I've been considering a plasma cutter for quite some time. However, I've never been able to justify the expense for my own needs. Now, I've got a few more projects, like cutting axle brackets, body mounts, etc., lined up that are making me consider one again. The issue I have with a plasma cutter though is the singular purpose it performs. Since I'm not going to be cutting anything thick, or doing complicated shapes, I'm getting the sense that my want is way stronger than my need here.
That said, what are your go-to tools for cutting metal? Please be specific on brands as well. For example, I've relied on cheaper cutting discs from HF, mated to either a Dewalt corded or Ryobi cordless grinder, but the discs either seem to not last or break fairly easily. I also have a small oxygen acetylene set, which is useful for cutting and brazing. The tool I use the least would be air powered cutters. These are my least favorite, largely due to the small compressor I have.
That said, what are your go-to tools for cutting metal? Please be specific on brands as well. For example, I've relied on cheaper cutting discs from HF, mated to either a Dewalt corded or Ryobi cordless grinder, but the discs either seem to not last or break fairly easily. I also have a small oxygen acetylene set, which is useful for cutting and brazing. The tool I use the least would be air powered cutters. These are my least favorite, largely due to the small compressor I have.
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