[Shop-talk] Plasma cutter recommendation?

[eric at megageek.com]

Matt asked about Plasma Cutters.

Matt, I bought from Ramsond...

http://www.ramsond.com/welding-plasma-cutting-machines/ 

I bought the Ramsond CUT50DY 50 and I'm very happy with it.

A few times I ran up against the cutting depth limit (just over 3/4 inch). 
 But overall, it does everything I expected.  I bought a ton of extra tips 
and such, which I recommend.  They are consumables.

My buddy bought a different brand (I'm not sure of the name) and while 
it's not the same unit, the consumables seem interchangeable. 

Doesn't handle really rusted metals well (but I don't think any unit 
will.)  My only issue was that I needed better eye protection.  welding 
helmets are too dark.  The welding sunglasses I got, seem slightly too 
little protection.  Neither of these are a fault of the brand or unit 
however (but if anyone has any suggestions on what to use for plasma, I'm 
all ears (or eyes, I guess.)  8>)

Shoot me an email if you have any specific questions.

Eric P
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