Hey everyone! I ordered the firepower FP-18 plasma cutter from HF, which is
the same product as the Drag Gun built by thermadyne
http://www.thermadyne.com/tdc/litera...ice/0_2682.pdf for $599.
with shipping. I'm not a huge fan of HF but occationally they have a good
value offered and i beleive this is one of them. I can get consumables from
just about anywhere which was my main concern. I plan on using it for mostly
14-20 ga sheet metal and possibly 9-10 ga on rare occations. (anything
thicker and Mr. Oxy-Acetylene gets the work) Does anyone own one of these
machines? I was wondering what to expect as far as true capabilities,
consumable wear (generally) and all around opinion on quality.
Thanks in advance,

walt

In article , wallster
wrote:

Hey everyone! I ordered the firepower FP-18 plasma cutter from HF, which is
the same product as the Drag Gun built by thermadyne
http://www.thermadyne.com/tdc/litera...ice/0_2682.pdf for $599.
with shipping. I'm not a huge fan of HF but occationally they have a good
value offered and i beleive this is one of them. I can get consumables from
just about anywhere which was my main concern. I plan on using it for mostly
14-20 ga sheet metal and possibly 9-10 ga on rare occations. (anything
thicker and Mr. Oxy-Acetylene gets the work) Does anyone own one of these
machines? I was wondering what to expect as far as true capabilities,
consumable wear (generally) and all around opinion on quality.
Thanks in advance,

walt



They are very popular with autobody and HVAC shops.

In article , wallster
wrote:

snipped machines? I was wondering what to expect as far as true
capabilities,
consumable wear (generally) and all around opinion on quality.
Thanks in advance,

walt



They are very popular with autobody and HVAC shops.

Hey Ernie, have you ever used one of these compact machines? (You're "The
Man" in this ng!)
walt
ps. just glad i didn't by an esap (lol)



I have used one at a friend's shop and as long as you stay under 1/8"
they are fine.
They are very compact and portable, hence why HVAC guys love them.
No external air compressor to lug around.
Just plug into a 110 v outlet and away you go.

Tip life is pretty good since they are so low amperage.

snipped machines? I was wondering what to expect as far as true
capabilities,
consumable wear (generally) and all around opinion on quality.
Thanks in advance,

walt



They are very popular with autobody and HVAC shops.

Hey Ernie, have you ever used one of these compact machines? (You're "The
Man" in this ng!)
walt
ps. just glad i didn't by an esap (lol)

"Ernie Leimkuhler" wrote in message
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In article , wallster
wrote:

snipped machines? I was wondering what to expect as far as true
capabilities,
consumable wear (generally) and all around opinion on quality.
Thanks in advance,

walt



They are very popular with autobody and HVAC shops.

Hey Ernie, have you ever used one of these compact machines? (You're
"The
Man" in this ng!)
walt
ps. just glad i didn't by an esap (lol)



I have used one at a friend's shop and as long as you stay under 1/8"
they are fine.
They are very compact and portable, hence why HVAC guys love them.
No external air compressor to lug around.
Just plug into a 110 v outlet and away you go.

Tip life is pretty good since they are so low amperage.

Thanks Ernie, you really are "The Man!"
walt