I've had the 'Gen 2' Version for over 1.5 years. It literally will cut anything and as you, I've cut up to 3/4" with no issues. WELL beyond it's intended scope and the only thing you need are the cheap replacement tips. This machine is phenomenal... Best money spent and super fast at what it does.
@@NBSWELDING Just like my Old One (L-------------n) it was Heavy in the Hand and Hard to keep Steady when Cutting thks again for replying bk so Soon Happy New Year to Ya
My wife bought me this for my birthday. I work on rail cars and we rarely cut anything more than half inch metal when we fab, so i know this machine is more than enough for my at home use.
You're making the point: As a professional you need the big toys, but for most of us, the cheaper stuff is what we need. This machine is rated for 14mm or 9/16". it handled the 1/2" easily but probably slower than the $3500 machine.. This little machine beat the specs by 3/16"! I don't see any fault in that. As I said earlier: For the regular DIY'er this is a hell of a Plasma!
Man, that is pretty impressive for such a low budget plasma cutter. I appreciated you putting the cutter through its paces. I was really impressed with the 3/4" cut. I forge knives, and this cutter will be perfect for cutting out leaf springs and saw blades for knife stock. Thanks for your time and effort in this video, it was really informative.
I have the Bestacrc one or 2 under your model and I love it. Got a more expensive Lotos plasma cutter thinking that it would be even better and it was NOT better, I just always use that BestArc and it works on my CNC plasma table great. I am just a hobbyist not a full time fabricator. I think I only paid 235.00 for the BestArc but not sure. Thats the only cutter I will ever need.
Well, I went ahead and ordered one today after watching your video. Thank you for taking the time to do that. You're obviously good at what you do. Because nobody else can get that machine to do 3/4 that I saw.
Very nice review, putting that BestArc thru its paces. For a $250 unit, that is impressive! I really like my PrimeWeld Cut 60. It will definitely give a good quality cut on 1” steel. I appreciate your videos, especially the repair/fabrication work you do! Thanks for sharing them with us!
!!!! Wow thks for sharing your ideas and understanding about this Plasma cutter makes it easy too See and understand how it can do as much as the Big Boys do and cheaper 🎉so ya got me sold the power bill is very good cutt thicker 220 basic110 for toy cutting so from Canada 🇨🇦 SK keep it up ya got this great review 😊
If you set the BestArc to air and adjust the air you will see a drop in the pressure. To get 60 you will probably have to adjust to above that to get the 60 psi. Good review, I subbed.
When you tried the one inch plate, I think you would have had better success if you increased the air pressure to the recommended maximum. Quite a comprehensive review you did Sir. Thanks for sharing and don't forget to do another review with more miles on it! God Bless. WWG1WGA
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Im in the UK and these aren't geared for the UK market so a bit worried about ordering one, but your video has now made me need one even more. Would be nice to see you persevere woth the inch stock to see how long it takes for the thermal cutout to operate when machine is running at full capacity, not seen that in any videos yet.
I am supposed to receive another plasma to review from ARCCAPTAIN soon...stay tuned I haven't heard much more from Bestarc recently...can't put anymore time into reviewing this machine
Hey another thing...I just heard from Simder and they are also supposed to be sending me a plasma cutter to review so stay tuned...I'm looking forward to seeing how these other machines do 😁
I purchased the largest version, the 65 Ampere one. When I started it, the machine doesn't run. Once the adjustments have been made, I bring the torch close to the piece and it works intermittently, turning on and off. I checked and changed the nozzles, but nothing helped. Since the parent company isn't responding, I wanted to ask you if you can help me understand whether it's the machine that's having problems or whether I'm making some settings wrong. I'm sending you the same video that I sent to the parent company so that maybe you can understand something about it and give me a hand.
I don't see a link to a video but I'll watch it if you comment it...dunno if I can help but I'll watch and see if I can think of anything that would help I haven't had much contact with that company...not sure how they are with service
I'm sorry but I can't answer that...maybe email Bestarc with that question. They only sent me this one machine to review so that's all I've done with them.
