How Good is the CHEAPEST Plasma Cutter on Amazon?

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

What should we review next? Links: USD $150 Plasma Cutter geni.us/h8jYO Replacement nozzle tips geni.us/TXiPp Replacement torch geni.us/JaS1 Torch with 16ft cable geni.us/dp4Q Ground clamp with 19' cable geni.us/JtWbV My welding helmet geni.us/b8TTI When we bought this plasma cutter, it was in fact the cheapest one we could find on Amazon. With it being such a competitive market, there are a few that are cheaper yet. There are still way more reviews for this one at this price point than all the other 55amp plasma cutters.

[@HellTriX]

Too much air pressure for 110v, was blowing out the arc

[@xbbuell]

I'd like to see those "cheap" induction heaters reviewed. In Minnesota we deal with rusty bolts and torching next to gas tank is not fun.

[@danielkingery2894]

I would like to see a Mag base Drill review

[@juandar5813]

Agree "cheap" induction heater for removal of nuts and bolts..

[@2000freefuel]

What are some useable budget air compressors that will run this Plasma cutter?

[@paulmach5]

Need to lower the air pressure when on 110, the air pressure is too high for the arc to sustain with the lower power

[@27duuude1]

Pretty sure that cutter is a fire hazard because 55 amps at 110V needs to be plugged into a 6 AWG circuit. More likely that plasma isn't designed to be run at 110v and whoever made it doesn't have electrical standards in that country.

[@MrRacerhacker]

@@27duuude1 Not really designed to be run at 110v can be done yes but best at 220-240V, neither really pulls 55amps on the nameplate, , my 40A plasma pulls ie 20A at 240v tho with transformers you get more ampere out, rated at 5.7kva

[@SamCyanide]

​@@27duuude1It's transformed. The output voltage is lower so the amperage is higher

[@27duuude1]

@@SamCyanide The tip of the plasma is 120 volts, most north American houses use 120 volts in the walls. The voltage is transformed into DC so it still draws the same exact current from the wall that the tip sees.

[@cdoublejj]

@@27duuude1 thats what breakers are SUPPOSED to be for

[@lordvicon846]

I've been using plasma cutters and cnc plasma tables since the 80's. Take your consumables to a welding supply and get the name brand ones. The Chinese consumables use an inferior brass. There are two different nozzles for cutting, one for light gauge metal and one for heavy, and there is also a nozzle for gouging. Check to see if there's an advancable nozzle for your application. There's a tool that pushes the center of the nozzle out, and then you just file the tip. This allows you to use the same tip a few times. Don't forget to purchase extra swirl rings as they do clogg. Replace the o-ring after 50 hours of use, use dielectric grease to lubricate the o-ring just a dab will do ya. Always have a spare retaining cap on hand as they can also clogg and break when you, and you will, drop the torch. Get yourself a longer and better grounding cable, one with a solid brass clamp is advised. You might want to also get a longer torch cable as well as a Thermal Dynamics or Lincoln Electric torch, much better quality and rebuildable but pricy. If you're serious about using a plasma you'll need a refrigerator dryer and filter system.

[@cheyennedogsoldiers]

I bought one of these about 18 months ago along with a small induction MIG/TIG welder. Both use basically the same case, same ground etc. and they've been great. Although I am in the UK so they are ran on 220/240 at all times. But nevertheless they have both been worked hard and honestly for the price I thought they'd be dead by now. But no, still going strong and have honestly exceeded my expectations by quite a margine.

[@Fuel_my_Passion]

Which plasma and mig/tig did you go for - I'm looking for a cheap starter setup in the UK too 👍

[@joelr877]

​@brumbrumbrum I purchased a tig 200 and a 50 amp plasma cutter from arc captain off of Amazon and the results have exceeded my expectations by a lot. In 2 years of use, I have cut up to 1/2" plate steel (works okay, 3/8" is a more practical maximum thickness). Both the tig and arc functions on the welder work great. I have used 6011, 6013, 7014 and 7018 electrodes up to 150A with no issues.

