Well, they are both kinda mickey mouse, but the torchmate is far superiour to the plasma cam.
Its made out of very thin metal, with every possible corner cut, and its mostly propriatary, making it harder to fix, improve or modify.
So I would go torchmate.
Be aware you really need a machine torch- which is usually at least another $500. The cheeseball system of using a hand torch and a hose clamp is not even worth bothering with.
You absolutely want auto torch height adjustment, as well- not sure if that is on your list, but its essential.
Material warps as you cut it, and the torch will then hit the metal that has moved, and ruin your whole piece, unless you have auto torch height.
Me, I really like my C&G machine, bought new in 92 and still used hard all the time. Its a step up, in both price and quality, but it has been worth it to me.
Well, they are both kinda
Well, they are both kinda mickey mouse, but the torchmate is far superiour to the plasma cam.
Its made out of very thin metal, with every possible corner cut, and its mostly propriatary, making it harder to fix, improve or modify.
So I would go torchmate.
Be aware you really need a machine torch- which is usually at least another $500. The cheeseball system of using a hand torch and a hose clamp is not even worth bothering with.
You absolutely want auto torch height adjustment, as well- not sure if that is on your list, but its essential.
Material warps as you cut it, and the torch will then hit the metal that has moved, and ruin your whole piece, unless you have auto torch height.
Me, I really like my C&G machine, bought new in 92 and still used hard all the time. Its a step up, in both price and quality, but it has been worth it to me.
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