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[OTeunico]

I have been gifted a small Parkside plasma cutter from Lidl.
I intend to use it on the Omega for some body repairs...any cautions other than disconnecting the battery an beeing aware of flamable parts?
TIA

[cam.in.head]

im not sure about using it to cut bits of the car but it will be ideal for making repair sections if not a little overkill realy !

[Nick W]

im not sure about using it to cut bits of the car but it will be ideal for making repair sections if not a little overkill realy !

I think you have that the wrong way around; plasma cutters are excellent for efficient removal of large areas like sills, floor pans or wings. They're less useful for making repair patches. Nor are they particularly good at cutting several layers.


If you're going to get one for working on sheetmetal, I suggest it should have its own internal compressor to save the extra expense, hassle and noise of an external one.


You'll still need a grinder for final finishing before actually welding in repairs.

[omega2018]

These are great bits of kit.  Mine doubles as a TIG and Arc welder.  Only tip I remember is best to cut in to metal from an edge or a drilled hole - you can just blast your own hole (and I had to because I couldn't get a drill in the space) but better not to.  Perhaps not such a problem on thin steel, I've only used it on 3mm to 10mm.

Agree an internal compressor would be nice, it is a faff to set up a separate compressor just to cut a few holes.

[countrywoman]

Used my Lidl plasma the other day to cut some 4mm plate from rear suspension bracket, no room for a grinder to fit in. Worked okay (I have compressor) ,had to clean edges with die grinder.

[OTeunico]

I have not unboxed mine yet