Technical Arc captain Plasma cutter

Thanks for all the input people, I learned alot !!!!

Truth be told, I bought one from Amazon for $400.00
They sent me three, I contacted them, and they said: Keep them, cost more to send back and reprocess them, than their worth.. that kinda of value sorta scared me.....

Six months ago, I ordered 4 12 volt deep cycle batteries for my Ryobi riding lawnmower,
I got one, then a week later, 2 more, then within a month FOUR more came.
Same story keep them...

 

I simply don’t really need it which is why I probably won’t get it. I have a handful of things I could use it for, but an angle grinder and a cut off wheel will do just as well.

I have 2 Hitbox welders, one is a multiprocess that does Arc and MIG and I also have a tiny one that does just arc. That multi process welder works as well as the Snap On mig that I use at work. It’s Synergic and just dials in so easy. It replaced a Neiko tools welder that was the same as the Eastwood 135 that I used to have. The tiny stick welder I bought because it has more Arc features, being it has arc force. J learned to run an old tombstone when I was 16, and I used that until it was no longer safe to use. The little Hitbox cost $62 and is the smoothest arc weld I think I could get for that price.

 

The MT 2000 welder that I have is the no frills Version and cost me $150 shipped. But it does use gas, and the synergic function is sweet. I agree it’s probably not going to last that long but for what I paid, it’s doing quite well and allowing me to put money into my project instead. If it quits I’ll probably upgrade. Thats the reason why I’m holding off on the plasma. Angle grinders and cutting wheels will work as well minus a bit extra time. But it’ll only cost the consumables

 

Don’t discount a used welder either. I’ve bought two, first wire feed a Miler Matic 35. The fella let me run it at his place.
2nd a 3 in one Airco DP-something, knew nothing about Tig welding, the guy let me take it to Airgas and have it checked out. It’s a scratch start though, but the shop set up the high frequency box and that over comes the need to touch the metal to start it.
I know your question is about Plasma cutters, and yes, both of my PC’s are “used” purchases as well.

 

I bought the Bestarc BTC500DP last year around this time and have been happy with it.

Why this one? Well, it was just over $200 (currently $219 on Amazon). It was also the only one in the price range that I could find any youtube reviews that the person didn't have the unit given to them. It has pilot arc, dual voltage, an internal air regulator, and a 1/2" steel rating. I have cut 5/8" cast iron with it, and 1/2" steel. I just finished cutting a boatload of 1/4" wall tubing without much issue. Consumables are dirt cheap and available on amazon as well. I have not used at on 110V, so I cannot comment on that.