Unpacked and working in around 15 minutes. Everything need to run other than an air compressor. I had never used a plasma cutter before this, but was able to make cuts in 3/16" steel that was much cleaner than I could dream of cutting with a torch. I was able to cut 3/8", but my cut wasn't as clean. I believe this was my fault not the machines.I bought the cheapest one on Ebay, and Ii can see where it will save me a tremendous amount of time, and money.I think I've been keeping the lights on at HF just in cutting disc sales alone.