I've been looking for a plasma cutter for a week or so now, but haven't been finding what I am looking for. I'm hoping somebody on here will either know of one, or can tell me some places to look that I haven't found yet, as I have looked everywhere I can find.
I'm looking for an older one with at least an 80 amp output, but would actually prefer 100 amp plus if I can find one.
I had been looking at all the 220v single phase ones, as that's the only way I'd have the amperage available in the shop to run it. Fortunately I realized yesterday that the generator I got from Dad last year can be configured for 3 phase. This will give me the capability to run a three phase machine with a power draw of up to 100 amps on 240V three phase.
I had actually seen a nice 150 amp, 100% duty cycle, ESAB last week at a surplus place. They weren't asking but $699 for it, but it was three phase, so I kept looking. After I thought about the generator, I looked at it again this morning and called the place to see what kind of torches came with it.
The salesman emailed me some pictures, but due to work, I didn't get them until a few hours after I called. Turned out it had two hand torches, and a machine torch with it. I immediately got back on their site, and it wasn't listed anymore. I called the guy back and he did some checking and told me it had been sold somewhere between me calling the first time, and calling him back several hours later.....In other words it set there for nearly two weeks, but the day I decide it will work, and I want it, it gets sold.......needless to say I am one sick puppy.....
Anyways, the search is on again. Like I said, I am looking for at least an 80 amp output, but would prefer 100 amps plus. I don't need new, or pretty, I just need functional, and for the consumables to be available for it. Money wise, given that shipping won't be cheap, I'm trying not to spend more than $600 to $800 on the machine itself.
So, if anyone knows of one for sale, or anywhere to look, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thanks.....
I'm looking for an older one with at least an 80 amp output, but would actually prefer 100 amp plus if I can find one.
I had been looking at all the 220v single phase ones, as that's the only way I'd have the amperage available in the shop to run it. Fortunately I realized yesterday that the generator I got from Dad last year can be configured for 3 phase. This will give me the capability to run a three phase machine with a power draw of up to 100 amps on 240V three phase.
I had actually seen a nice 150 amp, 100% duty cycle, ESAB last week at a surplus place. They weren't asking but $699 for it, but it was three phase, so I kept looking. After I thought about the generator, I looked at it again this morning and called the place to see what kind of torches came with it.
The salesman emailed me some pictures, but due to work, I didn't get them until a few hours after I called. Turned out it had two hand torches, and a machine torch with it. I immediately got back on their site, and it wasn't listed anymore. I called the guy back and he did some checking and told me it had been sold somewhere between me calling the first time, and calling him back several hours later.....In other words it set there for nearly two weeks, but the day I decide it will work, and I want it, it gets sold.......needless to say I am one sick puppy.....
Anyways, the search is on again. Like I said, I am looking for at least an 80 amp output, but would prefer 100 amps plus. I don't need new, or pretty, I just need functional, and for the consumables to be available for it. Money wise, given that shipping won't be cheap, I'm trying not to spend more than $600 to $800 on the machine itself.
So, if anyone knows of one for sale, or anywhere to look, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thanks.....