I've been looking around for a bit for a good plasma cutter. My only requirement was it be American made. Miller, Lincoln, Hobart etc. all good brand names that have parts available if needed. I've heard nothing but good things about hem Miller 375 and I just wanted to see what folk's opinions were on these.
Plasma Cutter. My New Favorite Tool
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The only plasma cutter experience I have is with a Hypertherm unit,but I've used it for many years with minimal issues and many different metal thickness and types lol. All the welders at work are Miller and they have been great,so I'd venture out there plasma cutter would be too 
And.... I know you said American made,but... I know @madmike1157 has a Chinese unit and Loves it
And.... I know you said American made,but... I know @madmike1157 has a Chinese unit and Loves it
Yeahhh...I was gonna throw out a recommendation but there is that "American" thing.The only plasma cutter experience I have is with a Hypertherm unit,but I've used it for many years with minimal issues and many different metal thickness and types lol. All the welders at work are Miller and they have been great,so I'd venture out there plasma cutter would be too
And.... I know you said American made,but... I know @madmike1157 has a Chinese unit and Loves it
Yeahhh... I looked at the logos brand and it has a lot of mixed reviews. I want something that will be around in 10 yrs and won't cause me too many heart aches over the years. Everyone points to the big manufacturer. I know I'm going to pay for that but I've got a excellent gift coming from the wife st xmas.
I have had that Chinee combo plasma cutter since 08. It works like I want it to, when I want it to. It is a brand name that predates Lotos....(Longevity) but both are still out there, but Longevity has gotten stupid expensive.
259.00 on Ebay. Unless you're gonna be a plasma cutting fool, this to me is a perfect shop tool.
My old Longevity model is no longer made but I think it's something like this now a days
I'm thinkin that Longevity moved on, and stepped up their game, and brands like Lotos are using their old design, and chassis. This piece looks exactly like mine save for the power button. (mine is on back,) and mine is blue.
This whole thing sells for 498.00 Tig/stick/50amp Plasma cutter
Guess that all dpends on where you look, and where you buy it from. Bought my Lotos through Amazon.
The piece garners a 4 outta 5 stars on 304 submitted reviews there.
This is a Combo unit? Does it tig fairly well. I'd hate to get it and find it really is just a plasma cutter and tig is really just for looks and I can I say I have a tig welder.
This whole thing sells for 498.00 Tig/stick/50amp Plasma cutter
View: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DO7VDM/?tag=pickwelder05-20
Now you have me looking at this one. Looks to have decent reviews. But the only real difference I see is the pilot arc start for plasma.
Now you have me looking at this one. Looks to have decent reviews. But the only real difference I see is the pilot arc start for plasma.
Looks like you have everything you need. It looks to be AC/DC, tig/PC/stick.
Buy it through Amazon Prime,..they'll ship it free. (Not that it's heavy,..you'll be amazed at how light it is compared to a Mig)
Just fired it up for the first time today. Cuts nice and smooth. I used a straight edge that has a groove which keeps it off the material. Soo much better than a cutting wheel. This is 18 ga. steel. I'm making a small box for my truck as a first project
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