.The leaves are 1/4" plate, plasma cut by hand. I etched the veins in with a cutting disc on my grinder. I ecstatic about the color. Patinas don't always work out this well. Janet R.

Janet I`m trying to invest some money on a manual plasma cutter. What your experience with, and any brand you recomend? Have you cut copper with it? If so, how is it?
Appreciate your advise on that. Thanks . Nelson

Hi Nelson, I just came accross your question to Janet about a plasma cutter. I have a 5'x10' cnc plasma cutter as well as a hand held plasma. If you are looking for quality Hypertherm and Miller are the best two choices from my experience I cut hundereds of thousands of inches a year with my cnc and have had no problems in the last five years that I have had it and it is a Hypertherm. Consumables are not bad I can give specific cost if you would like. The cheaper units are not bad, the catch is service and most importantly the consumables (eclectrodes/nozzles) some times you can use hypertherm consumables in other machines for instance my hand plasma is an off brand that someone gave to me instead of paying up a dedt, I got lucky and could use Hypertherm consumables in it. Research and questions will save you a major head ache. Hopih this helps.

CW

Hi Rob, check out my previous blog(at the top) gives the info on what I used and how. Thanks! Janet R.

Hi Nelson,
I bought my plasma cutter, about 15+years ago and it's still going!!!! it's an L-Tech , I don't have the model # here. It will cut up to 1/2" but not happily.I use it for 1/4" and less usually. i find I can torch cut pretty good when a heavier gauge. I love my plasma cutter and it has paid for itself many times over. Good Luck. There are probably better ones now. Hidden costs are the electrodes and all the little tip parts $$$$$$ janet R.

JANET AND CURTIS THANKS FOR ADVISE. NELSON