Anybody have any experience with the brand "longevity" plasma cutters. Would not mind one in the garage but do not want to spend a lot on one. Will not be using it professionally.

 

seems like the plasma cutters we run at work, have more problems with the tips clogging up more than anything else.

 

I have a hypertherm 600 and like it a lot but like said above, consumables get clogged up. does not matter what brand you buy they can and will get clogged up. I have had mine for 5 years now and have built a lot. Keeps on tickin.

Biggest thing is providing it with CLEAN DRY AIR. I have 2 water separators on my 60 gallon air compressor and drain them often. water shot thru the cutter is DEATH on consumables and makes for a crappy cut

 

Hypertherm has the most patents on the plasma systems.. The consumables have a long life span and are priced right.. I run their 1250 depending on what you want to do with it the 45 would probably take care of you.

Here's the link to Hypertherm, under products select hand held plasma:

http://hypertherm.com/