Best 3/4" plasma cutter for under 2K??

[Backwoods Welding]

Thanks! That is just part of what I do, that pit is 3/16" thick, almost 1/4" and I cut it all out in about 45 minutes.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Start a new thread on this great firepit. Wondering how you bent the metal into a ball.

Oh, I second the everlast product. Got me a 50 as well cuts like butta'

 

[Backwoods Welding]

I actually order the pits in two halves, weld them together and then lay out the design and cut. Each half is $125.

 

[crazyal]

I have an Everlast PP60 and it's done everything I've asked of it. I buy my supplies for it off of ebay. I'm sure the stuff I get off ebay isn't high quality and since I only use it on rare occasions they don't last long. If I was going to do any sort of production work or even use it on a monthly basis I think I would spend the extra money on the Hypertherm. I think in the long term you'll break even once you figure in the cost of supplies. It'll take a long time though.

 

[Industrial Toys]

It's well worth checking out the price of consumables before buying. The purchase price is just the start. I have a Hypertherm and they arn't too bad for consumables. I also needed a torch connector part once that they had trouble getting so they gave me an upgraded torch for free. Can't beat the service on the commercial rigs. They could have just said, hey it's obsolete. Here is the price of a new torch assembly.

And, I bought the thing used! I didn't even have a business relationship with them.

 

[Shield Arc]

WOW! That fire pit is amazing! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[dragoneggs]

WOW! That fire pit is amazing! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Agreed... hoping Backwoods will show us a little of how he fabbed it!

 

[sd455dan]

I actually order the pits in two halves, weld them together and then lay out the design and cut. Each half is $125.

Love the pit! Just wondering if By 2 halves -it is 2 half spheres ?
and then mark /scribe it out and plasma cut then weld?
Ooops- i need to learn to read weld/ layout /cut - that makes sense

 

[Backwoods Welding]

I started a new thread called fire pit in "Build-It-yourself"

 

[hutchman]

I do hand cut metal art with an Everlast Power Plasma 50. It is dual voltage and does great up to 3/4" only cost $900 and I have used it for over a year daily! Also I have dealt with Everlast customer service and they are very knowledgable and easy to work with. Plus there is a 5 year warranty on all Everlast machines.

+1 I have the same machine. I don't have your mad skills though ... very nice fire pit!

 

[newbury]

I do hand cut metal art with an Everlast Power Plasma 50. It is dual voltage and does great up to 3/4" only cost $900 and I have used it for over a year daily! Also I have dealt with Everlast customer service and they are very knowledgable and easy to work with. Plus there is a 5 year warranty on all Everlast machines.

+1 I have the same machine. I don't have your mad skills though ... very nice fire pit!

Just a quick note the Power Plasma 50 is on sale now for $764. Unless you get a "Mark down TBN price".

 

[mikefromnh]

Just a quick note the Power Plasma 50 is on sale now for $764. Unless you get a "Mark down TBN price".

Where did you see it for 764? And what is the secret TBN price?

 

[woodlandfarms]

The secret price is contacting Mark who handles Everlast product here on the web. You can reach him via PM or his website or phone. Look in the Everlast section of welding at the top.

 

[mikefromnh]

The secret price is contacting Mark who handles Everlast product here on the web. You can reach him via PM or his website or phone. Look in the Everlast section of welding at the top.

I did that last year... He quoted me the same price as what I can get it for on amazon.

Do I need a super secret code word?


But seriously, Mark pm me if you can beat the $800 delivered that amazon has on the 2016 powerplasma 50.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Yeah, he freely admits that once in a while crazy deals come up on amazon and you should jump at them. I missed a fantastic stick welder for $300 that was I think 1K list...

 

[mikefromnh]

$800 has been the price on amazon for a couple years for the pp50. I tried to get a better price on my PA200st when I boght it but it was like pulling teeth to get everlast to even match the amzon price when I called them directly. I would have thought they'd be able to sell for less directly then the everyday amazon prices.

Anyways I pm'd mark again about the pp50s to see what he can do yesterday. I've been torn between the everlast or going cheap and buying a cut50 off ebay since they are less then $250 now...or maybe the used hypertherm 30 that's been calling my name on CL.

 

[sweettractors]

$1645 at weldersupply.com. For powermax 45. Love mine!

Thanks for the tip on weldersupply.com pricing. I purchased mine last night from them. I also want to thank Jim for his helpful insight as to capabilities of the Powermax 45. Ken Sweet

 

[dragoneggs]

Thanks for the tip on weldersupply.com pricing. I purchased mine last night from them. I also want to thank Jim for his helpful insight as to capabilities of the Powermax 45. Ken Sweet

Jealous! Want one bad!

 

[Backwoods Welding]

Here is my plasma opinion. I use one on an almost daily basis. I can say that Everlast has surprised me. The machine has so much power and does a great job. The consumables aren't near as good as Hypertherm but the machine is a super capable power source and super affordable. Jim will agree with this, the true makings of a great plasma cutter is a great torch. Hypertherm is a great unit, probably the best but I also feel if Everlast had a better torch, they could closely compete with the big dogs.
I couldn't afford a Hypertherm when I bought, that is why I went Everlast. I do hand cut metal art, fabrication and repair work. The Everlast has earned its keep 100 times over. Would i recommend Hypertherm, oh yeah I definitely would. If you are on a budget, you are only gonna use it a couple times and let it sit, you are better off with an Everlast. I wouldn't cheap out too much, a lot of those brands are junk but I run all Everlast welders and I will back them.

 

[dragoneggs]

Here is my plasma opinion. I use one on an almost daily basis. I can say that Everlast has surprised me. The machine has so much power and does a great job. The consumables aren't near as good as Hypertherm but the machine is a super capable power source and super affordable. Jim will agree with this, the true makings of a great plasma cutter is a great torch. Hypertherm is a great unit, probably the best but I also feel if Everlast had a better torch, they could closely compete with the big dogs.
I couldn't afford a Hypertherm when I bought, that is why I went Everlast. I do hand cut metal art, fabrication and repair work. The Everlast has earned its keep 100 times over. Would i recommend Hypertherm, oh yeah I definitely would. If you are on a budget, you are only gonna use it a couple times and let it sit, you are better off with an Everlast. I wouldn't cheap out too much, a lot of those brands are junk but I run all Everlast welders and I will back them.

Well just based on seeing your spherical fire pits, that's a solid endorsement.