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Ddays said:
Looking at picking up one of these plasma cutters. They have several in this family & not sure which one but probably no lower than this model.
This will be for general use & making some signs, etc. Probably never get over 1/4" but never know. Anyone have any recommendations on capacities, what to look for?



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I used to use an Eastwood Versa-cut that worked pretty good for the price ($799)

https://a.co/d/58FaL7c

I recently got a Hypertherm and it’s badass. Of course you’ll have to spend more money ($2,500ish) but you definitely get what you pay for.

https://www.hypertherm.com/hypertherm/powermax/powermax45-xp/#torches-and-consumables
 
OverlanderJK said:
Not great. Had one, returned it.
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Wondered at that price - thanks for the feedback

Disciple Off Road said:
I used to use an Eastwood Versa-cut that worked pretty good for the price ($799)

https://a.co/d/58FaL7c

I recently got a Hypertherm and it’s badass. Of course you’ll have to spend more money ($2,500ish) but you definitely get what you pay for.

https://www.hypertherm.com/hypertherm/powermax/powermax45-xp/#torches-and-consumables
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Perfect - thats kinda what I was expecting for something decent. Do you run it on 110 or 240? I've exceeded my capacity on the garage as-is & will likely need to run higher gauge wire out there to run it on 240 but thinking I'd be better off doing it anyways
 
Ddays said:
Wondered at that price - thanks for the feedback



Perfect - thats kinda what I was expecting for something decent. Do you run it on 110 or 240? I've exceeded my capacity on the garage as-is & will likely need to run higher gauge wire out there to run it on 240 but thinking I'd be better off doing it anyways
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We use 240 but the 120 works if you are cutting smaller gauge. But of course 240 is the way to go for much cleaner cuts.
 
Ddays said:
Wondered at that price - thanks for the feedback



Perfect - thats kinda what I was expecting for something decent. Do you run it on 110 or 240? I've exceeded my capacity on the garage as-is & will likely need to run higher gauge wire out there to run it on 240 but thinking I'd be better off doing it anyways
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I've got an old 110v Miller that's great for 1/8" hobby stuff. Anything thicker than that takes a lot more time and cuts are uglier.
 
WJCO said:
I've got an old 110v Miller that's great for 1/8" hobby stuff. Anything thicker than that takes a lot more time and cuts are uglier.
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yeah, for what I have in mind - I'd be better off with a 240v I think - it'll more than pay for itself

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Ddays said:
yeah, for what I have in mind - I'd be better off with a 240v I think - it'll more than pay for itself

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That’s very cool. I’ll take one of Mt Shasta plz. 👍🏻
 
Max517 said:
Hey Wayalifers, looking for some insight. Several years ago, I received kit of porter cable power tools. I was working with my impact yesterday and it finally gave out. I’m looking to get in the Milwaukee ecosystem now. I’m looking at the impact and drill combo. I believe the M18 18 volt. Mainly needing them to work on the jeep, but will also be for home repairs. I want to start with these then continue working my way in later.

Just looking for some insight on the M18 or if you have had better luck with others?

Thanks in advance!
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I know this won't be a popular choice, but

I have had Milwaukee tools and have absolutely loved them.

But since I have gotten further into my wood working, I have pretty much switched my power tools to Skil. Not the cheap ones you get at department stores.

They been very good tools and I would put them up against Milwaukee or Default any day. They are also somewhat less expensive and well built.
 
Gossamer JL said:
I know this won't be a popular choice, but

I have had Milwaukee tools and have absolutely loved them.

But since I have gotten further into my wood working, I have pretty much switched my power tools to Skil. Not the cheap ones you get at department stores.

They been very good tools and I would put them up against Milwaukee or Default any day. They are also somewhat less expensive and well built.
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When skil was sold by Bosch is left quality behind. Its China tools. No different than anything else on Vevor except more expensive.
 
OverlanderJK said:
When skil was sold by Bosch is left quality behind. Its China tools. No different than anything else on Vevor except more expensive.
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Not the experience I have with them. And Vevor is trash. LOL
I am not doing mechanic work with the tools, wood working.

Also, you would be surprised to know where your Milwaukee tools were likely made.
 
Gossamer JL said:
Not the experience I have with them. And Vevor is trash. LOL
I am not doing mechanic work with the tools, wood working.

Also, you would be surprised to know where your Milwaukee tools were likely made.
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Not surprised at all. Not everything from China is equal, hence Milwaukee and Skil. Milwaukee also makes stuff in Taiwan, Mexico and the US. There are levels and skil is at best a budget friendly DIY tool setup. Not quality.
 