[@danw1030]

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@DatBoiOrly]

12:00 just a little tip for ya someone who used to work on the lincon 200amp plasmas those tips can be cleaned with a bit of sand paper, a tip that has gone too far the hole becomes an oval shape then it's gone too far, also the way you use the torch is a big factor on how well it cuts it needs to be plumb up and down, any wandering can cause the cut to also wander finally that weird guide thing is making the cuts rough on thicker stuff since the thicker it is the more closer you need to be to the material & that guide is more for sheet metal. Edit: 17:45 what they are inside are a inverted DC stick welder with the negative lead to the torch & the earth to positive terminal, a shunt in them similar to a mig welder & a High frequency generator the exact same as in a TIG welder very simple machines

[@2000freefuel]

yeah and WAY HIGHER VOLTAGE! like 140 volts DC.

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Honestly, i remember when the cheapest plasma cutter was minimum $1,000. That price made me click on this video quick.

[@jeffcohoon6886]

I have a cut55. And I have cut 1/2” steel with 220 volt on a 100 amp breaker.

[@josephschulte1073]

Me too, why i never was able to afford one. I got one of these when they first all blasted the market with the same machine, different branding a few years ago for like $140. I've prolly saved that money in grinding/cutting disks since that's what i used to use. It's a total POS, but it works(mostly.) Since i mostly use it on rusted car parts, i'd wish it would start on/through paint better, but again i'm not using a damn grinding wheel anymore.

[@cpt.mirones5109]

honestly you can blame corona for the cheap prizes. In Germany all hardware stores were closed to private coustomers only contractors plumbers and such were allowed in. This resulted in Supermarkets like Lidl Aldi or Kaufland to release entry/hobby versions of normal Tool from like Bosch or Makita. There are it peaks and downs tho like with Parkside some really good deals but some maschines are just garbage because material its made of is to thin i.e Joiner/Thiccnesser Combo Mashine the material gets pressed into the table by the blades that you get at the beginning and end of the lumber you mill dents in it. i got myself an Cordless Circularsaw from Kaufland: Saw 58€ Akku 30ish € and charger 15€ in Online shop but instore they are on discount. so i got the Saw for 25-35 ish € the charger for 5.95€ and the Akku for like 15€ so i ended up cheaper with the full set than the single saw itself from the online shop. and last but not least Metabo is the GOAT with vibration reduction on anglegrinders to make your hand and finger joints last longer.

[@davidcrumrine1165]

I did the same thing to a guy with a small adjustment end wrench telling him it did both sizes you just had to pay attention or it would round it off, and he believed me for like 8 hours. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@basiliohernandez5111]

I asked my left-handed welding instructor if the adjustable wrench that was painted pink was the left-handed one. I then showed him that the adjusting nut was threaded the opposite of another on in the school and the same motion for both opened one and closed the other.

[@johnscott2849]

Dry air is really important. I use a desiccant filter. Any moisture screws up the cuts. 60 amp Everlast. Torch cleaner and or micro drill bits to clean the tip. Enlarging the hole helps cutting on some plasma cutters. Helps mine cut thicker and cleaner.

[@x_ph1l]

90 psi is too much for cutting, usually it's about 45-55 psi. There should be instructions in the manual on how to set it up. Usually you set it and forget it. Also not a great idea to cut for long time with cover off, because temp sensor is usually monitoring only some parts of cutter/welder, and other parts are assumed to be cooled properly with the cover ON. So, yeah, there's a chance to fry some sort of voltage regulator with cover off, maybe not a huge one, but still a chance.

[@Master-ls2op]

The max for this one is 60 psi. the leak is most likely caused by over pressure. also, them CAPS are holding allot of angry FU amps. just one of them capacitors can kill a man. keep the cover on when you have flying metal and angry FU voltages and amps flying around.

[@terrya6486]

Dry air is super important. I always put on a desiccant dryer.On the line cuts my consumable consumption by two thirds.

[@2000freefuel]

Any benefit to running Oxygen free gas?

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Ran a CNC plasma cutter for a shop for 2 years. Attempted to convince the owner that moisture was causing poor cuts and eating consumables. Nope!

[@willhall7777]

​@@dans_Learning_Curvedon't you love how employers never listen to employees because of ego and pride?

