Hearing the older experienced welder say he is very impressed with the machine says all I need to know to go out and buy one of these machines.....good video.... thanks much.
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
It was 40 years ago since I took metal trades in high school. It has probably been 25 years since I have been paid in the metal trades. I mostly do woodworking now. When they sent me this to review, I figured he would be much more knowledgeable than me since he has been in the metal trades for 60 years and still does it daily. After watching him use it, I wanted to keep the machine. I had already told him I was giving it to him so I am going to have to buy myself one also. He is using it to build a cnc plasma table.
@johndias6614
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking your time to demonstrate this cutter. I just got mine delivered today.
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
Be sure to post what you think after you use it.
@robertoo633
6 ай бұрын
Hooked up little Bestarc plasma to my newly built JD^Garage cnc plasma table and it worked great, just be sure to use shielded cable to the switch. Thanks for letting an old person use new technologies. I recommend this little machine.
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@michaelcalkins6125
5 ай бұрын
thank you for a real life video on this plasma cutter. nice job!
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Yraens
9 ай бұрын
Gotta say I enjoyed pops.
@ShopRamblings
9 ай бұрын
I think he enjoyed it to.
@fixit4182
8 ай бұрын
I bought this rig, so far it’s amazing
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear you had good results like us.
@struggle375
9 ай бұрын
Cool video, always learn something new here
@ShopRamblings
9 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! I try to make decent videos but may not always succeed.
@holler2235
27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video for the dtc500….I just bought the dtc650….
@ShopRamblings
23 күн бұрын
They just sent me the new model. I can't wait to test it out. I gave this one to my Dad. I am keeping the new one.
@ronc3266
Ай бұрын
great review, was looking for how it did for aluminum cutting ..big thumbs up
@ShopRamblings
Ай бұрын
We should have cut some aluminum. I left it with my dad. I will have to ask him about how it cuts aluminum.
@alfredhummer4396
8 ай бұрын
I actually ordered one tonight.
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
Cool. Let me know what you think when you get it.
@alfredhummer4396
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely will.
@JJ-ix3sm
6 ай бұрын
perfect vid i was looking for, thanks
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help
@M70ACARRY
7 ай бұрын
I sure would like a table like that.
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
Pops had put a table on Craigs list for sale and a guy drove from out of State to come get it. It is amazing what old people will collect during a lifetime.
@johnreecer6839
9 ай бұрын
Bought one a little over a year ago is a great tool here on the farm hardly use oxy torch anymore ,cut lots 1/4 and 3/8 no problem
@ShopRamblings
9 ай бұрын
I am glad to hear it has lasted. Pops was asking how it was so much cheaper and lighter than his miller but was able to cut thicker material. I told him the miller probably had a longer duty cycle and would last longer. Knowing it will last a couple of years and can buy 5 of these for the price of one Miller make me confident it is a good deal. Thanks for the info.
@johnreecer6839
9 ай бұрын
@@ShopRamblings yes for the price I don’t think you can beat it if mine quit working today I’d order a new one in a heartbeat the 7th gen though, they came out the same week I ordered mine should have went with it for some upgraded features but I’m still happy with it.
@tg-rn7tg
8 ай бұрын
Don't feel to bad I order my 7th gen and to days later it was $50 cheaper
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
@tg-rn7tg more importantly, how does it work?
@johnreecer6839
8 ай бұрын
@@ShopRamblings works great I’m happy with it wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one if it quits working
@pontoonboatlover
6 ай бұрын
I just ordered this same cutter from Amazon, looking forward to putting it to use. Thanks for your advice.
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
Be sure to let me know what you think after using it.
@donmahone4847
3 ай бұрын
My wife is going to be so ticked that I bought a new barn tool! Teehee! Thanks for the vid!
@ShopRamblings
3 ай бұрын
I still use this one, and it is still working great.
@MaxTSanches
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us the lenght of the hose on the gun. :) And the little trick at 13:25 for setting the ground.
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
I hope it helped.
@chrisedward7659
3 ай бұрын
Very impressed and I like the video, good job, guys.
@ShopRamblings
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. It is a great machine.
@jimyoungblood1687
6 ай бұрын
The torch cable is LONG, but the ground clamp cable is SHORT.
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
I seemed to be long enough. It would be easy to extend it if you wanted it longer.
@anthony1burke
4 ай бұрын
Going to buy one now! i don't do this alot but having a 200 dollar one is an easier pill to swallow then a 1000 dollar one that gets used once or twice a year
@ShopRamblings
4 ай бұрын
I agree, it is had to spend $1000 on tool that is only needed a couple of times a year. It does say a lot that my Dad who has a $1000 machine, that when his last one went out bought another $1000 machine, likes using this one better.
