Hello, I am a new member to SMC- I have lurked around here from time to time and finally decided to joing the group! I am interested in purchasing a laser for my small shop but the expense out-of-pocket is rather high for a small shop. I am assuming that a "good" system will cost me in the neighbourhood of $15,000 US and I make Canadian dollars so the cost would be even higher here in the Great White North( I prefer to buy the best and most powerfull equipment I can, so advice on the subject of what manufacturer(s) to consider would be appreciated). Are there any of the manufacturers that offer a leasing or credit payment method so that a smaller business could realistically afford to enter the laser segment market?? I know that in the area where I live that I would most likely be the only business in town that would have one (if I can lease or make a payment approach)and I would without a doubt be able to make a very nice income from it. I must also admit that as a "craftsman/artist I am smitten with the possibilities and it the many uses I could have for it in my shop-I am also a wood turner and make some income from selling my work but this laser would open new and exciting avenues both for the creative side of me as well as economically.Having seen some of the fantastic work displayed here I can see how I would incorporate it into my existing work as well as a seperate business venture. Sorry for the length of this post but I am quite serious about investing and need all the advice you all might have to offer.
Thanks for all your help,
Kirt H