[@OneWildTurkey]

Does silica gel work better than the molecular sieve? I thought it did, but keep hearing different claims.

[@irocz235]

Try the 110 with the air turned down some, it sounded like it was blowing the arc out.

[@danf4616]

Dang, I gotta get one of those combo metric/standard adjustable wrenches! Save room in the tool box not to have both... 😁

[@rolf9280]

You’ll need them in left and right handed as well! 😀

[@rolf9280]

Can you try with half the air pressure and see if the tips last longer or it changes the quality of the cuts in various thicknesses? Hope you can let us know if it helps at all. Thanks

[@robertcheslock9636]

I bought the same Cut 50 a couple years ago, got extra consumables at the same time. It has cleanly cut everything up to 3/8" gets a little ragged on 1/2". I went through a few tips learning how to use it, now I don't destroy them doing stupid things. I drill a 1/8" hole in the plate when I want a hole, then cut on the line, tips last much longer this way. It has definitely exceeded my expectations. And yes, I did extend the ground cable. Would buy another if/when this one fails!

[@gavster89]

Anyone else shouting "focus you FACK!" at the screen when he was showing the bolts?! No? Only me then 😂

[@workingcountry1776]

AVE doesn't post hardly at all any more.

[@Master-ls2op]

@@workingcountry1776 i did !!!!

[@coryernewein]

Uncle Bumblefuck misses the Dewclaw something fierce😢😪

[@terryens6805]

Always a happy when he does.

[@jsimm4587]

I wanted to see the wore out tips .

[@SammyFender]

I got a ‘Yes’ combo welder and a ‘Yes’ plasma cutter. Both inexpensive and both work great!

[@jessewilliams2990]

Same both work great

[@mechguy83]

Has he done those diesel heaters

[@kevinhoversland]

​@@mechguy83yes Vevor

[@calholli]

You should mount your winch to a small frame that you can detach.. and the frame can slip into a standard trailer hitch.. then you can pull it off and quickly mount it on the back of any vehicle.. and you can put a trailer hitch socket on the front of your truck and be able to slip the winch in there also. Such a useful way to mount a winch...

[@sacrificialrubber779]

DAAAAAAAAMN!!! Worth every penny for the home fabricator for sure!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@heliarche]

I got a pretty much unused Yes Welder plasma cutter for $100. It looks different than yours but it's likely the same guts inside. I might have had it for 9 months, maybe 4-5 hours on it. Everything about it feels cheap but It's already more than paid me back since it's cheaper than the Oxy/fuel torch. It's great for cutting down scrap and my little Harry Homeowner projects. When I'm running up against a straightedge like you are, the head on my gun tends to swivel and throw my cut off unless I'm careful. That's my only serious gripe. I always run it full bore. It rips through stuff like old heating oil tanks. It's passable on 1/4". I forget what air pressure I use. Maybe 50PSI? Get consumables as bulk as you can. Cheap and chincy but saved me plenty and it works pretty decent. I'd like to find a gun and lead from a Miller or Lincoln and adapt it. The air line on the one I have is probably going to be the first thing to go. Beyond that and the swiveling head, no complaints.

[@ReNeu60]

i bought the same unit. I have had pretty happy results. Some is user error but it works. biggest issue is I had to extent the ground cable as everything was so short it was impossible to do much. I think the ground was 3ft long. maybe 4. but after adding some cable so I could work it is fun to use. Now if i was a working shop of course I would use a real one but for my projects this is a really inexpensive tool to have. Funny first complaint was the ground cable. I have cut 1/2 steel or maybe 3/8 it was a frame from a semi truck. about as thick as I will ever need. i have gas cutter as well.

[@josh33025]

I got a cut 50 with a pilot arc torch similar to this but it just has one adjustment knob for voltage. Really I should've gotten one long ago because it just makes cutting so much easier. Also mine works fine on 120 I've cut 1/4 with it on 50.

[@terrya6486]

Do a vevor mag drill review.

[@shawnrobinson5156]

The mag drill is pretty good

[@bobgaines8964]

Also a VEVO 55 Plasma, my current rig is a VIVOHOME 50 and it has had a hard life DEC .2018 still going.