@bennyhill3642
8 ай бұрын
I wouldn't think they would last 20 yeara... I wondered what the cycle time was on it?? Gr8 Vid Thanks again😇😁😇
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
I agree. However, Pops said his Miller stopped working, and he sent it in for repairs. I think he said it was going to be around $800 to repair. It wasn't 20 years old. You could replace this one 4 times and still save money. In a commercial setting, I would still get a higher end machine, but I think this one will work fine for the average individual.
@Stefanos.Tsokaras
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@jondrew55
4 ай бұрын
Got mine yesterday. Packaging was in great shape. Opened the box and the pressure regulator knob was busted off. Poor internal packaging or it was already broken when they packed it. I took the cover off and fixed it, but the regulator was pushed into one of the circuit boards, so I figured it's better to just return it and get a replacement. Now I gotta wait another couple of days. :(
@ShopRamblings
4 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that
@jondrew55
4 ай бұрын
@@ShopRamblings It's all good. Amazon will come thru I'm sure
@stuartstayfit70plus
6 ай бұрын
hi i’m in australia and we have 220 volts but i’m interested in what amps your 220 outlet is as my electrician is holding out on me
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
According to the manual the input for 220v is 15-30 amp.
@robertoo633
6 ай бұрын
I run a 30 Amp 240 volt plug 😅
@Downtownmtb
7 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks. Any idea what the difference might be between the 2nd generation and 7th gen on Amazon? They look the same to me. What gen did you order?
@Downtownmtb
7 ай бұрын
Nevermind, I looked at the comparison on Amazon and they added a digital screen for the 5th gen and on. I actually like the analog dial for less money. All other features and settings look the same.
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
Glad you found your answer.
@Passion_jardin
8 ай бұрын
like your video, what is the best between non touch arc and touch arc i want to buy a plasma cutter and i don,t know what to by.. have a nice day
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
I believe the difference is one you have to touch the metal to start the arc and the other you don't. I am not a professional metal worker. My Dad has been for around 60 years. He was genuinely impressed by this machine. The machine he had cost 4x what this one does and could not cut what this one can. The difference is the duty cycle. His is a commercial machine that can basically cut all day without stopping. This machine may have to cool off after a lot of cutting.
@karolstruck9822
8 ай бұрын
They also use T15 which is also known as a tool steel. The only true way of finding out what it is is to send it to a metallurgical shop. They can scan this using a laser or a radio frequency machine AKA x-rays can you give me the composition they might even do this for free. But thank you very much for doing the review on this machine as I have been interested in it for some time.
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
Thanks
@bearupfarm1818
8 ай бұрын
Do you think it will run off a generator? It the only power I have.
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
I tried to find some information about this. It is going to depend on the size of the generator. So it should work with most decent size generators.
@bearupfarm1818
8 ай бұрын
I a 15000 pure sine wave with a 50 amp 220 volt and 120 volt 30 amp.
@mikeschuler2946
4 ай бұрын
Nice unit
@ShopRamblings
4 ай бұрын
Yes it is. I was just using it earlier today. Ran it off a battery. This new technology is amazing.
@tomatopotato1218
26 күн бұрын
Whats the plug type for the 220 they have ???
@ShopRamblings
23 күн бұрын
It is a standard 50 amp 220 plug.
@JuanPerez-bf5xu
5 ай бұрын
So I am looking for a plasma cutter just wondering is that really a good cutter or not really?
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
It depends on what you want to cut. My dad had a Miller. This will cut thicker material but has a lower duty cycle. I believe this I better than the Miller unless you are doing.production work.
@Kenneth-lh8fo
5 ай бұрын
A very good video..This is the one for me .thanks 12:20
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
I hope you like it
@jimyoungblood1687
6 ай бұрын
It works quite well, but it is sad to find out that after buying it, The Bestarc gen 7 is not compatible with any CNC plasma table.
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
Most cnc tables use low frequency plasma machines. I states this is a high-frequency machine. They sell a low frequency machine. It sounds like you didn't know what you needed and bought the wrong thing. That is the good thing about free returns.
@jimyoungblood1687
6 ай бұрын
@@ShopRamblings When I bought my Bestarc Gen 7 I wasn't shopping for a CNC plasma table, but soon after experiencing the improved capabilities of the Bestarc, I was looking at ArcDroid and a few others, only to find out the low frequency requirements. By that time i had my Bestarc long enough that the free Amazon returns had expired.
