10 Years!

[Gary Hair]

10 years ago today Laser Image came into existence. My first laser arrived 10 years and two weeks ago and today was the day I left the financial services industry to start this business.
I can hardly believe it's been 10 years!
That first laser served me well and was replaced by my Trotec and supplemented by two 30 watt galvo fiber machines. Add in my DCS UV printer and a diesel compressor for sandcarving and I have put myself in a position to mark almost anything, anywhere!
What amazed me most in the beginning was the support from everyone at EE and SMC, without both forums (along with the dye sub and sandcarving forums) I would have struggled even more than I did and some of the jobs I was able to tackle would not have happened. I can honestly say that the help I have received took years off the learning curve and gave me the confidence to take in the jobs nobody else would (or could) take on.
It's been a great ride so far and I look forward to seeing what the future will bring.

[Mike Null]

Gary

Congratulations on ten years. Judging from your ever growing equipment inventory the business has thrived and would give all appearances of continuing growth.

Thanks for all you contribute to SMC.

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Mike!

[Kev Williams]

10 years, is that all?

Just kidding of course, congratulations! Now for the fair warning... The next 10 years only takes 4 years...

--at least it sure seems that way. Can't believe how fast the time passes.

Sure wish you were closer so I could talk you into borrowing your beast- I have 800 sq feet of steel houseboat hull to repair and refinish and it has to be sandblasted TWICE!

Likewise, kudo's to SMC-- without you guys I'd probably bought that FS laser... http://www.engraver1.com/gifs/nilly.gifhttp://www.engraver1.com/gifs/banghead.gif

[Gary Hair]

Sure wish you were closer so I could talk you into borrowing your beast- I have 800 sq feet of steel houseboat hull to repair and refinish and it has to be sandblasted TWICE!

For as much as they cost to rent, I might seem closer than you think... and I guarantee my rental rate would be much less than you could find elsewhere!

[Keith Outten]

Congratulations Gary, success is the result of hard work, dedication and the courage to take some risks.
I expect your next ten years will be twice as good.

Keith

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Keith!

[Bob Davis - Sturgis SD]

Congratulations Gary! And thanks for contributing so much to the group.

Bob

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Bob!

[Keith Winter]

That's awesome Gary! Congrats on 10 years, and heres to 10 more!

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Keith!

[Rangarajan Saravana kumar]

Fantastic Journey to continue with.... All the best

Regards

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Rangarajan!

[Robert Tepper]

Much more luck in the coming years!

Robert

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Robert!

[Hannu Rinne]

Congratulations Gary!

Best regards from Finland,
Hannu

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Hannu!

[Bill Cunningham]

Ahh Gary, as someone up the thread said, the next ten will only take four�� I added the laser to my business 12 years ago, and been in business since 1989. The laser and the internet have kept me eating ever since I bought it. Congrats on surviving the 1st 10 you've beaten the odds.

[Gary Hair]

Thanks Bill!

[Glen Monaghan]

[...] the internet have kept me eating ever since I bought it.

Wait, what??? I didn't realize it was even for sale... ;^)