Lidl Parkside Plasma Cutter PPS 30 A1 Update and where to get consumables

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  • Опубліковано 16 лют 2020
  • An update on the Lidl Parkside plasma cutter, which at £79.99 has to be the cheapest plasma cutter money can buy.
    Covering consumables and where to get them. See pinned comment.
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  • @BensWorkshop
    @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +2

    Where to get consumables:
    Amazon:
    www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=plasma+cutter+consumables&crid=22MSF0M129AVL&sprefix=plasma+cutter+con%2Caps%2C163&ref=nb_sb_ss_organic-pltr-v2_1_17
    www.amazon.co.uk/Cuting-Consumables-Extended-PT-31-Cut-50D/dp/B0153ICJS4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=22MSF0M129AVL&keywords=plasma+cutter+consumables&qid=1581880184&sprefix=plasma+cutter+con%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-5
    Ebay:
    Just search "plasma cutter consumables" and you will see loads of listings.

    • @markopolo5695
      @markopolo5695 2 місяці тому +1

      Hello Ben, could you tell me, How did you connect the air compressor?

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  2 місяці тому

      @@markopolo5695 On this unit there is a standard quick connect that accepts the quick connect from my air compressor. Can't remember if I had to buy anything for it.
      Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

  • @shootersoptiontargets
    @shootersoptiontargets 4 роки тому +2

    Congrats on the 1000 subs Benedict, awesome job on the review of the plasma cutter.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Cheers! It isn't as accurate as your plasma cutter, but it is smaller.

  • @embo8896
    @embo8896 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for that demo my friend,going to hit lidl now as they have the 40amp version on sale in Dublin stores for €119.00,thanks against 👍

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Yes, they do, and it cuts thicker material. Note though that you will need a seperate cable and/or extension for the compressor probably as you will draw more than 13 amps.
      Thank you for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

  • @sandramay9021
    @sandramay9021 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for the information regarding consumables I am now going to buy the parkside plasma cutter as I know I can get replacements Derek

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому

      I am pleased to have been able to help.
      If you are buying it in Ireland they will also have consumables on sale on Thursday.
      Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

  • @josemar413
    @josemar413 3 роки тому +1

    You did a great video, like a Pro. Thanks.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому

      Many thanks and thanks for watching.
      Please like, share and if you like the channel. subscribe.

  • @samsgarage1716
    @samsgarage1716 4 роки тому +1

    What a great tool to have.I need a plasma cutter for my garage.I cut everything with a grinder.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +1

      It is.... But alas Lidl don't operate in the USA so I suspect that you'll pay more than $110 which would be the equivalent price. You also need a decent compressor as well.

  • @KathyDurbin
    @KathyDurbin 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and information on the plasma cutter.

  • @themowerman
    @themowerman 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the update maye

  • @pollyaloy
    @pollyaloy 4 роки тому +3

    Yes I think your compressor needs upgrading but you did great in this video ,like a pro . Well done sir . I subbed your channel by the way great stuff.😁

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Many thanks, I am very grateful. Yes the compressor needs an upgrade, I borrowed it from work where it is used to blow the dust out of computers. It has several issues which don't affect that job but make it a pain to use for this. I am waiting till the big compressor turns up at Lidl for £99.99 as that seems a good pick.

  • @00BillieTurf00
    @00BillieTurf00 Рік тому +1

    Attention, it seems that Parkside released a new model, B3, so if you recently bought your cutter, you need completely different consumables. Ask me how i know. :)

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  Рік тому

      The new one is different, not sure about how or why the consumables are so different though.
      Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

  • @GrumpyTim
    @GrumpyTim 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent, that worked really well - sure it's not a full on pro machine but at that price it's great. I had a look in my local Lidl but they'd sold out - saves the temptation anyway!!!!!

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +2

      The next cheapest I could find was £160, so it is an absolute bargain.