OverlanderJK said:
Not surprised at all. Not everything from China is equal, hence Milwaukee and Skil. Milwaukee also makes stuff in Taiwan, Mexico and the US. There are levels and skil is at best a budget friendly DIY tool setup. Not quality.
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Just as Skil. Yes Chevron (HK) bought the brand from Bosch, but it is made in various nations as well.

But when you really strip it all down, My pwrcore20 Skil is comparable to the M18 that I also own.

Just saying for what I do, they work and get the job done, for a moderate price tag.
 
Gossamer JL said:
Just as Skil. Yes Chevron (HK) bought the brand from Bosch, but it is made in various nations as well.

But when you really strip it all down, My pwrcore20 Skil is comparable to the M18 that I also own.

Just saying for what I do, they work and get the job done, for a moderate price tag.
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That 20V skil is on the level of the M12 not the M18. It’s not comparable at all. Cool that your happy with you skil purchase but it’s a downgrade from your Milwaukee stuff.
 
OverlanderJK said:
That 20V skil is on the level of the M12 not the M18. It’s not comparable at all. Cool that your happy with you skil purchase but it’s a downgrade from your Milwaukee stuff.
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Like I said, I own both. I couldn't careless what some marketing scheme says. I use both platforms to this day in my wood shop.

And they are pretty comparable for what I do with them.

That said, would I use the Skil if I was a professional construction worker or mechanic and had to every day? Probably not. But if I was in a pinch, I would.
 
I bought a Milwaukee m18 compact impact to install the lift, since I could not budge the factory bolts with an old kawasaki plug-in nor 24 inch breaker bar.

I did that Milwaukee because it claimed 550 lb-ft nut busting, and Eddie's videos showed his remove bolts with zero effort. (I was almost convinced that he broke the bolts free, then zipped them off for the videos)

It came "free" with the purchase of a 2 battery 6 ah kit.

To my pleasent surprise, it zipped the 1st bolt off like it was nothing. I kept watching the HD ads, and through this year purchased m12 nut drive drill kit with "free" batteries. Caught an 8" m18 chainsaw kit by chance on clearance for $160, a m12 die grinder lit on clearance for $70, a m12 drill multi tool kit with the various attachments for $130. Black friday had some good deals, and I needed a drywall saw, but ended up with the $99 m18 multi tool.

So far, they all work great, I couldn't believe how much more powerful they were than the older ryobi nut driver and drill I had.

I did choose a ryobi router because I needed it for a smaller project and $70 vs $199 m18 was an easy choice.

I think I want the m12 1/2" impact for trail use, but I'll can wait and see if it goes on clearance, since my HD is loaded with them.
 
epriev said:
I bought a Milwaukee m18 compact impact to install the lift, since I could not budge the factory bolts with an old kawasaki plug-in nor 24 inch breaker bar.

I did that Milwaukee because it claimed 550 lb-ft nut busting, and Eddie's videos showed his remove bolts with zero effort. (I was almost convinced that he broke the bolts free, then zipped them off for the videos)

It came "free" with the purchase of a 2 battery 6 ah kit.

To my pleasent surprise, it zipped the 1st bolt off like it was nothing. I kept watching the HD ads, and through this year purchased m12 nut drive drill kit with "free" batteries. Caught an 8" m18 chainsaw kit by chance on clearance for $160, a m12 die grinder lit on clearance for $70, a m12 drill multi tool kit with the various attachments for $130. Black friday had some good deals, and I needed a drywall saw, but ended up with the $99 m18 multi tool.

So far, they all work great, I couldn't believe how much more powerful they were than the older ryobi nut driver and drill I had.

I did choose a ryobi router because I needed it for a smaller project and $70 vs $199 m18 was an easy choice.

I think I want the m12 1/2" impact for trail use, but I'll can wait and see if it goes on clearance, since my HD is loaded with them.
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Not sure where you're at but check offer up or FB marketplace. There are a ton of tool only "returns" for significantly cheaper than HD. There are a couple "Tool stores" near me that regularly have them for $80-$100 less than the big box stores.
 
Gossamer JL said:
Like I said, I own both. I couldn't careless what some marketing scheme says. I use both platforms to this day in my wood shop.

And they are pretty comparable for what I do with them.

That said, would I use the Skil if I was a professional construction worker or mechanic and had to every day? Probably not. But if I was in a pinch, I would.
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How is legit specs a marketing scheme? I have harbor freight tools and Milwaukee, they both do the same things, doesn't mean they are equal.
 
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