[@scottsherwood8555]

Great review of this plasma arc! It definitely gets with the program and does the job nicely! I like the background music you use in your videos, they’re fun to watch plus I always learn a lot! Thank you.

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Ive found that big power tools like a welder or table saw thats 110 works better off a generator than residential outlet. 6000watt seems to be bare minimum for a clean weld.

[@surewhynot6259]

Even on a 30A circuit at 110 you're getting at most ~3300 watts

[@matthewknight5641]

Lots of generators and power inverters have a cleaner power than the grid. It helps with the sound quality in high end stereo equipment also

[@spacebike420]

I have been eyeing those cheap cutters, looks like I need one!

[@deanbecker7008]

Thanks for the review. That's a pretty tough old little machine

[@johnnydelio7078]

my bestarc cheap plasma cutter doesnt have that huge mess of air lines on the back. Love that thing, I rebuilt a whole aluminum dump boox using it.

[@Akl335]

I have a bestarc under $300 CND works excellent cuts 1/2 in plate easy and clean just knock slag off with chipping hammer

[@abpsd73]

I bought the Bestarc that had the digital display (gen 7?) Works really good for 1/8-1/4" stuff I was doing for a solid axle swap. No problem on either 120 or 240V except limited cut time on 120 before it will pop the circuit breaker.

[@littlehills]

13:40 blind start at 45d then pierce it moving to 90d

[@SnappingTurtle.Design]

A Canadian company that offers good value (imo) is Ontario based Canaweld. I have used one of their smaller portable TIG welders for years without issue. They have a plasma cutter now as well.

[@MH-53E]

The one thing that I would mention about low priced welding equipment. Keep an eye on your Ground Lead. They are undersized for hard usage to begin with. If the ground lead loosens just a bit it heats up quick. Otherwise you can't beat them for light to medium work at that price.

[@zachdavis1776]

I use it on everything for my mobile welding business ! 52 amps on 220 cuts 1/4-3/16” all day

[@jeffbenson8153]

I got a different cheap one and works great, it didn’t come with a way to plug into 220v, but after I figured that out it was great!

[@davidreynolds4684]

Nice cabinets. You guys do it right.

[@Thedoug369]

I've got a Hobart plasma cutter that has a built in compressor that was like $1200 American maybe 6 years ago. Not sure what their going for now but its awesome to not have to pack a bigass compressor around to use the thing.

[@Savannahjbo]

2012 I bought the cheap Cut70 , worked amazing till stolen, then got a cut50 , 10 years later , still going strong, 90psi is waay to much in my opinion . I wire brush my tips w each pass too.. and always 220v .. now if only they did a mag drill that cheap

[@wainelowry2282]

I have a little inverter welder and it is great easy to cary around it welds great and I am selling my other 3 welders. As I don't welders that much anymore.

[@hughblack3456]

Great review! Good luck on your Fargo project. I always enjoy some Canadian humor. Humidity in the midwest, gotta love it!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Thankyou rich

[@Troyvidihoo]

Thanks for the review, definitely informative. I would suggest for future reference, When you speed things up before finishing a cut it loses how long it takes which is something I was interested in. An elapsed time indication would make it even better! Thanks again.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

We did that at 19:00

[@rickhay9782]

I'm diggin the mismatched gloves😊

[@hustlerkc11]

I really need to get one of those imperial/metric adjustable wrenches, it looks really handy!

[@deanbecker7008]

I've been considering that little plasma cutter

[@jeffhall768]

Ive got a Tooliom that i use off a generator and its been great. It was around that price too

[@dwaynegilkes3544]

I own that exact one it actually works good

[@stevenoe6395]

That's pretty cool! I bought the S7 Tig about 3 years ago only got to use the stick so far haven't had the extra cash for a tank of argon so I can teach myself to Tig lol!!! I went thrue a couple boxes of rods on 110 and have used it a couple times since not on 220 though did good on 110 welded a bunch of 1/8" bed frames to build a engine hoist ended up going back to my 25 year old wire feed just because it was a bit faster not having to change rods so much. Was hoping the plasma would cut 3/16" on 110 but oh well probably get a generator first then the plasma cutter. Thanks for the info good video!!!!!!

