I've been looking at various cutters and would appreciate guidance as to
the minimum cutter that would be suitable for building a steel sailboat
of no more than 35' loa.

I've little experience with plasma cutters and don't want to make the
mistake of buying too little or too much :-)

Additionally what features are essential for satisfactory use in the
above named project ?

Gratefully,

Courtney

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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I've been looking at various cutters and would appreciate guidance as to
the minimum cutter that would be suitable for building a steel sailboat
of no more than 35' loa.

I've little experience with plasma cutters and don't want to make the
mistake of buying too little or too much :-)

Additionally what features are essential for satisfactory use in the
above named project ?

Gratefully,

Courtney

I'd take this next door to sci.engr.joining.welding for the 'experts
opinion'

....but copy us on the answer. I was interested as well.

Brian


"sunner" wrote in message
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"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
k.net...
I've been looking at various cutters and would appreciate guidance as to
the minimum cutter that would be suitable for building a steel sailboat
of no more than 35' loa.

I've little experience with plasma cutters and don't want to make the
mistake of buying too little or too much :-)

Additionally what features are essential for satisfactory use in the
above named project ?

Gratefully,

Courtney

I'd take this next door to sci.engr.joining.welding for the 'experts
opinion'

I would have pieces precut as per design files by steel supplier. Lasercut
etc
Too much work and not precise enough DIY.
For some leftover and trim work a 50A even a 40A Cutter or less can do.
Just watch duty cicle and allow for cooldown.
Watch your coolingfan; don't accidentaly plug or obstruct it. Know from
experience!


"Brian D" wrote in message
. ..
...but copy us on the answer. I was interested as well.

Brian


"sunner" wrote in message
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"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
k.net...
I've been looking at various cutters and would appreciate guidance as to
the minimum cutter that would be suitable for building a steel sailboat
of no more than 35' loa.

I've little experience with plasma cutters and don't want to make the
mistake of buying too little or too much :-)

Additionally what features are essential for satisfactory use in the
above named project ?

Gratefully,

Courtney

I'd take this next door to sci.engr.joining.welding for the 'experts
opinion'