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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => WELDING & METAL FABRICATION => Topic started by: skfarmer on April 05, 2020, 03:38:11 PM

Title: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: skfarmer on April 05, 2020, 03:38:11 PM

i have been watching this on clearance at my local tsc. it was part of the christmas promo and never sold so it has been there since at least last thanksgiving. it had gone to clearance around the first of the year and had dropped since then to 279. i know the mager fairly well and he finally accepted my offer of 175 bucks so it came home with me.

not a big machine. 20 amps and rated for 1/4 cut with a max of 3/8. it has  a 20 amp plug but comes with a 15 amp adapter for reduced output. pretty no frills with just an on off stitch, power output dial and spare set of consumables.

i unboxed it. plugged it in, hooked up the air line and made some sparkes. it seemed to cut 1/4 inch plate with no problem.

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: jabberwoki on April 05, 2020, 03:39:10 PM

That's a good old brand.

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: skfarmer on April 05, 2020, 03:46:00 PM

here is a shot of the metal burning corner of my shop. nothing fancy but it works. the welding table i scratch built,  miller 211 auto set on a northern tool cart, smith torch set on cart and  of course the cut 20 forney. just out of view is my ancient makita chop saw and mag drill.

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: goodfellow on April 05, 2020, 04:46:34 PM

Better than most of us have. A really good space and room to move. I’m jealous- lol


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Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: DeadNutz on April 05, 2020, 05:07:01 PM

I can't do any torch work or welding in my shop as I have epoxy floors plus something would probably catch fire. I do everything outside the front door as I don't like grinding anywhere near the lathe or mill. The only problem is that sometimes projects get put on hold due to snow or wind.

Great buy on the plasma and TSC is one of the easiest places to deal with on some things so they are a go to place for me.

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: Heiny57 on April 05, 2020, 05:18:52 PM

Nice score, and good set up.

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: GNAP on April 05, 2020, 05:21:05 PM

Ah yes, that new plasma cutter smell in the shop..........

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: slip knot on April 05, 2020, 05:59:05 PM

Nice deal there. and nice space to work.

I too do all my welding work outside. Too much flammables in the shop.

Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: muddy on April 09, 2020, 09:25:40 PM

Must have for a farm shop

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Title: Re: forney 20p plasma cutter
Post by: TexasT on April 15, 2020, 08:06:44 AM

I would recommend hitting ebay or somewhere and stocking some consumables. Never know when those will change and you need the style you have. I love ours(ebay special). It sure does mow through some metal.