confuse about what i need

[Derek Voigt]

Hello all,

I've been reading up on lasers and stuff but always get confused by all the different things out there.

I'm really just keeping my eyes open for a great deal on a used laser but want to make sure that when I get one it does what I want it to do. Nor do I want to spend double the money for capabilities that I'll never use.

My primary goal would be to engrave pens and maybe do inlay pen kits and such. What should I be looking for to do this. And what else could a machine of the level and style do? Name tags? Etch glass? 3D wood craving?

Can some help me out or link me to something that has some answers!

Thanks!
Derek

[Everett White]

Hello Derik,

I spent 2 1/2 years learning all I could by lurking here on the creek. I still did not have it all down when I bought mine but I by the time I was ready to "pull the trigger" I had the bases covered. There are so many people who have written about their experiences with different companies and that should give you a start.

Much of what you need can be found in the advanced search. I used it a lot... Learn each definition!

Ask the manufactures/sellers for samples and do not settle for a picture of a sample.

I cannot thank the Creek enough for the wealth of knowledge and examples that I am learning from.

Jason