Plasma is superheated, compressed air that ionizes to form a conductive gas. This gas conducts electricity from the torch of the plasma cutter to the work piece, through a electrode and copper nozzle ...

If you’re trying to figure out tools that make life easier, a plasma cutter might not be the first one that comes to mind. But it can be a game changer for DIYers, mechanics, and anyone working on ...

Plasma cutters are ridiculously cheap these days, just cruise by the usual online sources or your local Harbor Freight if you’ve got any doubt about that. But “cheap” and “good” don’t always intersect ...

Plasma cutters have become one of the most useful tools in garages and home workshops, especially for anyone who works on automotive projects, metal fabrication, or DIY repairs. Unlike traditional ...

A plasma cutter looks similar to an arc welder, but instead of joining metals, the job here is to cut through them quickly and accurately. We’ve been looking at the technical aspects so we can help ...

[Metal Massacre Fab Shop] has a review of a portable plasma cutter that ends up being a very good demonstration of exactly what these tools are capable of. If you’re unfamiliar with this kind of work, ...

Plasma cutters are a must-have for any metal shop and have been for years. Good cutters normally cost anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000, and have always been well worth the purchase when considering the ...