Is The Bestarc Btc500dp Plasma Cutter Worth It? Test And Review.

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Testing The Bestarc Btc500dp Plasma Cutter: Is This Affordable Machine Worth It?
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[@donyboy73]

USA viewers can buy it here; www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6G3SQ3W?ref=myi_title_dp&th=1 Canadian viewers can buy here; tinyurl.com/5cfvp538

[@Zombeegun]

wow a 200 dollar difference. Thanks for the demonstration

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

I was actually looking at these this weekend on Amazon. I wasn't sure if I wanted one of these or the higher amperage ones (like 55amps). It's nice to see you getting sponsors, Dony and stuff to try out. Technically, we dropped using acetalyne and moved to using propane on our torch. Much much cheaper, but definitely not hotter or faster (and harder to start). I may very well get one of these because of you.

[@stevegenzoli6158]

I bought one of these and love it. I’m just a weekend farmer and DYIer and for what I do, it’s perfect. I’ve been running it for 6 months trouble free. Thanks for the very comprehensive review, Don. Your work on these reviews is always top notch.

[@donyboy73]

Great to hear!

[@CFProton]

Compact, versatile, well made, inexpensive . . . great for the home handyman

[@canoetipper019]

That looks like a nice little plasma cutting machine and it seems to work pretty good. Back a life -time ago I started my first full time job working for an industrial welding supply distributor. The first plasma cutting power source I saw was MUCH larger than that one and you had to use compressed gas cylinders with it. Then the idea of just using compressed air was introduced and inverter technology was introduced so you could have a much more protable machine. Using shop air was a great inovation for sure, but most shop air has water and small amounts of oil and other contaminates so an inline filter was recommended to extend the life of the torch and consumables. This issue may not be as much of a problem now perhaps. Thanks for sharing the video Don...I think any repair shop should have a plasma cutter of some kind. Cheers from NB

[@johnsteffel8879]

Well done sir. Direct and to the point but simple enough for those of us with zero experience. Thank you.

[@donyboy73]

Yes anyone can use this effectively in an hour or less!

[@74willy81]

Great review, was looking to replace an older plasma cutter, this very well may be the one after seeing your demo. Glad to see you are getting some recognition and sponsorship with some tools to help make you day just a bit easier and more efficient. Not cheap of easy to make these informative videos!

[@marklubecke4854]

Nice clean cuts Don, very impressed. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@DirtyFrenchmanGarage]

Got this unit 2 months ago and got it on the Bestarc website. They had a sale and I paid $340cdn delivered to my door. Used it a few times and even cut 3/4 inch steel. Amazing little machine for a hobby shop.

[@donyboy73]

It's an amazing machine for the price, I paid $3000 10 years ago for a Hypertherm 45!

[@brianbanks3044]

they sure have come a LONG way in plasma cutters today....this is pretty cool

[@famasmaster2000]

Wow, thats a nifty little machine Don. Nice and thanks for showing us. Great job 👍

[@mattbrennan8088]

i am now ordering one. Thanks for the review

[@geckoproductions4128]

Excellent video, very informative. Thanks

[@bigteeist]

Wow it cuts like a hot knife though butter 👍🏿

[@roger5638]

I bought a multi machine years ago and have never used it. Thanks i think i will dig it out and play with it

[@Lccastaldo]

Wonderful presentation. This sold me! What a great little machine! Thank you!

[@dennisd5297]

Great Information. Trying to decide on which cutter to buy for a few days but bought this one right after I saw this video. Great job!!!

[@donyboy73]

For the price you can't beat it, hopefully it lasts!

[@philliphall5198]

Hope you’re wife is doing better ❤

[@donyboy73]

Thank you, it's a slow progression downwards.

[@WJCTechyman]

It's interesting seeing how some of these tools are getting to the price point that home DIY or individuals can fabricate things that were thought only to be possible if you had enough money to pay a commercial fab to make it for you. Devices like that all in one welder and cutter box you demonstrated recently, the drill-shaped stick welder, 3D printers, small lathes and mills are getting closer into the hands that small makers can do this kind of thing. I recently bought a vacuum desoldering gun that I got to play around with and being just over half the price of the Japanese brand will keep me going for now. The individual parts and consumables are also fairly easy to get a hold of. What capacity of air compressor is required to run it?

[@jimverostek6782]

Watched your video and bought one. Thanks. 12:12

[@robertmailhos8159]

Glad it is dual voltage so if you don't have a 220 outlet in your shop

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Dony

[@elcheapo5302]

Usually I scoff at machines like this, but for $200, I'm tempted to try it.

[@donyboy73]

My hypertherm 45 cost around $3000

[@elcheapo5302]

@@donyboy73 All my welding and torching equipment is Miller, so I was looking at that...

[@MrSoarman]

I have had mine for a year now guess I better take it out of the box😂

[@gilreynolds9282]

It had to work on the 3/4 Flat bar. I think it’s real good for 3/8 though

[@ianadams5872]

Where is the amp chart setting for material thickness?

