There were 17 ESAB Plasma Cutters being offered on eBAY when I checked Model 550 ESAB appears to meet your price range / cutting requirements. I just searched for ebay for "esab plasma" item 2567528930 was a new one offered with a "buy now" price of $1,315 , which means that the dealer might do better than that direct. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2567528930&category=11774