[Shop-talk] Need to buy a plasma cutter for school

[David C.]

My Tech Ed director needs to spend some money this summer and I can use 
a new plasma cutter for my welding lab.  I can probably spend $1000-1500 
or so, would prefer single phase 230, but have 3 phase available, and 
need something that the kids won't be able to destroy for a while. 
Reasonably priced consumables would be good, too.

Any suggestions?

thanks
Dave