Good Review, real time common sense real application... I am a retired welder and Welding Instructor, thanks for the real world overview and your input.
I DID THE SAME THING, A STAINLESS STEEL CORKSCREW WENT THROUGH A FACE SHIELD AND THE SIDE PLASTIC OF MY GOGGLES WHEN I WAS USING AN INDUSTRIAL 440 VOLT PLASMA CUTTER I DID NOT LOSE MY EYE, GOOD PERTECTION IS A MUST, I AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT! GOOD SHOW THE CUTTER, THANK YOU MUCH!
I bought the DP Gen 3 version and am a little cheesed, since the pigtail on it is 115, with a converter cord to go to a Nema 6-50, which is what your pigtail is. Makes little sense because I am informed that the #1 reason these cheaper units of various brands (and likely from 1 of very few Chinese "daddy" factories) fail is pushing them too hard on 115 instead of using them on 208-240. In fact some comments on them advise not using them at all on lower voltage. I like lots of things about mine so far but now I am really wondering about reliability. BTW, I do suggest pilot arc unless you are using it on a CNC table per what I have learned. And watch out for nearby flammable--I almost set a bunch of leaves on fire today in our driveway. FYI, I paid $260 for mine (2023 March). The version Crossthread has is less, maybe $220. And another FYI, I found that my Porter Cable pancake strains to provide enough air, too. I have others and will try them with it. Also, I am adding a separate water/oil separator to back up the included one--in fact I plan to make a short air hose up with a separator on each end. Messy air is a consumables Destroyer!
Yeah I ordered one and they sent me the GEN 3 model which is a little different like the cord and adapter is backwards and the gauges are different but it seems to work just fine, hope it last
Great review thank you! I'm ready to buy one of these, but I have a question on the consumables. Is AG-60 and AG60P the same thing? Stupid question I know, but would like not to waste $30 on consumables before hand. :) Newbie ...
im looking for cheap plazma cutter for go kart project.im looking in the $150 range under $200.what are specs to look for? can and should i use 220v when i have 110v plug?with so many different cutters on sale i dont know exactlly what to get
I really hope this is just your camera set and you're not actually welding or plasma cutting on a wooden bench top right in front of a gas meter. Probably not given your sensible attitude towards PPE but one never knows.
I seen a funny Swedish guy exsplain hook a wire to end metal part on top. And run it to ground. And then you have your. Ark. Pilot ark. It’s cheap. Do it. Lol
Its just as important to use a respirator as it is eye protection. The fumes and gases created when plasma cutting are deadly, especially in enclosed spaces. A few bucks on a respirator and some P100 particulate filters can save a bunch of future problems
Had mine for a little over a year and no problems, really like the unit. Glad you like yours.
I have a couple now, I really like them a lot, handy unit for sure!
I’m purchasing so that I can have the ease of cutting the old floor panel out of my gbody to replace. Ur review is super beneficial
Thank you! I appreciate that
C notch my monte carlo ss frame cut like butter
@@montecarlo6.0turbo I was wondering if it would make notchin my frame easier! That’s for that
Good Review, real time common sense real application... I am a retired welder and Welding Instructor, thanks for the real world overview and your input.
Thank you so much!
I just ordered this because of your review thanks
Thanks for watching!
You can easily convert this machine to Pilot Arc for about $20. There are videos online showing the conversion.
I DID THE SAME THING, A STAINLESS STEEL CORKSCREW WENT THROUGH A FACE SHIELD AND THE SIDE PLASTIC OF MY GOGGLES WHEN I WAS USING AN INDUSTRIAL 440 VOLT PLASMA CUTTER I DID NOT LOSE MY EYE, GOOD PERTECTION IS A MUST, I AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT! GOOD SHOW THE CUTTER, THANK YOU MUCH!
Dang! That had to be scary!
I bought the DP Gen 3 version and am a little cheesed, since the pigtail on it is 115, with a converter cord to go to a Nema 6-50, which is what your pigtail is. Makes little sense because I am informed that the #1 reason these cheaper units of various brands (and likely from 1 of very few Chinese "daddy" factories) fail is pushing them too hard on 115 instead of using them on 208-240. In fact some comments on them advise not using them at all on lower voltage. I like lots of things about mine so far but now I am really wondering about reliability. BTW, I do suggest pilot arc unless you are using it on a CNC table per what I have learned. And watch out for nearby flammable--I almost set a bunch of leaves on fire today in our driveway. FYI, I paid $260 for mine (2023 March). The version Crossthread has is less, maybe $220. And another FYI, I found that my Porter Cable pancake strains to provide enough air, too. I have others and will try them with it. Also, I am adding a separate water/oil separator to back up the included one--in fact I plan to make a short air hose up with a separator on each end. Messy air is a consumables Destroyer!
I honestly don't use mine that much, I need to remember to start firing it up. I'm just so used to going to the zip wheel
Yeah I ordered one and they sent me the GEN 3 model which is a little different like the cord and adapter is backwards and the gauges are different but it seems to work just fine, hope it last
@@jamespolucha8790 lemme know how it works, I've been thinking of upgrading
Mine works great
What does non pilot arc and pilot arc what's better
Well u answered it the pilot arc is the way to go
would i need to change the 20amp barker that feeds my shed to run one of these cutters
I run a 20 amp breaker at 110v it will trip if you run it too long though
Grasias compa muy buenvideo comprare una
Great review thank you!
I'm ready to buy one of these, but I have a question on the consumables. Is AG-60 and AG60P the same thing?
Stupid question I know, but would like not to waste $30 on consumables before hand. :)
Newbie ...
Looks like you answered that when I re-watched the video. :) Thanks!
@@FoxMan777 hey thanks for watching, I truly appreciate it!
I really appreciate you informing people on a topic that I'm not well versed in. Thank you for watching!
Would you recommend this PC for removing welds on an excavator bucket
That would be something I haven't tried, but I feel it would be up for the job
What compressor are you using with this cutter? How many gallons and what CFM?
I only have a 17 gallon 5cfm compressor, it's really not enough, but has worked ok for me so far.
im looking for cheap plazma cutter for go kart project.im looking in the $150 range under $200.what are specs to look for? can and should i use 220v when i have 110v plug?with so many different cutters on sale i dont know exactlly what to get
220 you'll definitely get a cleaner cut and can cut thicker metal.
I really hope this is just your camera set and you're not actually welding or plasma cutting on a wooden bench top right in front of a gas meter. Probably not given your sensible attitude towards PPE but one never knows.
Hi I buy one, Thanks
I seen a funny Swedish guy exsplain hook a wire to end metal part on top. And run it to ground. And then you have your. Ark. Pilot ark. It’s cheap. Do it. Lol
Ha ha ha
Its just as important to use a respirator as it is eye protection. The fumes and gases created when plasma cutting are deadly, especially in enclosed spaces. A few bucks on a respirator and some P100 particulate filters can save a bunch of future problems
Thank you for that information