Tim Earling
03-27-2009, 8:56 PM
Hello,
I am a new member to Sawmill and I want to buy a laser engraving machine.
My primary purpose for the machine is to cut 1/8" ~ 1/4" thick wood (the material I am cutting is burl & exotic woods).
I know I can get away with a 24 x 12 ~ 18 bed. I want to get a laser that has 45 watt power or higher. I have used the Epilog Mini 45 & 50 watt laser machine and know that will do the job.
I know these are very expensive machines and I am looking for the best value for money - my budget was 10K but is looks like a 45 watt machine will cost me closer to 15K - I am interested in buying used to bring my cost down.
I have searched this thread and have found some great info - just wondering if any of you can give me some more info or things I should be considering.
Thanks for your help
I am a new member to Sawmill and I want to buy a laser engraving machine.
My primary purpose for the machine is to cut 1/8" ~ 1/4" thick wood (the material I am cutting is burl & exotic woods).
I know I can get away with a 24 x 12 ~ 18 bed. I want to get a laser that has 45 watt power or higher. I have used the Epilog Mini 45 & 50 watt laser machine and know that will do the job.
I know these are very expensive machines and I am looking for the best value for money - my budget was 10K but is looks like a 45 watt machine will cost me closer to 15K - I am interested in buying used to bring my cost down.
I have searched this thread and have found some great info - just wondering if any of you can give me some more info or things I should be considering.
Thanks for your help