I've been eyeing a plasma cutter for decades but could not justify the cost. Recently I revisited this option and was amazed at the price drop. Yes, you can still pay $5,000 on a plasma cutter but you now pay a LOT less.

Bestarc has a nice plasma cutter which is now at version 7. It costs around $250 which is impressive. However, they are dumping their version 3 plasma cutters on Amazon. After applying a $70 "coupon", the cost, before taxes was around $160.

I also bought a new low-profile respirator to go under my welding helmet. Plasma cutting throws off a lot of tiny toxic particles. My organic filter mask isn't good enough.

I'll have to wait until next Saturday before I can try it out but I've already cleared the shelf that will be its new home.

Rick