Or this unit, brand new, with a warranty for $1370 from Thermal Dynamics. That's cheaper than a Hypertherm 30XP, but with the cut power of a 45XP. https://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/thermal-dynamics-cutmaster-52-plasma-cutter-1-5130-1 Thanks, I checked out the CutMaster 58 and i think i'm gonna...

The Thermal Dynamics is out of warranty. 7 years old

I was going to order an Everlast PowerPlasma 60 ($1099 ) this weekend and then i found a lightly used (so the guy says) Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 82 for $1200.
What one should i chose?
I would love to buy a Hypertherm 45, but just can't swing 2K
Thanks for any advice.

Dewalt Makes a nice one too...the most important thing when buying one, is to make sure you get the highest Amp/Hour battery you can. that goes for any cordless tool. Dewalt has a battery that is 6 A/H The battery will not only hold a charge longer, but you will get a lot more charging cycles out of...

kawasaki green.
I painted a welding cart with paint i got from Walmart i think it was called "garden green" wasn't a perfect match, but really close

Nice, he can roast hot dogs on the points...

Yeah, i even built the hyd. tank.I built the splitter about 7 years ago and always wanted a lift.
my back won't let me lift the billets anymore.
I'm just learning how to use the forum and post pictures

I see that Weldingcity has really great prices on they're consumables, are they worth buying?
I was thinking about trying they're gas lens kits,

$5.50/lb seems expensive? My LwS sells er70-2 for $2.90 lb. they put it on a scale and weigh it. It doesn't matter if you buy one pound or 50/lb, it's it's 2.90/lb

Thank you, i appreciate the advice and the info.

Hello, This is my first post, I never did a proper introduction , I’m a little awkward that way..lol I served in the US Navy 1986-1990 (Aviation, I worked on A-6 intruders) after that I got into the construction field (asphalt Paving) and have been doing that for the past 28 years. I’m no welder by ...