    • @pollyaloy
      @pollyaloy 4 роки тому +2

      I've worked with plasma cutters that cost upwards of ten grand . It's only worth buying a machine that cost a lot if your getting paid for the work and you can make the money back.
      Look how much he paid for the consumables 9.99 . If that were a machine like a hypertherm it would cos upwards of £130 for consumables .
      This little machine is great for the hobbyist and and it's cheap to run
      The 3 year warranty is fantastic
      Some cheeky eBay sellers are selling these for £180 . They bought them all for profit . No wonder you couldn't get one . He did great in this video . Progress.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +2

      Many thanks! The people profiteering like that on eBay are like ticket touts. Irritating. When I suspect something I want will sell out quick I turn up very early. Too often I have left it till my lunch break and they have sold out.

    • @pollyaloy
      @pollyaloy 4 роки тому +2

      @@BensWorkshop I got to lidle at 10 minutes past opening time and there was only one available so I pounced on it .once it was in my trolley I pushed it with pride all the way to the till only stopping for some beer 🍺
      On eBay you can a 210 piece consumables kit sometimes for 20 or 30 pound but they come from China so a 2 or three weeks wait is needed .

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, mine was one of two available. Not everything sells that way, but I was early for the track saw too which is also great value and sells very quickly. (There is an issue with getting the blade off but I have done a video on that).
      There are all sorts of consumable deals for that size of plasma cutter. Mine was on Amazon Prime, ordered Thursday afternoon, arrived Friday.

  • @momostayzanko2078
    @momostayzanko2078 4 роки тому +1

    Many thanks for these kind of videos...
    I just hope if u can make zoom on materials you work on, to see the quality of tools in action...
    Thank you again.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Thank you for the feedback, I will try to bear that in mind.
      Please like and share, and if you like the channel, please subscribe, I am trying to get to 1000 subscribers.

  • @boneyardgaragesmallenginer188
    @boneyardgaragesmallenginer188 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job 👍🏻 and good video👍🏻

  • @AliMackMechanical
    @AliMackMechanical 4 роки тому +1

    good review mate i allways find the parkside stuff quite good depends on what your doing with it. it made light work of the steal lol anyway at 80 pounds its not bad

  • @turboconqueringmegaeagle9006
    @turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 4 роки тому +1

    Well done mate

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Cheers! And it looks neater than if I had chewed it! :)

  • @roystheboy
    @roystheboy 4 роки тому +1

    it seems to work better draging it and the square helps

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Seems so. A guide really does help.

  • @Jut123
    @Jut123 4 роки тому +1

    You have reached 1000 subscribers Benedict 👍

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      I have indeed, passed it yesterday.

  • @robertszekely7293
    @robertszekely7293 4 роки тому +1

    Cutting metal with plasma in a wood shed full of wood scrap ... Pretty epic! 😁

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      A friend of mine used to live in a timber framed forge, which never caught light either. That was built in the 13th century. Wood doesn't burn easily, which is why fires need starting, with things like kindling and tinder. All that sort of material is cleared up shortly after it gets on the concrete floor.

  • @johnriordan288
    @johnriordan288 4 роки тому +1

    Great video . What size compressor would you need and what make

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Not sure I can give a best recommendation as I borrowed one with a fault. I am fairly certain that the Lidl Parkside 24 litre one will do, as I know someone who has that combination. As I want to use air tools I am waiting for the 50 litre one.
      Hope that helps.
      Please like and share, and if you like the channel, subscribe!

  • @bradhoult9664
    @bradhoult9664 4 роки тому +2

    it looks good be ideal for working on car body work. do you think with a bigger compressor you can cut thicker metal? its a good review many thanks.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +1

      The thickest it says you could cut is 9mm steel. I think you may get up to half inch but you would need a lot of patience. I suspect a bit of practice and a compressor without a leak from its regulator would work better.
      As for car body work I'd probably prefer a nibbler, review due shortly.
      Please like and share, and if you like the channel, subscribe if you haven't already as I am trying to get to 1000 subscribers.

    • @bradhoult9664
      @bradhoult9664 4 роки тому +1

      thanks for the reply look forward for the next review.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Hopefully out tomorrow or at the latest Wednesday.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +1

      There's a hitch with the nibbler video, my current compressor isn't up to the job of driving it so that review will have to wait until Lidl have their large compressor in stock.

