Subject: Plasma cutter advice

From: Jeff Reiter <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 02:12:22 -0500

I saw some talk about plasma cutters recently, so forgive me if this is a repeated request.

I'm looking at plasma cutters. I think that I'll go for the larger machine (enough to cut 1/2" material). I'm looking at the Thermal Dynamics PAK Master 50 and the Esab 750i. I'm being steered towards the Esab based on a few features: lower power consumption, inverter technology, and a more sophisticated torch. Can anyone confirm this? Any advice on these two machines... or others? Does anyone want sell their plasma cutter machine?

Thanks, Jeff.
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From: Bill Roberts <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 1996 21:53:04 -0400

Jeff-
I own a TD pak 50 and love it. It's small(due to the inverter 
technology) and it cuts a smaller kerf than the competition. What's a 
Estab 750i? Hope this helps, I was here(ready to buy) 3 years ago and 
wish I had this format to turn to. 
Happy Hammering-
Bill Roberts
Custom Design Metal Arts
3740 N.E. 40th Pl. #C
Ocala,FL 34479
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From: Dan Nibbelink <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 1996 07:33:08 -0700

Jeff Reiter wrote:
> I'm looking at plasma cutters. I think that I'll go for the larger machine (enough to cut 1/2" material). I'm looking at the Thermal 
Dynamics PAK Master 50 and
> [email-masked]

Dimitri Gerakaris is a great fan of his Thermo Dymanics unit. 
Reliability, service support, dealer service and cutting ability.

A tip from Dimitri -- use a piece of wood for cutting guide.
-- 
Dan Nibbelink
RedHawk Forge
Berthoud, Colorado
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http://www.csn.net/~dannibb