My new toy arrived today,wanted one for years

[moparnut]

Finally bit the bullet after years of wanting a plasma cutter.I got a great deal on Epay,brand new Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 51 for 1080 delivered,I was the high bidder.These sell for upwards of 1550 plus tax at local welding stores.I should have lots of fun with this

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Nice toy!! 

[Swedefish]

Nice toy!! 

[4Cruizn]

That looks sweet!!  Nice score!   

[moparnut]

Hopefully i will find some time to try it this weekend.It will quality cut 1/2" plate and aluminum and stainless

[71bigblock]

My cousin bought one, pretty sure its the same model a few years ago.  I used it to build this for him:

You will NEVER go back to a grinder with a cutoff blade, or a torch.  You will get spoiled instantly.  Cuts 1/2" like butter.

Tip- for straight lines, get a piece of high temp plastic about 2" wide, 1/2" tall, and about 2-3 feet long.  Comes in Very handy, you rest the tip on the plastic, and just slide the gun along.  The 1/2 tall plastic holds the tip exactly 1/8" off the metal.  It has to be plastic so that the tip doesnt arc.  A local welding shop guy told me that, and sure enough, worked perfect.   

My dad and I on the right, and my two cousins.  Me driving.   

[moparnut]

thanks for the info.I was wondering if i really will like it.The thing that stopped me from buying one earlier is the fact i have air cut off tools,chop saw,OXY/Acetaline cutting torch,Metal ban saw ect.I thought i had enuf cutting devices.I hope I like it better than all those.The hard to reach places and piercing metal with definatly be nice for the plasma

[moparclown]

Trust me when I say your gonna love it,I got to use one a few weeks back in the build of this Bronco.I have been in the dark ages I guess.I was using masking tape as a guideline,but the plastic would be great on a flat surface.Let us know,what you think?

[Street_Challenged73]

That'll be very handy in the garage.  We had a Millermatic plasma cutter at my high school.  It works 10 times better than oxy/acetylene torches and saves a lot of time.  It's so nice not having to break out the grinder after torching something.