@robertoo633
6 ай бұрын
This video is with a Gen 3 and I have it hooked to a JD's Garage cnc plasma and so far it is working for me
@michaelmounts1269
7 ай бұрын
what is the cfm /tank size of your compressor? Amazon ad says recommended air flow is 250Lm-or 28 cfm…I have s 26 gallon and cfm is only about 8 at 90psi🤔
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
I was at my Dads shop. I am not sure what size his compressor is but it was way bigger than needed. It only kicked on once all day. What you cut and if you are running 110 or 220v will determine how much air you need. Their recommended is enough to run the machine at max. If you plan cutting with 110v or thinner than 1/4" it will not take near about as much. It also depends on what you are cutting. Are you cutting 2" pieces of angle iron or 8' sheets. If you are not constantly making long cuts the compressor should be able to catch up in between cuts or you may need to wait for the tank to fill.
@mrgreezy1
6 ай бұрын
Does this machine require gas or have a gas hook up ? If so what kind ? Thanks. 💯
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
It connects to an air compressor. It uses regular air.
@loydfernandes8515
6 ай бұрын
How much cost 😊
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
$199
@raginroadrunner
7 ай бұрын
clean the ground with a grinder
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
In a perfect world just use new metal. In the country we use what we got. Before you could you could be back with a grinder the cut would already be made.
@raginroadrunner
7 ай бұрын
works better on 220.
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
It can put out more power on 220.
@dougadams9419
4 ай бұрын
👎 For the selfie video. All the text is backwards. RTFM for your phone on making a video.
@ShopRamblings
4 ай бұрын
Sorry about that.
@GreenGrow-ck3pg
4 ай бұрын
My friend is mopping up his mess sloppy sloshing noises then these 2 smacking while speaking not reading a script with junk around, plasma box trash everywhere. Who's more annoying? I can't tell
@ShopRamblings
4 ай бұрын
Ok
@TTaylor
6 ай бұрын
Now THIS is a review! Thanks fellas. I got a box of them chipmunks headed to me.
@ShopRamblings
6 ай бұрын
I hope you are as impressed as we were!!
@TheKidFromYTown
9 ай бұрын
I liked the video and found it informative. I see on Amazon they have a 7th generation for $30 more. I added this to my wish list. Thanks.
@ShopRamblings
9 ай бұрын
They said they were sending the 7th gen, but we got the 3rd instead. It was a great machine. Fingers crossed that they may send out the 7th gen to test.
@dkdogs
7 ай бұрын
How are you not tripping the breaker at 110 set at 35amps on a 20 amp breaker?
@ShopRamblings
7 ай бұрын
The chipmunks inside the machine take the volts and spin them really fast. As the volts drop the amps increase. I have not looked up the output voltage but you can put out 70 amps at 30 volts on a 20 amp 110 volt breaker.
@cma8165
2 ай бұрын
Excellent demonstrational video.....certainly very informative. I need one of these plasma cutters to cut three pipes that I'll be using to make three smoker grilles. Any idea how long these machines will last and if they come with a warranty period? Thanks for the video.
@ShopRamblings
2 ай бұрын
My dad is still using it, and it is still working great. He does more than the average person. I also got one of their welders. All of their products are good quality.
@kevinfeckner3444
5 ай бұрын
It’s probably made out of some type of AR 400/500 ?
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@tyjack1702
5 ай бұрын
Way to be!
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@headhunter7049
9 ай бұрын
Most grader blades are boron steel that's been through hardened.
@ShopRamblings
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. It is definitely hard.
@lesterhuhta5624
5 ай бұрын
Good job on the video and demonstration!
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@chrisparker5895
8 ай бұрын
Hello, My concern is my compressor’s flow rate is 2.2 CFM at 90 psi Just wondering if that would be enough output for this particular plasma cutter? I’ll be cutting no thicker than 1.0 mm Thanks
@ShopRamblings
8 ай бұрын
Bestarc says it needs around 8cfm. That would be cutting at max pressure. At 1mm you will not need as much pressure so you will not be using as much air. It would probably work but you may have to wait for the tank to fill between cuts.
@chrisparker5895
8 ай бұрын
@@ShopRamblings I just bought a 10 gallon Fortress air compressor today with 4.3 SCFM @ 90 PSI, 5.4 SCFM @ 40 PSI… this should be plenty for what I’ll be doing Thanks again
@keithgreen3257
5 ай бұрын
Great cutter 😮
@ShopRamblings
5 ай бұрын
I agree.
@ravenheart1439
9 ай бұрын
I believe AR400..super high carbon..we used it for rock Crusher liners..I assume that's prolly what it is..
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