YesWelder Plasma Cutter Cut 55 DS Review And Test

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Nice review Scott! Those YesWelder CUT-55 plasma cutters are nice. I also have one and I really like it. Happy Cutting! 😀

[@glenmiller3783]

Your gonna love the plasma, I make templates to follow with the torch out of 1/4 inch ply because free handing is really hard

[@ScottRods]

I think my first project will be to make a custom trolley for the tig welder and plasma cutter. They are both very slim, so should be able to sit side by side.

[@solargarage]

This is Awesome, big upgrade from cutting with the angle grinder.

[@bigdaddy4975]

Those are nice for the Money I wished they were around when I purchased my everlast 80. I love mine.

[@IronHorseGarage]

Awesome Dave!! Very cool of them to send that to you!!

[@ScottRods]

Yeah, I first thought it must be a scam, lol.

[@Glen_Patti_Hunn]

Keep us posted and how it works out long term. Great Video!

[@NZMOPAR]

Interesting connections mine is all in one plug for everything and then the earth . 240v here in NZ no 110

[@EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

Thank you for the good review. I just ordered one last night. Your review was probably the best one I’ve seen, and I watched many.

[@57kevy33]

Very nice review when things calm down I would love to stop by to see this in action.

[@ScottRods]

Welcome any time my friend. But yes, lets get this current variant out the way first.

[@57kevy33]

@@ScottRods get some sleep

[@henryg683]

Imagine if you had the plasma cutter when you were building BUGSY!!!!!!

[@ScottRods]

I know! And apparently it will cut through rusted and painted metal.

[@bigdaddy4975]

You can trim that hose as short as you need it I seen guys cut it so it just fits exactly

[@ironnsmith452]

The pressure on the air regulator max input pressure. These machines usually need the regulator set to 70 psi, or you will have to great an air flow which will blow out the the pilot arc and the torch will not fire. The air flow through the torch is not in a straight line. The parts of the torch are designed to make the air flow to swirl . This always the ionized gases carry the cuurent which heats the metal to a molten. The air stream the blows the metal away. You could think of it as a lightning bolt inside a tornado.

[@ScottRods]

Thank you so much for this information.

[@jonny-b4954]

I find 30-40 PSI is more than enough and it actually cuts worst with PSI above that. More slag on the underside of cut. Though that taps right off.

[@ScottRods]

@@jonny-b4954 Thanks Jonny B

[@19mati67]

I may have to look into one of these as well. Good review!! A chart on the machine itself, with some settings would be nice.

[@jonny-b4954]

I like the company. Have their welders and just bought this. The improvements they NEED to make are: get an actual English speaker to write the instructions and proofread them (many blatant mistakes like 220 and 110 amps are opposites, shows higher amps on 110 than 220 in manual, which is impossible etc.) and I think a mm for imperial conversion chart inside the door or something would be a nice bonus. The engineering and build of the machine where it matters are fairly good too. They didn't skimp there. It is a cheap Chinese product, but at the end of the day unless you're a professional; this works perfect. It's $459 with a 30% offer on the YesWelder page itself. Just paid $320 for it.

[@joepacheco4038]

Keep it up gd content and you'll be rewarded. A good size compressor like a 5hp 2 stage 60 gal tank would be a nice addition. My air compressor was built in 1946 by emglo thing is huge, still working never runs out of air. Only drawback it's horizontal and takes up valuable space. Gd luck with plasma cutter

[@richardswartz4273]

I have a Kellogg American 3hp 2 stage 80 gallon from 1964. The size of the electric motor and compressor pump is massive! I had to disassemble it to get it into my shed. Bought it for $200. The guy guaranteed it worked 5 years ago when he unhooked it. He told me if it didnt work he would bring the $200 back to me. It fired right up! Was plumbed goofy for the pressure release valve and had a bad check valve. Otherwise the thing is fantastic! Now building a cnc plasma table and comparing this YesWelder and the Lotos Plasmas! $100 difference and I like the marketing of YesWelder

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Congrats on getting that Plasma Cutter Dave! Should come in real handy doing what you do.

