Joe Greer
10-26-2011, 11:19 PM
Hello,
I run a computer consulting firm. I recently purchased all of the computer equipment from a local engraving shop that went out of business. That sparked my interest in engraving. I am particularly interested in engraving chrome motorcycle parts (gas caps, derbys, etc.. small stuff). Well... that's where is started. I found this site and started reading, and reading, and reading... so now I wouldn't mind expanding on that to some wood and plaques.
So - I have an entire engraving shop's computer equipement, complete with Corel and quite a few others. I did some searching both here and on the net and it looks like a Chinese engraver is what I want, especially since this will be more of a hobby/small scale type thing, not putting bread on the table. I don't image that speed is very important. Space isn't an issue. Since I'm looking at more of a hobby so cost is very important.
What would I need to engrave chrome motorcycle parts? Can whatever I buy for doing these parts also be used for some wood projects and similar? I thought that I needed a 50watt laser with rotary attachment but after spending around 12 hours reading these threads I have absolutely no idea!! Any help would be very greatly appreciated.
While I can't assist with engraving (yet)... I would be more than happy to lend my computer expertise!
Thanks to all ahead of time. I look forward to hopefully starting a new hobby and buidling some relationships here!
Joe
I run a computer consulting firm. I recently purchased all of the computer equipment from a local engraving shop that went out of business. That sparked my interest in engraving. I am particularly interested in engraving chrome motorcycle parts (gas caps, derbys, etc.. small stuff). Well... that's where is started. I found this site and started reading, and reading, and reading... so now I wouldn't mind expanding on that to some wood and plaques.
So - I have an entire engraving shop's computer equipement, complete with Corel and quite a few others. I did some searching both here and on the net and it looks like a Chinese engraver is what I want, especially since this will be more of a hobby/small scale type thing, not putting bread on the table. I don't image that speed is very important. Space isn't an issue. Since I'm looking at more of a hobby so cost is very important.
What would I need to engrave chrome motorcycle parts? Can whatever I buy for doing these parts also be used for some wood projects and similar? I thought that I needed a 50watt laser with rotary attachment but after spending around 12 hours reading these threads I have absolutely no idea!! Any help would be very greatly appreciated.
While I can't assist with engraving (yet)... I would be more than happy to lend my computer expertise!
Thanks to all ahead of time. I look forward to hopefully starting a new hobby and buidling some relationships here!
Joe