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Dec 22, 2011 | 06:37 PM

custm2500

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Plasma cutter?

Who has one? What brand and it is 110v or 240?

I ordered a snap on standard duty that is 110v and is good for up to 3/8th. I don't expect to cut anything thicker then 1/4 so it should do fine. I just buying the best so I am nervous since I didn't get the big boy. But $2300-$4000 was a big jump when the one I bought should do what I need it to.

Dec 23, 2011 | 08:59 PM

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I still dont understand why people buy snap on welders/plasma's... their hand tools are superb, welding line is re badged crap, 3x the price of a quality USA made unit...

Dec 23, 2011 | 09:00 PM

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FWIW, you could have gotten a hypertherm, which will cut cleaner, last longer, and cut 3/4" clean and sever 1" for $1700.

Dec 24, 2011 | 08:13 PM

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I still dont understand why people buy snap on welders/plasma's... their hand tools are superb, welding line is re badged crap, 3x the price of a quality USA made unit...

I absolutly love my welder. The extra price I paid was due to the fact it was the only place I could get credit. If I had cash my hand tools would be craftsman and matco, and my bigger stuff would be from many sorces I am sure. But I have a line of credit, get a reasonable intrest rate for my credit score, and feel the product is a great one just slightly overpriced.

Dec 24, 2011 | 09:19 PM

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got one at harbor freight for $599.it cuts 1/2.

Jan 6, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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I bought hypertherm 380 about ten yrs ago( makes me feel old) and never looked back. has been perfect for everything from body work to frames. did some research back then and it is the same one miller sells,for alot more (hypertherm is maufacturer) paid back then under 1000 delivered.have a snap on mig welder 110 ( took as payment for a debt) was brand new in the box and i fight with it everytime i use it. hope that helps

Jan 6, 2012 | 03:49 PM

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Thermal Dynamics, i have one and bought it used for about $350 cash and have had it for 3 years. Works flawless and can be used with 110 or 220. I agree with BADD SS, I would never buy welding tools from snap on, Matco, etc... You can even get good welders and plasmas from sears for decent price.