[@garyscarstuff]

Great review. If companies keep sending you equipment you are going to need a bigger garage!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Great looking cuts Dave ! Should be an excellent addition to the shop !

[@bigdaddy4975]

They want between 50 and 60 psi depending on what your cutting

[@NZMOPAR]

They have some nice 3 lens helmets to

[@otisbailey5455]

I have the same machine, note it should be a no touch, that will extend the life of your consumables. You can purchase the guides that will help with the no touch distance until you feel comfortable.

[@ScottRods]

That’s probably a good idea. Tungsten is expensive lol.

[@davidsolloway9349]

Good review Dave.

[@mikemccollum5529]

Nice review. Thank you. Mine won't work and yeswelder is not willing to correct it.

[@ScottRods]

That surprises me, is the machine totally dead?

[@brianhaw9398]

You've hit the big time now! Hope you don't get all high and mighty on us! Lol!

[@ScottRods]

Sorry, but all comments need to go through my personal assistant now.

[@bigdaddy4975]

Your not supposed to drag that tip either it’s very hard on the machine and the consumables

[@ScottRods]

Do you mean it shouldn’t be touching the surface? I made sure it didn’t.

[@reloadnorth7722]

Hello. It has been a year since this video was released. I was wondering how well the machine is still working before I purchase one.

[@ScottRods]

I don't use it that often, but so far it's not blown-up, like an un-branded one I got before, lol.

[@reloadnorth7722]

@@ScottRods OK. Thanks for the reply.

[@ionlybuydodge]

Just got for sale on amazon for $240

[@ScottRods]

Nice!

[@jadizzle]

Nice video and great review. Planning on getting this model but was wondering how well it works with 110v as that’s all I have. Any thoughts? I’m planning to use it for body work.

[@ScottRods]

How about I do quick video using 110v.

[@jadizzle]

@@ScottRods hey that would be great 👍🏼

[@JeffZiegler76]

Can it cut 3/8"? One review said no.

[@JeffinTD]

Nice video. These look ok for the money. Did it come with a drag tip or a stand-off?

[@ScottRods]

No stand off with the kit, but I think I can get one for the system.

[@JeffinTD]

@@ScottRods Thanks for the reply. Kinda debating between Yeswelder and Primeweld.

[@messybench]

Their website has air specs 60psi @ 7CFM was what I saw.

[@mikemccollum5529]

Real good review. I only wish mine worked. Pure chinese junk. Mine was no good out of the box. Pressure gauge only reads 30psi. I don’t know whether I have to much or to little air pressure. Arc goes out after a few seconds. Yeswelder is putting unreasonable demands on me to fix it.

[@4hundred474]

I have the same issue with mine. Only shows 30psi and blows a ton of air out of the hole in the middle of the arrow on the regulator/cleaner. Sent them an email and haven't got a reply. Luckily mine cuts fine, just have to unhook between cuts or I'll drain my compressor.

[@jasonh4167]

@@4hundred474 mine also bleeds air out that hole im wondering if its an over pressure safety valve or is it broken??? I got mine 2nd hand though, looking into getting a replacement regulato/separater.

[@jamesszymczak3992]

I have the plasma cutter 55 the knob on the amps when you turn to get to 55 amp can you still turn it around or dose it stop, and if you set the amps and when you turn it off and back on dose it save the amps or dose it go back to 55 amps? Just checking.

[@ScottRods]

I need to check all that James. Will update you soon.

[@bigdaddy4975]

Barbed fittings don’t need a hose clamp

[@ScottRods]

Better safe than sore

[@georgeroberts613]

Should have read the instructions chief. There's a button for testing air before you try to blow it up:)

[@ScottRods]

Damn, must have missed that page

[@peterthomas5792]

Rubbish compared to the Bestarc...