This cycle we are featuring Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52. This new 208-230 / 460 volt Hand Cutting Plasma System is rated to cut 1/2 inch but has enough excess capacity to sever 1-1/2 inch steel. The unit weighs only 43 pounds, which is light for a machine of this capacity. It has a variable range of from 20 to 60 amps output to give you a clean cut on all thicknesses of material.The unit will operate on single or three-phase power. The air pressure required is 75 psig. at 6.7 cubic feet per minute. This unit can work at a 100% duty cycle when operating at 50 Amps output. It comes with a spare parts kit, 20 foot leads on a SL60 hand torch that has a 75-degree head, 10 foot input power cable, 10 foot work cable with clamp and an operation manual.

It seems that selling combo kits is the way that the major players in the cordless power tool market want to entice you to get started with their cordless systems. It is a less expensive way to get into cordless systems as long as you don't end up with tools that you will never use. You just need to look around at what is offered and pick a combo kit that most fits your needs then add individual tools to fill in as you require them.

Makita has a new 4-piece combo kit, the LXT407, in their popular 18V LXT Lithium Ion Battery Powered tool system. This kit includes an 18 Volt Hammer Driver-Drill that delivers 450 in lbs. of torque, 2-speed (0-44 / 0-1500 rpm) in a compact 9-1/2 inch length, 3.9 lb. package. The next tool is the 18V Impact Driver. This small size driver is only 5-3/4 inches long and weighs only 3.3 lbs. but delivers 1280 in lbs. of torque. The third tool is the LXT Lithium Ion Reciprocating Saw. Note that this tool is currently only available in packages and not sold separately, so if you want one get a package that has one. The saw produces a 1-1/2 inch stroke at a rate of 2900 strokes per minute and only weighs 8.1 pounds. You can change the blade and adjust the shoe without tools. The last item is a flashlight that takes the same 18V battery as the other tools. The output is 4500 Lux with a Xenon bulb.

Revco protective clothing--that is the company that produced the BSX Stryker Jacket, Gloves and other gear with the red flames--has now come out with a line of women's welding apparel, AngelFire. We are now stocking both the women's VelvetArc welding jackets and women's FireFly TIG welding gloves in women's sizes small, medium, large and extra large. These jackets feature 9 oz. Fire Retardant cotton with standup collar, dual scribe and inside pockets, one pocket with a zipper. It also has adjustable cuffs and waist straps.

We are now stocking Huntsman's new auto darkening helmet. It's called the "Nitro". It is infinitely variable from shade 9 to shade 13 and includes a sensitivity and delay adjustment. It has two independent light sensors to help when you are working in tight places. The unit is always ready to weld with no batteries to charge because it is solar powered. At one pound fully assembled, it is very lightweight. This helmet meets ANSI Z87.1 standards and carries a two-year performance guarantee.

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