Why the big price difference in plasma cutters?

[schoobie]

Why is there such a big difference of plasma cutters prices between CNC table makers and those from this online store?

For example, purchasing the Cutmaster 81 from Torchmate costs some $2,200, but online goes for $1792, S&H included. That is about $400 in savings.

This is the store I am talking about:
http://store.cyberweld.com/index.html

Has anybody purchased from that online store before? Any good or bad feedback from your experience that you care to share?

[PlasmaGuy]

Your local vendor will be able to beat Cyberwelds price if he cares to do so.

[vcooney]

I think cyberweld stocks in bulk...which allows them to sell for less.
I bought my cutter for $1100.00 and my local dealer couldn't touch it.

Vince

[Mike@Torchmate]

If you are referring to this Cutmaster 81... http://store.cyberweld.com/thdyplcucu81.html

And this one from us... http://www.torchmatestore.com/produc...001-1122-1.htm

The difference is going to be a 25' machine torch, and they also come with a remote pendant control for easier wiring into our systems.

[ralphstafford]

If you are referring to this Cutmaster 81... http://store.cyberweld.com/thdyplcucu81.html

And this one from us... http://www.torchmatestore.com/produc...001-1122-1.htm

The difference is going to be a 25' machine torch, and they also come with a remote pendant control for easier wiring into our systems.

can a plasma cutter do everthing that a metal band saw will. It is for farm/ construction equipment repair and fabrication use. most jobs are an inch thick or less. What brand would you rec. I have looked at the jet band saw and hypertherm and cutmaster 81. big price difference on the two plama cutters.

[ralphstafford]

will a good plasma cutter do everthing a metal band saw can do. We will be using it for farm / excavating equipment repair and fabrication. Most of it is an inch thick or less. What brands would you rec?

[Mike@Torchmate]

Ralph, this might be the wrong forum for that type of question. A metal band saw is different in many ways from a plasma cutter, especially a hand held torch. It would probably depend on your situation and the intended uses of the torch.