What massajamesb said. I too, wanted to cut some brackets, and do it on the cheap. I built a 30" x 30" Oxy/Acetylene table for way under $2k (including the torch ) . Plasma could have been used as well. Some more info is here:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...4&page=1&pp=15
Unfortunately that thread keeps getting polluted by safety zealots.
Pics of mine are here:
http://www.accuratepower.com/Torch/
Something I made with it is here:
http://www.accuratepower.com/Rest/
My thread is here:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6923
The table has been used a bunch by now. It cuts 1" plate easily, I'm sure it would do more. Be creative, and Good Luck, MIKE