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by Adam
Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter
Replies: 12
Views: 2137

Re: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter

That's fantastic! Exactly what I was looking for!
by Adam
Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter
Replies: 12
Views: 2137

Re: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter

Played with the machine tonight. It is everything promised and more.

First cut was in some 1/4" angle. zipped it right off. Then hacked on some old plow disks etc. Really nice piece of kit.

Found a video where a guy cuts 3/4" plate with the little thing... On 110.
by Adam
Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter
Replies: 12
Views: 2137

Re: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter

Why would you need talking into a Hypertherm ? Well, my original want was a Victor machine for $900... which I think would have served my purposes. Local welding jobber (Airgas) told me that they have lots of issues, and that I really wanted the Hypertherm. It was $400 out of my budget, but I bough...
by Adam
Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Just purchased a Plasma Cutter
Replies: 12
Views: 2137

Just purchased a Plasma Cutter

I was talked into a Hypertherm 30XP... Anything you'd buy / have on hand other than what came with the thing? I know it's a small machine, but 99% of the stuff I will be doing will be way under 1/4" and 3 minutes of cutting is a LOT of cutting. So if you have any tips and tricks you can share f...
by Adam
Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:03 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from SC
Replies: 4
Views: 496

Hello from SC

Hi there, My name is Adam, I am from the upstate of SC. As a maintenance technician and living on a farm, I have always "welded", well, stuck stuff together to get by. I came across WeldingTipsAndTricks.com while youtubing and I am looking to educate myself and trying to be a little better...