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[Steve G]

I bought the 500i because of the multi-voltage plug. It should be arriving today, what kind of consumables should I stock up on for the plasma cutter?

[Steve G]

An additionally, a coalescing filter to remove condensate (from the air compressor/airline).... Unless you live in Arizonia or a very dry climate.

Ok, thanks guys, I would have gone with the 700i but I think I can make really good use of the 120v option on the 500i MVP!

Thanks for all the input!

[SidecarFlip]

An additionally, a coalescing filter to remove condensate (from the air compressor/airline).... Unless you live in Arizonia or a very dry climate.

[urch55]

Also, do I need any kind of gas for this plasma cutter?

No,
Just clean dry compressed air. (air compressor)

[urch55]

Well, been welding aluminum alot... now i need a plasma cutter.

Thinking of the Hobart Airforce 500i - is this a quality plasma cutter? would anyone get something different than this?

I will mainly be cutting 1/8 AL/Steel sheet metal and occasionally 1/4-3/8 steel/AL.

Thanks -

Btw, I need to buy it tomorrow morning so I would appreciate quick feedback!

Since you are in a hurry go with the bigger unit 700i up to 1/2" so it should give clean cuts on 3/8"..

[Steve G]

Also, do I need any kind of gas for this plasma cutter?

[Steve G]

Well, been welding aluminum alot... now i need a plasma cutter.

Thinking of the Hobart Airforce 500i - is this a quality plasma cutter? would anyone get something different than this?

I will mainly be cutting 1/8 AL/Steel sheet metal and occasionally 1/4-3/8 steel/AL.

Thanks -

Btw, I need to buy it tomorrow morning so I would appreciate quick feedback!

[epjohnso]

Choice of Welders

Good choice - I had bought the H187, and about 6 months later wanted the spoolgun, so I ended up going out an buying the Miller 211, with Spoolgun.

Regarding someone's comment about the Miller being better???

Never had a problem with the Hobart 187 - my Miller died hard, after about 2 weeks. Fixed quickly by the LWS since they were a repair depot.

I just like to point that out to Miller versus Hobart bigots... I love both however.

[Steve G]

Steve,
Look at my other post I already told you 0.30 4043 wire is a good all round wire..

Oh, thanks!

You've been a big help!

[urch55]

What is a good aluminum wire to get?

4043?

Steve,
Look at my other post I already told you 0.30 4043 wire is a good all round wire..

[Steve G]

What is a good aluminum wire to get?

4043?

I ordered the Hobart 210 MVP w/ spool gun

[Steve G]

If you don't need the 110 capability, Northern Hardware is selling their remaining 210's, with the spool gun for something like $919 with free shipping.

I saw that but it said 11-16 days to ship, I need this by the end of the week.

[Blacksmith]

If you don't need the 110 capability, Northern Hardware is selling their remaining 210's, with the spool gun for something like $919 with free shipping.

[Steve G]

Yes that makes sense. I think quite a few other members did the same thing..

Would anybody recommend getting the millermatic 211 with MVP and auto set over the Hobart 210?

There is a $60 difference in price spool gun included.

I would think the miller is naturally a better quality product since it seems to be the "industry standard". Would anyone disagree?

I kinda' like the way the hobarts look better, but that really doesn't matter that much does it???

Also, I can get any hobart stuff I need at tractor supply, another plus.

What path would you guys take? Hobart or Miller?

[urch55]

I should just return the HH187 & buy the 210 MVP so I could get the $200 direct plug in gun.
Does this make sense to anyone else?

Yes that makes sense. I think quite a few other members did the same thing..