In another post I listed a machine that I am trying to get off eBay; and if that comes through that will be my first choice.
Now that I am in the shopping mode I came up with this from Frank Fang from Rabbit http://www.hxlaser.com/products/laser4.htm Frank has offered a total package delivered through customs, at a very tempting offer.
But… I found this; http://iehk.net/Products/IE1200.html and it appears to have some features that the rabbit line is missing. Namely:
3) Resolution User controlled from 75 to 1200 dpi
4) Speed and Power Controls: High Speed DSP control. Computer or manually controlled speed and power in 1% increments to 100%. Vector color mapping links speed and power settings to any RGB color.
And lastly, I found this; http://iehk.net/Products/IE2400.html
Now my thinking on this last one goes like this. I have always wanted to carve images on doors; to this end I purchased a cnc router last year. I have yet to build a door, as I haven’t got the space or time right now, so I have not yet carved a door. The laser I have right now is the money maker of my operation. The cnc machine has been a money hole, bits are not cheap and one pin nail or staple can be costly. Everyone likes the 3d look but few want to pay for it. If I get a full size bed like this one I could just engrave stock doors; at this point I think this is a compromise I can live with. So I may just sell the cnc router and get this. I do not have the room for both full size tables.
I know some of you are not quite fans of Chinese machines and I respect your valid arguments for your position. But I am quite comfortable with the challenge and risks associated with one of these machines.
I am looking for opinions on whether the larger machine will be able to do everything a smaller one can. Will I still be able to do a 12 x 12 tile on the larger machine and get the same detail I would on the smaller machine?
Do you think that the speed is comparable between the two machines?
Do you think a front door with a full size image of your choice, is a marketable product?
Am I half baked?
Right now China is celebrating new years for the next week or so, I have that long to decide, but within the next week; I will purchase something.
You’re input into my decision process is very much wanted; as I have come to respect the maturity and wisdom that this diverse group has to offer.
Thanks Jim J.