Kev Williams
10-10-2015, 4:22 PM
As per my postings awhile back, I've been looking to buy another laser, previously owned, with features I need to keep up with the seemingly non-stop work that keeps pouring in...
Found one! More on that later...
While a 4th laser would be nice, I simply don't have anywhere to put a 4th laser. So what I'm doing is replacing my little 12x18x25w workhorse ULS. And it IS a workhorse. 18 years old, still on the original lens and mirrors. About 3 years ago I changed out the tube. The tube we removed was about 9 years old, still worked okay but a deal came by so I took it. New tube spec'd at a snick over 31 watts. It's been my go-to machine for most Rowmark and for Cermarking stainless. My brother in law engraves cedar boxes in it often (and is the reason for this post). In short, it still runs very nicely. But, it's a bit slow, Z limit (hand crank) is about 4", the 12x18" table is a bit small, and no cylinder attachment. My new-to-me machine is much faster, table's more than double the size, has more Z-depth, several other newer features, AND a cylinder attachment. Exactly what I need!
My BIL has used this machine for as long as I have, and he also has an LS800 at home, which is currently running at half its 40w power due to a blown capacitor. So his is absolutely thrilled that I'm willing to sell him this machine. His cedar-box workload keeps increasing, so it will help him keep up, plus he needs a machine to run his jobs while his LS800 gets repaired. (he has one customer, and they want their work next day, period)...
Anyway, I've been checking used machine prices for a few months now, but there's not many this old for sale, so I'm not sure what approximate market value would be. Not that I want top dollar-- just the opposite! My BIL has been working with me for 30 years, and I owe him a lot, just for that reason alone. But I'm not going to just give it to him either. I have a percentage in mind, but I'd like some opinions on valve, so I have a place to start! :)
I'm going to hate losing it. It's never broke down and it probably makes us $150 a day on average...
Found one! More on that later...
While a 4th laser would be nice, I simply don't have anywhere to put a 4th laser. So what I'm doing is replacing my little 12x18x25w workhorse ULS. And it IS a workhorse. 18 years old, still on the original lens and mirrors. About 3 years ago I changed out the tube. The tube we removed was about 9 years old, still worked okay but a deal came by so I took it. New tube spec'd at a snick over 31 watts. It's been my go-to machine for most Rowmark and for Cermarking stainless. My brother in law engraves cedar boxes in it often (and is the reason for this post). In short, it still runs very nicely. But, it's a bit slow, Z limit (hand crank) is about 4", the 12x18" table is a bit small, and no cylinder attachment. My new-to-me machine is much faster, table's more than double the size, has more Z-depth, several other newer features, AND a cylinder attachment. Exactly what I need!
My BIL has used this machine for as long as I have, and he also has an LS800 at home, which is currently running at half its 40w power due to a blown capacitor. So his is absolutely thrilled that I'm willing to sell him this machine. His cedar-box workload keeps increasing, so it will help him keep up, plus he needs a machine to run his jobs while his LS800 gets repaired. (he has one customer, and they want their work next day, period)...
Anyway, I've been checking used machine prices for a few months now, but there's not many this old for sale, so I'm not sure what approximate market value would be. Not that I want top dollar-- just the opposite! My BIL has been working with me for 30 years, and I owe him a lot, just for that reason alone. But I'm not going to just give it to him either. I have a percentage in mind, but I'd like some opinions on valve, so I have a place to start! :)
I'm going to hate losing it. It's never broke down and it probably makes us $150 a day on average...