John Lewandowski
11-02-2007, 7:49 AM
I have got the bug for a laser, but have a need for information in my planning. I have read a lot here, but need some real basics.
I plan on starting up as hobby/suplemental income and have the laser as a fallback in case of job loss, or even make it full time later.
Some of the questions I have relate to:
Environment. How "sterile" of an environment is needed? Is it reasonable that I can run this out of my garage? Some, but minimal sawdust etc. I assume it is not adviseable to run this out of a spare room in my house due to smoke, risk of toxic odors, fire, etc.
Can the machine be mobile for storage? If it is in my garage, can I wheel it into a corner for storage and then out again for use? Or is there an impact on settings in doing so?
How about the temperature range of the environment? Can I operate out of a unheated/non air conditioned garage? I live in North Carolina, so summer heat in the garage can get really hot. Winter isn't so bad, but I can always get a heater.
What about temperature of the workpiece? Wood, glass, metal; is there an effect on the process depending on the temp of the workpiece?
Thanks in advance for your help and patience. John
I plan on starting up as hobby/suplemental income and have the laser as a fallback in case of job loss, or even make it full time later.
Some of the questions I have relate to:
Environment. How "sterile" of an environment is needed? Is it reasonable that I can run this out of my garage? Some, but minimal sawdust etc. I assume it is not adviseable to run this out of a spare room in my house due to smoke, risk of toxic odors, fire, etc.
Can the machine be mobile for storage? If it is in my garage, can I wheel it into a corner for storage and then out again for use? Or is there an impact on settings in doing so?
How about the temperature range of the environment? Can I operate out of a unheated/non air conditioned garage? I live in North Carolina, so summer heat in the garage can get really hot. Winter isn't so bad, but I can always get a heater.
What about temperature of the workpiece? Wood, glass, metal; is there an effect on the process depending on the temp of the workpiece?
Thanks in advance for your help and patience. John