[TR] plasma cutters - Any got one worth buying

[Doug Hamilton]

I have a Hobart Airforce 250ci http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/plasma/airforce250ci/
It has an internal compresor so it's as convenient to use as a sawzall plug it into 120v and go. I've cut copper and steel with it. The cuts are cleaner than any saw I've used, and I've cut 1/4" wall steel pipe with no problem. The duty cycle is a lot lower than bigger machines I've used but to get a significant increase in duty cycle you need a 220v machine and double the money. I got mine for $849.00. Now that I have it wonder why I waited so long to buy one.
One last thought it takes some practice to do really neat cuts with it, but it takes less skill than trying to do neat work with a sawzall or jig saw.

Doug Hamilton
1960 Triumph TR3A
1963 Fiat Cabriolet

Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:01:20 -0700
From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag at gmail.com>
To: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] plasma cutters - Any got one worth buying
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I have a front fender/ wing I cut off with a sawsall for  a Stag. I'll
really like to clean it up so i can use in on  car.

Am I wasting my time or should invest in one? I have some other body work to
do.

Sujit

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