[@danielschweitzer9688]

great review, like how you get right to it without a lot of BS.

[@spenny3091]

That beat at 12 minutes was a banger, holy crap

[@JvanBeets]

Just got one of these. I’m putting it under the Christmas tree. So I have to wait till then. I have an acetylene torch. Cutting with a plasma cutter will be new to me.

[@jacklame2299]

Love the Bronco in the barn.

[@KawaiiSakki]

Is it just me or at 05:15 as soon as he turns on the machine, the air gun is getting tingled by an arc??! thats funny xD

[@LM-uz4pr]

You had me for a second with that adjustable wrench thing lol, I almost died!

[@Barracuda48082]

Try weld spatter spray on the tip as you would for mig welding tip.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Shop Ramblings cut 1/2 inch plate CLEAN, on 110 Volts, 35 Amps, PSI cranked to 60 Bestarc BTC500DP with Pilot Arc

[@CharlesStaigerwald]

What did you have the power plugged into 110 or 220

[@27duuude1]

The amperage rating is a huge factor on plasmas. You can compare any of them but less than X amps for Y job is pointless to even consider one. 45 amps is bare minimum for 1/4" steel so anything automotive will be just fine. 65 amps is the minimum for 1/2", 85 amps will do a full 1" with a fresh tip. The air compressor also has to be a certain flow rate at 90psi, so the cost of an air compressor can also be a big factor. Looks like a good rig, but I wouldn't trust a good cut past 3/8". Every single plasma can cut a full inch if you run it on a CNC and have 10 hours to setup and wait, but so can a saw blade. Tips always go to hell fast on every single brand, it's mostly the back arcing from "bump contacting" when the spray hits back. Increasing the air pressure prevents some of the back spray. You should always use the maximum air pressure for cuts, the lower pressure settings are for gouging and beveling only. Your tip will degrade in the same direction as the contact arc, so just turn the tip around to get a different angle. We usually also just hit the cut again for a clean edge, plasmas never put out good cuts on the first pass. We use hypertherm and thermal dynamics plasma cutters at work (45, 85, 105) and they all get about 10ft of good cutting before the tip will wander (slightly). Just hit with another pass and grind it, anything your welding needs to have the slag removed and anything that gets painted needs a debur so none of your plasma kerf will be visible if you complete a project. Random thing but your welding hood should be shade 8, vs the shade 10 everyone uses for welding. Good to have a clean line of sight on your cut, more important than your weld. The cheaper rigs are from cheaper HV transformers being available on the market, same with cheaper thermal resistant plastics and public schematics. The only issue with running without a cover is debris and the airflow will only be affected if it has a fan with forced induction cooling, passive cooling will work more efficient with no cover. That plasma should not be saying 55 amps at 110v. This is an error in display, design or manufacturing. You will burn down your house doing 55 amps on 110v, unless your house is wired with 6 AWG. Plasma output voltage is 120 volts so any wiring you're using should be rated for 1/2 the amps at 240V or exactly the same amps at 110V. My plasma cutter is limited to 45 amps in 110v mode but your cutter may actually be a fire hazard if it doesn't self limit the amperage.

[@johndeerefarmer4483]

😀

[@waynemeierdirk]

Please review a plasma cutter with a built in air compressor

[@sonnycuriazza6135]

I have an old Lincoln Pro-Cut 60. It works pretty well, but it weighs 375 lbs and pulls almost as much power as it puts out. Got it for $150

[@AlexInAuburn]

I would have liked to see you put a new set of consumables into the torch prior to testing it on the 110V power. Mayby try cutting 1/8" steel for that test as well. Half the power, half the steel thickness. Is there a connector for using this with a plasma table? Usually there would be a four pin connector with two pins for remote start, and two pins for monitoring arc amperage for height control.

[@GaryGilpin-or5xr]

Man, that is a deal! My 10 yr old SIMARC plasma cutter is acting up, and I was wondering what to do. Looks like I’ll be getting this. My SIMARC was about CAN$300 when I purchased it then. Cheers from Ottawa/Gatineau!

