Hello All,


I am looking to get my feet wet in the laser business, more of a hobby now, but would love to turn it into a primary source of income eventually. Ultimately, I would like to engrave guns, knives, hunting equipment, etc., and metal marking for the tool industry. But, my plan is to get a few years of experience under my belt with a good quality CO2 machine doing custom powder coated drinkware, photos on wood, and anything else I can find a need for.

I have watched hours of YouTube and scrolled through many pages of forums on this subject. While there is information out there, a lot of it is outdated. I am planning on attending a trade show next weekend and the big players will be there with machines on hand.

Would anyone have any insight or opinions on what is currently on the market today? Pros/Cons? Price points? (An Epilog distributor is only 3 hours from me)

Appreciated!
Justen