YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS
#12 in Over 45 AFull review
A 65 A cutter for home fabricators who cut 1/2 in plate and want gouging in the same box. Check that the compressor keeps up before buying.
Amazon $309.98$309.98
3.5/5
A light non-HF 55 A cutter for garages with computers or a CNC nearby, cutting steel up to 1/2 in. It suits buyers who also want to gouge out welds.
- 55 AOutput
- 1/2 inRated cut
- 60% at 55 ADuty cycle
- 120/240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$299.28Check price at YesWelder$288.15
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Blowback start with pilot arc, so rusty and mesh metal start cleanly without high-frequency noise
- Cuts, gouges and marks, with the gouging consumables in the Amazon bundle
- At 13 lb it is one of the lightest 55 A cutters
Cons
- Needs a compressor good for 6 cfm
- Only a two-year warranty, and no duty cycle temperature given
- Clean cuts stop at 1/2 in, and 5/16 in on 120 V
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CUT-55DS NHF PLUS |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Input voltage | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 55 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 1/2 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 3/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 55 A |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback |
| Air and build | |
| Air supply | 6 cfm, 70 psi |
| CNC port | No |
| Weight | 13 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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#15 in Over 45 AFull review
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