As a complete novice at plasma cutting I decided to try this one. I could probably have got cheaper on e-bay or others but for this sort of thing it is worth the extra as it is easier to return it if it proves faulty.The power lead is a joke at just 1.4 metres long so I replaced it with ba nice long heavy duty lead with a 32amp plug. I installed a 32amp socket in the shed so I will have no power problems and gave it a try.Thin sheet, which is what I got it for is a doddle. It did a good job on various thicknesses and managed a decent cut on its stated maximum recommended 10mm despite my lack of skill! It really didn't like an old chunk of 14mm but it tried hard, I think it lacked air pressure to clear the slag as it stuck to the bottom and wouldn't let go.I have tried it on about a dozen cuts with different thicknesses and the tip is still fine despite it not being a pilot arc machine so no complaints there. All in all I am very happy with it.