namz7791 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I am in the market for a plasma cutter and you can get some of the knock-off cutters from Ebay for under $400. Has anyone ever tried one of these and do they work? I expect that they wont last as long as a name brand but can buy 3 of them for the price of the name brand. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280ztracked Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have had 2 of them and they cut but not the thickness that they say they cut. I use them to cut sheet metal up to 3/16" easily. It will cut 1/4" and 1/2" but you need to run them on 220v and only cut very short distances. The duty cycle is a lot slower than other machines. Like I said I cut sheet metal a lot it cuts it like butter. The metal has to be very clean no paint and no rust. I would buy another one if these gave out. I have had one for 2 years and its still working. Give it a good work out for the 1st 15days if its gonna blow it will do it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namz7791 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Any input on which of the 2 that you have is better? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have a gianttech tig/plasma/arc welder I think it's a ct520. I love the thing, I cut some think stuff with it, The tig is bada$$ and for the money you can't beat it. I spent 675.00 shipped with a foot pedal and some other stuff. It comes with a 3 year warranty. I have welded and cut with the thing all day long with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letitsnow Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I've got a 220v harbor freight one, it works great. I've cut 1/2" before in one pass, 1/8" is like butter in steel or AL. I've never had a problem with it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280ztracked Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I have the Cut 50. Bought it from a company off of Ebay. Most of them will run 220v. Try to find one with Toshiba Mosfets in the description. Both of mine have them and when I was purchasing a guy told me to get them because they were better form some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeZ Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 We purchased one of from Gianttech. Used to cut floor from my 260. It seemed to work OK. Had a problem with the seller though. It seemed they forgot to ship it. I waited 2 weeks before I called them and they said they forgot to ship before leaving town. Took 3 weeks to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazye2000 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I personally have the Cut 50 as well. No issues to this day, and I've had it for almost 2 years now. Although I would like to find a place to find new tips and such. If anyone has info, please e-mail me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280ztracked Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I personally have the Cut 50 as well. No issues to this day, and I've had it for almost 2 years now. Although I would like to find a place to find new tips and such. If anyone has info, please e-mail me. You can buy the consumables for the cut 50 on ebay. Most of the sellers have a 20 piece set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazye2000 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 ^ Thanks for the info. I'm checking it out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlinevo7 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 ^ Thanks for the info. I'm checking it out now. I just got one from Northern Tool, one of their own brand ones, more money but still less than the more expensive guys and it's working great for me...thickest I've cut so far is 1/4" Mild Steel but still has more juice left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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