  • @robertjames8909
    @robertjames8909 4 роки тому +1

    For god sake tidy up and make the area safe👍

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      The area is safe. Thank you for your concern.

  • @jigsey.
    @jigsey. 3 роки тому +1

    Nice time this is in lidl I'm gonna get and connect it upto a cnc machine, see what damage can be done

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому

      They will not have it back in for a while, they rotate the middle of Lidl.
      Thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому +1

      Ah... Soz... I see your typo. Next time.... Yes. I am waiting to see if they get their big compressor and 4 in 1 welder. I have just about everything else they do that I think I could use.

    • @jigsey.
      @jigsey. 3 роки тому +1

      Lol I'm the same I've all their tools I need bar a lathe and plasma cutter... I think it an addiction 😁😁

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому

      I have 2 lathes... :)

    • @jigsey.
      @jigsey. 3 роки тому +1

      Thats just greed and I'm jealous lol

  • @feidhlimoshea8180
    @feidhlimoshea8180 2 роки тому +1

    I'm between the lidl metal bandsaw and the plasma. What is better value?

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Tricky question to answer. The bandsaw will but bar, the plasma cutter will not.
      The plama cutter can cut long distances, but you will need to clean the edges. You also need a compressor which you don't with the bandsaw.
      However, I find it quite hard to get straight cuts with the bandsaw and the internal light failed too.
      Hope that helps. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

    • @feidhlimoshea8180
      @feidhlimoshea8180 2 роки тому +1

      @@BensWorkshop the new plasma cutters come with an integrated compressor

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  2 роки тому

      That's interesting. Not sure how much I'd like that. Have you got a link?

    • @feidhlimoshea8180
      @feidhlimoshea8180 2 роки тому +1

      @@BensWorkshop I just saw it in the lidl magasine

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  2 роки тому

      Which is that in?

  • @marmac567
    @marmac567 3 роки тому +1

    Do you let the tip ride the surface or hold it a few mm above??

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому +1

      I think you should get just above the surface, but I don't think it is a problem to have it ride the surface. It does work a lot better if you follow a template.
      Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

    • @marmac567
      @marmac567 3 роки тому +1

      @@BensWorkshop I have same unit,,, it struggled a bit today,,, 3mm stainless

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому +1

      @@marmac567 It should not struggle with 3mm stainless. Have you checked that you are getting enough air pressure and current?

    • @marmac567
      @marmac567 3 роки тому +1

      @@BensWorkshop max amps and 45psi

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  3 роки тому

      @@marmac567 I managed to cut 6mm easily so there is something odd going on. Is it earthed properly?

  • @petercallan4617
    @petercallan4617 4 роки тому +1

    What size of compressor is needed?

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching, I believe the 24ltr Lidl one (or similar) will do the job, (I used a similar sized one to do this demonstration) though I am waiting for the larger 50ltr one to drive air tools as well.
      Hope that helps, please like and share, and if you like the channel, subscribe.

    • @petercallan4617
      @petercallan4617 4 роки тому +1

      @@BensWorkshop Thank you

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      A pleasure!

  • @steveclark..
    @steveclark.. 4 роки тому +1

    Maybe you should think about wearing a mask/keeping that door open/ventilation? The fumes created by such machines are very dangerous to your health.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      There were windows open and I did open the door.

    • @steveclark..
      @steveclark.. 4 роки тому +1

      @@BensWorkshop I'm using mine just outside my garage/under a car port so far, best to be on the safe side if you can.

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, though how toxic the fumes are depends on the metals. The worst will be things like stainless steel and anything zinc plated.

  • @alanbrown2218
    @alanbrown2218 4 роки тому

    you are mad plasma cutting in a wood shed on a wood bench

    • @BensWorkshop
      @BensWorkshop  4 роки тому

      You are the first person to notice the wooden table, but no, if you think wood is that flammable, I have a bridge to sell you, it isn't. However wood shavings from planes are and I do sweep those up. The floor is made of concrete.
      I also weld and solder in there too. The soldering torches I have put out a lot more heat than either a plasma cutter or a welder. (The fire brick is primarily for soldering)