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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. Time to go buy some metal!
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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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!!!
-dan
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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.
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.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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Mmmmmmmmmmm... I love that new power tool smell.
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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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Time to go buy some metal!
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