a full 30a. I recently added a receptacle and use it 220 now. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-14-2010, 08:55 PM	#6
Wvgearhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charleston Wv Posts: 159	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas Another vote for the hypertherm powermax30. I should have bought one a long time ago. Really a great machine. The new powermax has a smaller torch head, which is great for cutting up against corners or in tight spots.

12-14-2010, 09:20 PM	#7
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas Miller, spectrum 2050 will do just great. Mine cuts 1" plate with no problem. __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

12-14-2010, 11:34 PM	#9
Sal's '55 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 158	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas the hypertherm powermax30 seems not to have a compressor built in it i was wanting a compressor built in it but very affortable. __________________ '55 Chevy PU 2nd Series '97 Chevy Silverado XCab '13 GMC Sierra

12-15-2010, 01:40 PM	#10
Spackle100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 131	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas Good article on plasma cutters: http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ers/index.html

12-16-2010, 12:35 AM	#11
Woodbutcher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prince George, BC, CAN Posts: 60	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas A buddy of mine bought a Chinese made plasma cutter and has been cutting all kinds of things with it, including spindles of a chevelle... for $300. It works great and for that kind of dough you cant go wrong. Came with a bunch of tips and they sell packages of tips for a decent price. We have Miller at work and it's o.k., but seems to be more finicky than my buddies GiantTech. Go figure! Here's an ebay link... http://cgi.ebay.ca/GIANTTECH-PLASMA-...item3a602f730e __________________ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy... Red Green Keep your stick on the ice, Woodbutcher Last edited by Woodbutcher; 12-16-2010 at 12:36 AM.

12-16-2010, 06:09 PM	#12
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas Ahh I really want a plasma cutter! Congrats on the soon to be x-mas present! __________________ Trevor "You already said spite"

12-17-2010, 02:16 AM	#13
Sal's '55 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 158	Re: Plasma cutter for Xmas i have a hobalt welder so i was looking and they are hobalt plasma cutters as well the welder hasnt gave me any problem so i figure maybe i could just get the hobalt plasma cutter. it sales at northern tools for like 700 or so but i have also heard about that giant tech plasma its caught my eye as well. __________________ '55 Chevy PU 2nd Series '97 Chevy Silverado XCab '13 GMC Sierra



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