I'm a complete novice, never operated a plasma cutter but find myself needing one to cut off a bunch of seized nuts and bolts (5/16 bolts with 1/2" heads). I don't have good access to the nuts but clear access to the heads. Is it possible to flush cut the heads off without seriously damaging the plate the bolts go through? Looking to tap on your experience. Great review! I will be buying one of these. Sure wish I knew what all the various 7 generations differences are.
It is very much possible to cut the heads off without damaging the rest...turn the power and air down and wash away only the bolt head...since you say your a novice then you should practice on some scrap and adjust the heat & air up and down on the machine until your confident you can control it...wear an auto darkening welding helmet set on the lowest possible weld setting...shade 7 is probably dark enough but you could go as dark as a shade 9 and still see just fine. Good luck...once you get the hang of it you'll be glad you put some time into learning it and you'll have a new tool and skill that you can get things done with
@@NBSWELDING your input is so much appreciated! I do have an auto darkening helmet, light shade 3 and fixed shade 11. May be a bit too dark...I have enough trouble seeing with my wire feed welder. Seems I need at least a shade 5 to 6 for low amp plasma. I wonder if the light shade rating (3) of my helmet would be sufficient if I were to turn off the auto darkening. Maybe add a pair of sunglasses under the helmet. Will certainly do a lot of practising beforehand. Again, thanks!
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I have a Hypertherm 45XP that I bought new in 2020 and I absolutely love it! However, the size and capability of this Best Arc unit are virtually identical to my Hypertherm. Now, to be fair, the Hypertherm has dedicated gouging consumables and a gouge setting on the control panel and it does it very well. Additionally, the Hypertherm automatically sets the air pressure for you but is a 240volt unit ONLY. On the other hand, the Hypertherm costs over 10 times as much and the consumables are very expensive. Nice review.
It doesn't come through like that on my devices...I've been told the music is much louder on some devices...dunno...I'm filming, editing, producing, and uploading videos with a phone. Then these videos from this little metal shop in West Virginia are watched by people all over the world and that is pretty amazing in itself
best american welding channel for the agreeable, knowledgeable host and the wide variety of projects. some other channels with more subs are very crude and not that skilled. NBS is top notch and always informative.
Was thinking of starting a new business... NextBestArc ;) I have one of these and enjoy using it. One thing I wish was they had small tips. But might be able to find some that fit with a smaller tip(internal drill diameter). I did some testing with current on cable when set to 220/240 at 50A I was getting 45A. But all in all, I will keep using it as it works well for my level of use.
My guess is that 14mm is their "clean cut" spec, and you were testing what some of them spec as a max severance cut. I guess it's a nicer way of saying, "it can look like hell, but it made it through!"
Appreciate your interest...I won't likely take the time to take anything apart to show any of the inside...not that I'm not allowed to but I just won't likely take apart something unless there is an issue with it. I'm just gonna cut metal with it.
Great rewiew. Thanks for sharing. Just a question, if I may. What type of air dryer setup do you run? Appreciate all you do on your channel. All the best to you and yours 👍.
I have the small water traps on my compressor like body shops have for painting...got them so long ago I don't even know where I bought them...they are the type you can drain from the bottom.
@NBSWELDING Great, thanks for getting back to me so promptly. I will check with my local Body Shop Supply. Have an awesome day and all the best to you and yours👍.
@MichaelRoachWV Thanks for Ur imput. Always helps when the UTube community shares. Lots to learn, so little time. Calm seas and safe harbors to you and yours.
@@RaysLaughsAndLyrics that's the point! haha, I'm on a much smaller scale, but I've learned a lot through watching a bunch of different channels / fabricators
Excellent review! You mentioned that you prefer to not use the stand off guide. Does this have a negative effect on the life of the consumables? Thanks
Other people have said that it wears out the tips but I’ve not noticed that…seems to me that the tips last longer and the cuts are better when I drag it right across the material
