Thinking of getting a Plasma cutter

[Bsavulis]

Anyone have an Arc captian Plasma cutter? Suitable for very limited use by a backyard hack?

Thanks
Brian

 

[Rustyiron]

What are your current metal cutting methods?
A plas wouldn't be my recommendation for a "first step".

 

[Jrasband]

wouldn't a angle grinder be first?

 

[Happy in NC]

I bought a cheap Lotos brand from Amazon. I have used it quite a bit. Small learning curve but it's really pretty easy. Small one handed carry around. 110 or 220 and air compressor required. Been using it recently to cut up my old bridge tank. About 7/16" steel plate. Rated to cut 1/2" but I suspect it would be pushing it's limit to do that.
Been quite happy with it.
Only "extra" expense is for the tip sets.
My two cents

 

[J&K]

I also bought a Lotos off Amazon and I am very happy with it. Haven't used it too much yet but have a couple winter projects that it will get used more.

 

[sd455dan]

Lotos as well 3 in 1 with pilot arc. Wow How time flies, in October I will have been using it for Ten years.

Just used it to cut a copy pattern of my existing Rhino 554's Cross FEL joystick control and made one for my identical back up tractor to replace the worn two stick.

 

[Rustyiron]

wouldn't a angle grinder be first?

That's the reason for my question for the op.