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fasteddie58 · 07-13-2012, 09:56 PM

What model/brand of plasma cutters are you all using?

Garysbiz · 07-13-2012, 10:28 PM

Hypertherm Powermax 65, I would not go back to any other, I really like being able to change from my machine torch to hand torch in seconds. The support from the company and most of all Jim Colt is the best.

jdh239 · 07-13-2012, 11:21 PM

Hypertherm Powermax 1250 with Duramax torch.

If it puked today I wouldn't buy another brand

Tuffjarhed · 07-14-2012, 01:06 AM

Hypertherm.

jimcolt · 07-14-2012, 05:14 AM

Hypertherm for me too....but I am naturally biased.

Jim Colt Hypertherm

flatblack51 · 07-14-2012, 07:31 AM

Thermal dynamics A60! If I did it all over again it would be a very hard choice! But hypertherm consumables are everywhere so hypertherm only because of the tech support I've seen "jim colt".

jatepper · 07-14-2012, 08:52 AM

Hypertherm PM65. Had a TD Cutmaster 151 and had some bad luck with it.

I would only buy a Hypertherm from this point forward.

waynehartwig · 07-14-2012, 09:08 AM

Powermax 1650. Had a Thermal Dynamics A120, but had bad luck with it and 2 replacement units.

BESRK · 07-14-2012, 11:26 AM

PM 1250.. love it!

waynehartwig · 07-14-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BESRK

PM 1250.. love it!

Forgot that part on mine - love the Hypertherm! I have a Powermax 600 that I use for hand stuff and love it as well! Talked my friend into buying a used 600 and he likes his as well.

MQYJ · 07-14-2012, 07:56 PM

A 120.

I Lean · 07-15-2012, 07:51 AM

Powermax 45.

aicomp · 07-15-2012, 08:22 AM

PM85 and now repairing my PM1250 for hand use.

GEE-O · 07-15-2012, 11:58 AM

Hypertherm PM85 with machine and hand torch.

kyky777 · 07-17-2012, 08:20 PM

Pm85

norcalrocksolid4x4 · 07-17-2012, 08:31 PM

Hypertherm 1650 & 45, would never consider any other company

Conrad_Turbo · 07-17-2012, 10:33 PM

Hypertherm Powermax 65 with machine and hand torch all because of Jim @ Hypertherm.

B.A.M.F · 07-20-2012, 07:40 AM

Hypertherm Powermax 45 If i were to do it again Id buy an 85 just to have more cutting power but the 45 is awesome I run this little monster on 1/4" all day on my TM 4x4 and i have never once hit the duty cycle. Hypertherm =

the rest

PAToyota · 07-20-2012, 07:36 PM

Hypertherm Powermax 1100

cfullgraf · 07-20-2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasteddie58

What model/brand of plasma cutters are you all using?

Lincoln 625. Works fine so far but I see a Powermax in my future.

Byro · 07-20-2012, 09:10 PM

Miller Spectrum 375. Nothing too special, beats the hell out of cut wheels.

kb3gun · 07-21-2012, 03:59 PM

Hypertherm PowerMax 45. Best machine I've ever used.

PSYCHOFAB · 07-22-2012, 09:19 PM

Damn! Hypertherm is almost twice the price of other makes of similar amprage. I guess you get what you pay for.

mechanicalmongoose20 · 07-23-2012, 06:23 AM

TD Cutmaster 42. Holding it down for the little guys!!!

Its a cheap machine, and can be extremely frustrating at times, but once you get the hang of it and get it dialed in it makes some pretty sweet cuts. I have every intention of upgrading to a HT65, but am waiting till i can afford height control as well.

jdh239 · 07-23-2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSYCHOFAB

Damn! Hypertherm is almost twice the price of other makes of similar amprage. I guess you get what you pay for.

I would have a hard time with the price too, but I found a 2 week old 1250 for $1000. Couldn't beat that. Previous to that I found a heavily used 1000 for $1400. I sold the 1000 for $1000 and bought the 1250 with the money. Look around, you may be able to pick up a decent, used machine for much cheaper.

07-13-2012, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
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jatepper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Member # 185144 Posts: 576	Hypertherm PM65. Had a TD Cutmaster 151 and had some bad luck with it. I would only buy a Hypertherm from this point forward. __________________ TM2 4x8 w/Integrated H20 table, AVTHC, Hypertherm Powermax 65 Semper Fi! 1999-2004

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Garysbiz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 200100 Posts: 26	Hypertherm Powermax 65, I would not go back to any other, I really like being able to change from my machine torch to hand torch in seconds. The support from the company and most of all Jim Colt is the best.

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jimcolt Rock God Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 145912 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,255	Hypertherm for me too....but I am naturally biased. Jim Colt Hypertherm

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BESRK Rock God Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26393 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,158	PM 1250.. love it! __________________ Little CJ5 on 35s.

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GEE-O Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Member # 216278 Location: Inverness Fl Posts: 23	Hypertherm PM85 with machine and hand torch.

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norcalrocksolid4x4 Build & destroy! Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 143447 Location: Arcata Ca Posts: 195	Hypertherm 1650 & 45, would never consider any other company

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Conrad_Turbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89324 Posts: 236	Hypertherm Powermax 65 with machine and hand torch all because of Jim @ Hypertherm.

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B.A.M.F Master Mind Join Date: Sep 2011 Member # 199783 Location: NorCal Posts: 230	Hypertherm Powermax 45 If i were to do it again Id buy an 85 just to have more cutting power but the 45 is awesome I run this little monster on 1/4" all day on my TM 4x4 and i have never once hit the duty cycle. Hypertherm = the rest __________________ http://bayareametalfab.com/ Last edited by B.A.M.F; 07-20-2012 at 07:40 AM.

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Byro Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 214685 Location: Akron-Canton, OH Posts: 123	Miller Spectrum 375. Nothing too special, beats the hell out of cut wheels.

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kb3gun Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110493 Location: Somerset PA Posts: 29	Hypertherm PowerMax 45. Best machine I've ever used.

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