[@johnschwanbeck.5198]

Nice touch having all those arisol cans where you're working.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I’m sure this would be fine for a weekend warrior tinkering with stuff occasionally but I’d be willing to bet it wouldn’t hold up very long in a real fab shop getting used every day like a hypertherm would. But at that price point….its tempting. Good honest review 👍

[@Neoprenesiren]

I’d just buy a carbon cutter and or a laser welder

[@EdwardEngines]

@@Neoprenesirenmaybe you have deeper pockets 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Neoprenesiren]

@@EdwardEngines You seem to have missed my point if I was gonna buy a plasma cutter for a professional shop then I wouldn’t there’s better options at that price. Plasma cutters are great because they don’t cost a billion dollars and they get what you need done.

[@gsppuffer]

Use better consumables and better heads/ground and it'll last and cut better

[@EdwardEngines]

@ I don’t understand. You just said that you wouldn’t buy a plasma… then said they are great… could you clarify? What would you buy? Thanks

[@davidreynolds4684]

I was surprised you weren't using your new 75$ welder. That is pretty thick steel though. You guys make me realize how much I miss having a place to play and friends that feel weird if we aren't creating something or making something better.

[@Equiluxe1]

The air pressure gauge fitting needs some liquid ptfe , that fixed the problem for me.

[@scottsherwood8555]

I loved your imperial / standard Crescent wrench! 😂😂😂😂

[@viliusr6974]

I boight one of these cut40 or cut50 plasma cutters five or six years back to try. At that time they were roughly twice the price. The unit lasted three days trimming 3mm sheets. Could not find the fault - nothing loose, fuses ok, nothing looked burned. I guess it is hit or miss with them. But $150 nowdays i would be upset that much.

[@jamespaulplant4879]

love your combo wrench.

[@larrywinks-gt8zs]

Dude, I love the comment about metric size and imperial 😂😂😂 so funny!!😂😂😂

[@stephen2028]

Would love to hear your honest opinion on Princess Auto

[@billbarney4937]

1st one ive seen where the cover is off to see whats inside. you need 220 volts for a good welder like you say.

[@calholli]

You should do a collab with JD'sGarage and build a plasma table. Those guys have a really cool "home kit" style plasma table design.. It would be great to see you build one. You could use this budget plasma cutter to run on it too.

[@mechguy83]

Impressive little machine

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

I bought a stick welder for $100 on Amazon, and it works well on 110v and 220v. My biggest complaint was the cheap copper plated pot metal wire leads. The wire broke at the stinger 3 times and on the ground once.

[@Azathoth43]

Two things: You put the Teflon tape on backward. Also, it wasn't cutting at an angle, it was putting your weld bevel in. That's a feature.

[@merlesgarage]

What's the time stamp for his backward teflon tape? At 4:00 he's wrapping it correctly.

[@siegelge]

It wasn't backwards on either fitting.

[@Azathoth43]

@@merlesgarage Nope, just re-watched it. When he tightens that fitting, the tape can have a tendency to try to unwrap itself. If he had wrapped it the other way, it would have tightened around the threads. My comment was mostly a joke, and I'm sure he didn't have an issue with it, but it's a good practice to get into. You can actually see the tape begin to wad up. As I said, it is mostly a joke, I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone.

[@davidreynolds4684]

Maybe should move the unit a bit farther from the sparks that could land in the wrong place when the cover is off. I can't wait to see the truck when you're done. I came close to buying one similar several years back that had a flame paint job on a baby blue cab. The only reason I didn't is it didn't have a tilt bed and I really had no use for it if I couldn't haul cars on it without doing what you are doing.

[@dhyde9207]

So, where can I get one of those dual-function wrenches? That is amazing.

[@cobbleup]

Thanks!! Wish Princess Auto would come to the states.

[@ianriddell5635]

3:49 'oops, sorry that was imperial' 🤣🤣

[@keithmerchant225]

Thanks for the great review.

[@jakebreak8917]

Excellent video Rich!

[@Jonnysjunkgarage]

I got a Pro Point from Princess Auto during their scratch and dent sale for less then $200 and they use the same consumables.

