I'm really hoping to get some feed back asap before I purchase a Epilog Legend 32EX 120 Watt Laser Cutter this weekend. I told him I'd let him know Friday/tomorrow if I would be driving the 11 hours to come see it or notEpilog Legend 32EX.jpg. Their asking $8000 and it appears to be in good shape. I'm doubting myself because this would be my first laser!
What I love: Bed size is 20x32, laser power is 120 watts, comes with a rotary tool, it's an epilog, and seems like a decent price...
What concerns me: Used, 16 years old, I don't know anything about lasers yet, and I'm told it needs older windows XP or win 2007 to operate it and I know there not supported any longer, being that it's that old they probably have already stopped making some parts for it with more to come, and I don't know what I don't know.
It's a large investment for me right now and I just want to know I'm making the best one to my knowledge.
Any feedback from someone more experienced or from an epilog owner, current owner of Epilog Legend 32EX 120 Watt Laser Cutter, or just flat out anyone honestly. I need some advice please
As mentioned, I'm not experienced but I want the new products it will bring to our catalog (I've already got to products ready for it) and I think a laser would be a great addition to our cnc. Most of what I will cut will be 1/8" - 1/4" mdf, plywood, birch, basswood, balsa, acrylic and who knows what else. I really like the 80-120 watt range because I want or would like the capability to cut up to 1/2" thick wood but I know the most I'll really need is 3/8" and anything more would be done on the router. I'm just thinking with the detail of a laser there's a lot more options and more precise parts/capabilities. Right now 90% of what I'm planning will be cutting and only a tiny bit will be engraving, but that could change when I get into it.
I really appreciate your time!
Thank you in advance.