[@amerigosirangelo2139]

I purchased the largest version, the 65 Ampere one. When I started it, the machine doesn't run. Once the adjustments have been made, I bring the torch close to the piece and it works intermittently, turning on and off. I checked and changed the nozzles, but nothing helped. Since the parent company isn't responding, I wanted to ask you if you can help me understand whether it's the machine that's having problems or whether I'm making some settings wrong. I'm sending you the same video that I sent to the parent company so that maybe you can understand something about it and give me a hand.

[@gordmcdonald2807]

Ho ho ho. Don got himself a new toy. Pretty nice Don. If I were 20 years younger I'd be shopping for 1. Great video Don. Thank you.

[@donyboy73]

It's never too late Gord!

[@jimyeske8498]

Very cool! Be nice if it had a wheel so the travel could smoother.

[@donyboy73]

I think there are some on amazon

[@MickJoHo]

The price on Amazon jumped up $50 since I saw this video a week ago.

[@billgardner9328]

My oxygen acelylene torch costs so much to use (refill) this would be better? Sure cuts nice!

[@Blackford86]

👍

[@bud1412]

Good job, I just bought one, will try it this week. One question, did you have to drain the machine during your demos? I noticed my air compressor generates some water when I drain it down.

[@donyboy73]

No, I just drained it when done using it.

[@594bolt]

When companies send you products for reviewing, do get to keep them?

[@Ecksterphono]

My concern is one should do a review after 6 months to a year and see how long it lasts.

[@donyboy73]

I will

[@YamacrawJess]

What's the amp draw rate at the 50 amp setting?

[@steveberman3695]

Hi Boss I’m not a welder by any means. Or a Plasma 15:04 Torch user but… what are the advantages of this devise over a cutting wheel/grinder ?

[@donyboy73]

Much faster!

[@DenisLaflammeDenisL]

Hello Don. Nice video ! If my air compressor is set to 120PSI Can I connect it to the BTC500DP ? If not, what is the maximum air pressure the BTC500DP can handle from an external air compressor ?

[@donyboy73]

I keep mine at 90psi

[@M70ACARRY]

Mine was $199.95

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

You burnt a hole in your cable covering. 😮

[@pyralux01]

$200.00 USA vs $400.00 Canadian........Maybe that "free" health care isn't exactly free?.......

[@poochie49]

And your health care is free?

[@davidquinn6161]

No one who knows anything about "free" health care doesn't know that we pay for it visa our taxes. We know it's not "free". What our health care costs have to do with the price of this unit is "nothing ".

[@donyboy73]

@@poochie49 no it's not all free, I've been a caregiver to my ill wife for 21 years and believe me it's expensive being critically ill!

[@johnmilner7603]

LOL, our Healthcare is not free. Why do Americans always think this? Nothing is free in this world except death. Public health care in Canada is funded by a tax paid by Canadian citizens and permanent residents. We just don’t open our wallets to pay at the Dr Office.

[@philliphall5198]

Nothing is free in a communist government

[@CharlieNaylor-o9u]

Of all the videos on this machine, yours is the best. I purchased this exact machine this week from Amazon. With a $50.00 coupon I got it for $199.95. After 50plus years of a cuttin torch and being 67 years young, shaky hands, and a little arthritis this should work better.

[@donyboy73]

Great to hear!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I have been looking at reviews on this plasma torch for over a year. This is the single best review I have seen yet. Even the expanded metal grate info is fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to do a real review and not just a shill video.

[@lifeintnchevalier]

Best review I have seen on this unit. Thanks

[@johnbelliveau4704]

Nice video Don. The review you did on the handheld stick welder, can someone with no experience use it? Thanks again.

[@nebiertugrul5095]

👍🏼

[@liljoeii6091]

That could cut right through everything huh AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU

[@donyboy73]

I was surprised myself!

[@TreePruner150]

Another great, professional video. Thank you!

[@TractorFella]

Thanks for the review! We purchased one of these, I just haven't used it yet 😁. Looking forward to trying it out. Take care!

[@flastname560]

Great video of plasma cutter..just ordered one. Have you tried a tig welder yet. Thank you Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@joe-fix-it9046]

I've been thinking of getting a plasma cutter. Now I just might get this one. It'll do for my needs just fine. One thing I would have liked for you to of included in the video would have been the type of eye protection you used. Thanks

[@matthewwearsch242]

Hell yeah great instrumental video plasma cutter cut all different material very clean other than 3/4 " I hope they gave you all the steel for demonstration as well 👍

[@philliphall5198]

Looks great and I’m sure very handy 😊. Thanks

[@canamrider7195]

I picked one of these up this past November at a great discount. It truly is impressive. What would take many minutes now takes a few seconds. With a steady hand or better a guide you can make cuts that would be impossible.

[@stevewinter3188]

Hey, I saw the vid and took just 2 minutes to get ordered...Was delivered today...will need to set up 20ft extension cord that will work with existing 220 receptacle on wall and the welder 220 plug...will up date when up and running.

[@donyboy73]

It's worth it!