Laser for Engraving, etching and lte cutting

[Gary Hair]

surely you can't be serious!

"Whats your Vector Victor? "

[Kev Williams]

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[Jerome Stanek]

surely you can't be serious!

Don't call me surely

[Mike Thornbury]

I think I have re-thought my criteria,, And do not want the "unknowns" of a Chinese machine at this point.
I had almost decided on buy direct from Thunder Laser, knowing that typically buying direct from them would be about 1/2 of buying from a US importer/rep.
I contacted Thunder in China,, and was told they now have their machines in the US, the price was 6.5K for a Nova24,, ugh.
I looked at Rabbit and Boss, but for a 600 x 400 machine they are up at 6K
Honestly if I am in that price range I am too close to a used small US machine.

I have seen some 24" wide VLS3.50 in the 7.5K range. (that was 2 years old, so hopefully a lot of tube left)

I would prefer a 24" wide machine, but if a 18" one came along on the east coast,,,,

Nick

I recently bought a very well-spec’d ShenHui 6090 for $3k with a 130W tube. European-designed chassis, leadshine hybrid steppers, Reci tube, HY power supply, Ruida controller. Good stuff, well made. You’ll struggle to find better at that money. Personally I think they make better kit than TL, who charge 2x or 3x the price.

Good company, been making lasers since 2003, ISO accredited. They make a lot of OEM stuff for ‘name’ brands.

[Mike Thornbury]

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I think the gantry has a slight tilt down to the right... but she’s sure pretty