Which plasma cutter?

[Big Barn]

Steve I'm sure your not suffering if you have a 252, 210xt and a pm45... Sent from my iPhone 5s 64Gb using TractorByNet

Oh he's just showing off, Eric. Must be an American thing.....or maybe it's just Steve.
Sorry Steve. I've been waiting to do that.... Terry

 

[BukitCase]

NO prob, guys - I wouldn't have survived the last 35 years in heavy industry without a thick skin :laughing:

Eric, nearly all my "toys" were bought with OT $$$ - company was too cheap to put on more people, so when a couple of the guys in my field (Instrumentation/ProcessControl) retired before me, they changed our shift from 4 12hr shifts (2 days, 2 nites) on, 4 off to 3 12hr days, 3 12hr nites, 3 off for the last two YEARS I was there.

Good "toy" money, crappy shop time.

Now, I gotta stop and think before I order something - I HATE when that happens

Cat Driver, sorry I missed your comment - it was the same with me - we all know that no matter what it is, or how good it is, there will be at least ONE know-it-all that badmouths ANYTHING you talk about online - so when I couldn't find ANY negative comments about Hypertherm, it got much easier to decide.

Carol, if you're still tolerating our "friendly banter" on your dime, please rest in the knowledge that you found a winner in your new plasma - and you may want to look at my "hose hanger" idea, since a replacement torch for the PM45 was around $500 last time I checked. They don't like being kinked, stepped on or driven over (and neither will YOU ) Good luck... Steve

 

[Carol in CA]

Love the pictures, guys. Picking up many good ideas. Keep'em coming. I don't mind the banter.

Tomorrow I'll get the machine on the cart and start a list of what is needed in terms of filters, fittings, hangers, etc. And I'll get a picture or two.

 

[ericher69]

NO prob, guys - I wouldn't have survived the last 35 years in heavy industry without a thick skin :laughing: Eric, nearly all my "toys" were bought with OT $$$ - company was too cheap to put on more people, so when a couple of the guys in my field (Instrumentation/ProcessControl) retired before me, they changed our shift from 4 12hr shifts (2 days, 2 nites) on, 4 off to 3 12hr days, 3 12hr nites, 3 off for the last two YEARS I was there. Good "toy" money, crappy shop time. Now, I gotta stop and think before I order something - I HATE when that happens Cat Driver, sorry I missed your comment - it was the same with me - we all know that no matter what it is, or how good it is, there will be at least ONE know-it-all that badmouths ANYTHING you talk about online - so when I couldn't find ANY negative comments about Hypertherm, it got much easier to decide. Carol, if you're still tolerating our "friendly banter" on your dime, please rest in the knowledge that you found a winner in your new plasma - and you may want to look at my "hose hanger" idea, since a replacement torch for the PM45 was around $500 last time I checked. They don't like being kinked, stepped on or driven over (and neither will YOU ) Good luck... Steve

Steve,

Just joshin you. It's your $$ spend it as you will!

I read a good quote last week; "You can ALWAYS make more $ but you CANNOT make more time"

I've learned to work my 42hr weeks and be content with that. A good friend once told me "If you don't make enough in a 40hr week; you will never make enough"

Preaching over lol.

I know in my mid twenties I had 5 good paying jobs and would never be ahead!

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[Big Barn]

Here's a few pics for hose/cable management ideas, Carol. All were cut from 10 and 16 gauge sheet stock with my plasma cutter.















Terry

 

[BukitCase]

Shucks Terry, that ain't nuthin' - most of my hose/torch hangers I "cut" out of shelves from Home Depot, and all I used was my Amex card

Back atcha... - all seriousness aside, how'd you get that "punched out thru a piece of balsa wood" look on your "cooling holes" ? Looks pretty neat... Steve

 

[Big Barn]

Steve I went back to the shop to snap this pic for you. The holes were cut with Roto Cut sheet metal cutters or hole saw, then punched with these dimple dies. They will work on thicknesses up to 1/8". I have a 2"D. one that punches the hole and dimples in one operation but haven't got around to building a jig for it yet. PS. If you require a response that may involve a photo please try to have your request in before 4PM PST. Terry

 

[Carol in CA]

Proof.



It happened. LOL!

 

[Juskatla]

The Hypertherm Powermax 45 is a great little machine. I purchased one new, a little over a year ago and have been very happy with it in all respects. I had an oxy outfit and several years ago bought an offshore plasma cutter that I felt would meet my modest needs. Of course, my expectations changed and I began the long search ending with my Powermax45 purchase. Availability of local service and consumables, excellent factory support and capability were deciding factors for me. Some on here have different opinions about the various manufactures but I am certain you will be pleased with your new acquisition. Have fun! Jess

 

[jimcolt]

Thanks all for buying the Powermax45, made in NH, USA by employees that own 100% of the company. It was built with pride, and we will do whatever it takes to keep our customers happy.

Jim Colt Hypertherm