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Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :

I picked up a Miller Spectrum 125C plasma cutter a couple days ago.

I've used plasma cutters in the past (rentals) but this is a neat little unit. It's setup for operation on 110volts and it has its own built-in air compressor so there is no external air or gas tank required (read: really portable). It'll cut up to 3/16" thickness mild steel, and other metals too just not quite as quickly. It cuts 22ga steel about as fast as scissors cut a sheet of paper.

I've already cut up just about every piece of metal I could find laying around the house, including a few things I shouldn't have cut but couldn't resist. [Smile]

Time to go buy some metal!

Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :

I'm with you on this toy... er... tool! I have a little bigger version -the 625 Miller. And I LOVE it!

I can't believe how much I use it and even design jobs with this gadget in mind.

It's way more fun than working!!! [Smile]

-dan

Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :

Yeah even sitting here lining up vendors, dealing with customers and artwork, I'm thinking of what I can do with the cutter and wishing I could be out there right now cutting stuff. [Smile]

The first project is a stand/cart for the cutter. I built one for the welder, now I need to add on to it and make one big rolling unit.

Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :

Mmmmmmmmmmm... I love that new power tool smell.

Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :

Powertool smell? Is that anything like the smell of burning flesh or hair? [Smile]

Posted by Bill Foshay (Member # 4526) on :

You think the plasma cutter is cool, you should try the water jet cutters.. I have a miniature jeep grille a friend had cut out on one. He sends the guy a file on a disc, and the dude can cut out all sorts of fun shapes without breaking a sweat!ANd the per part cost is minimal.

I borrow a buddys plasma cutter every time I have a big weldoing/fabrication project. What a timesaver, especially in fitting/grinding time. And no or very little distortion, unlike the acetylene torch. Mucho fun!

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