[@davidreynolds4684]

Hey brother you may want to rethink scrapping the GIANT LGK-60 plasma cutter. I was looking for replacement parts for the hell of it and found one on the auction block for 560.00 bucks. That would buy you a bunch of tips and cups for your new one. Thanks for the videos.

[@utahradioman]

Very impressive! What's the minimum psi needed for efficient cutting? And, what types of metals will the plasma cutter cut? Thanks!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Frequently returned item Check the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item.

[@calholli]

If it burns a whole in your tip like that.. Just orient that hole in line with your cut.. and you can keep going and get a lot more use out of a bad tip... You just have to pay attention to where that hole is. Sometimes you can grind down the tip a bit and make it flat again, and get more use out of it that way. May not work as well with your fence guard on, but free handing it: you can still use those "modified" tips. You have to learn to get more use out of your consumables, or you'll go through a lot of money in a hurry.

[@KenNelson-so3lx]

That’s great for 220v. How is it on 110v?

[@darrelldubree9658]

Great video :) Temperatures will be different with cover installed. Probably acts as air duct/plenum to move air flow across all the components . Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing your journey :)

[@ShipHighInTransit]

Have you ever done the drill doctor/bit sharpener? Would love to see that 👍🏼

[@allthings2allmen]

I'm almost ashamed to admit we bought the 'CUTE' 50 on eBay almost 10 yrs ago and still have not ever used it. At the time they did not have pilot arc and other improvements have been made as well as price drop as you mentioned. These buggers used to really set a feller back! I have no doubt it will work well if I hook it up, we just got really busy since my family was doing farmer's markets. Hey where in Ontario are you at? I'm originally from Niagara County NY! BTW>I like your style with that 'headache' rack!

[@TheTalonts]

I'd like to know if the hood on the end of the ground cable can be pulled back, and if so, if the cable is screw-clamped in there. IOW, can we replace the cable by replacing the CABLE, not ordering a longer one. I can get welding cable at any decent hardware store and up the gauge to the limit of the screw fitting IF it has one. Their "heavy duty" is only FIVE gauge, I'd go 4 or even 2 if I could fit it into the end fitting.

[@dougsmith747]

Thanks Rich!😅

[@waynedieleman2857]

Great video, I think I’ll probably order one of these

[@Master-ls2op]

its not bad for a hobby farm or cheap in the field. most likely will not last forever. would not toss the nice one that still works and has worked for 8 years. when changing from 220 to 110v you need to follow the pressure adjustments given. 110v can do 1/2 inch and 220v can do 3/4 inch.

[@scottsherwood8555]

Would you guys review the BestArc 50 plasma arc?

[@motorv8N]

Nice review - really put that thing through some work.

[@jongmassey]

Amazed they're that expensive on Amazon. Saw one in the middle of LIDL last week for about 30 quid

[@thelawnmanky]

Have you cut any bolts off with it yet?

[@jpol3808]

For the price... Count me in! No more cutting with a torch to fab pieces is a win! Save the gas for brazing and welding! Cool n great video! Thanks! J poll. 👍💯👏🏆🇺🇸🏁

[@Harold-si7eh]

PLEASE KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR A LASER WELDER THAT WILL WELD LESS THAN A HALF INCH FOR UNDER $199 OR CLOSE TO IT,IF YOU DO A VIDEO THOUSANDS WILL BE WATCHING !! 😊

[@teamallyracing1780]

I have that unit works great

[@ryanmelvey8764]

how load is this plasma cutter when you do cuts?

[@DirtyDovi]

Great vid! And nice work on your truck! I really like where you're going w/ this one! These lil guys seem to work Just As Well as the Thermal Dynamics plasma cutter that I used to borrow from my friend. They used it in their auto-mechanic shop, and I used it in my metal-fab shop[s] I think we all abused that thing for a decade or more. I've also had a few TIG/Plasma 'combo units' [since inverter tech came out] that showed good results! Some just Meh.. Some Good.. Some Great.. At this point, I'm pretty sure that w/ most units, the bugs have been worked out.. [The 1 shown as proof] Advise to me and now From me: Shoot for a unit w/ the highest/longest Duty-Cycle possible! Also: Use a Dedicated Outlet w/ appropriate breaker[s] and the Shortest length of power wire the better.