plasma cutters ????

Im looking at possibly buying a plasma cutter,I do not need one that will cut anything more then a 1/4" or so. I really can't afford $1000.00-1500.00 for a brand name cutter , Does anyone have any suggestions on a cheap plasma cutter?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Welder-Plasma-Cutter-TIG-MMA-Cut-Stick-Arc-110V-220V-520TSC-without-Pedal-/310489954688?pt=BI_Welders&hash=item484aa4b980

bought one of these, & am quite pleased with it.

thats kinda what I was leaning tawards, was also looking at the Eastwood cutter. Thanks for the reply.

I saved the link to my favorites, I was looking at getting a Lincoln Pro Cut 25 but that unit is almost $400 less. I do wonder about replacement parts on something like that though can I go down to the local Welders Supply store if I need parts?

Most welding supply stores carry PC parts in stock for the name brand cutters.

This is going to be your best bet for a quality name brand at a good price.

http://store.cyberweld.com/hoai25plcu50.html#pdItemDataTabs

Here is a good deal too.............. Just ain't much on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-Airforce-500534-Weight-Compressor/dp/B000R8UN6G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351888372&sr=8-2&keywords=hobart+plasma

I would look at the Schumacher Electric offerings.

You have to call 'em because they are not on their web site.
I think they have a confidentiality agreement with J.C. Whitney.

I wouldn't go too cheap on buying one . You'll want one that's going to last and give you good service. In my shop I have an HTP Microcut 625 that I bought over 15 years ago without a minutes trouble. The only money I spent on it is for consumables, and I always order plenty so I'm never without. Mine will make a quality cut through 5/8" thick steel and a severance cut through 3/4", power is adjustable so you can dial it way down for thin sheet-metal. They do make a smaller and larger model than mine.

I've used many brands and I prefer Hypertherm. The machines last and more importantly the consumables last the longest. It is the cost of the consumables that will bite you with the "cheaper" machines.