Co2 Laser Cutters

[Lorn.S]

Apologies if you feel I am using bad language here 

 

Do any of the forum members have any knowledge of owning and using a Co2 Laser Cutting machine?.

 

I am considering buying one but there is not a lot of info from owners on the web...plenty places selling them and willing to take my money...but I would like to know what to look for before I hand over any 

 

I have no idea where to start so wondered if anyone here had one and would be willing to give me some guidance on what to look for etc.

 

Lorn

[amazingkevin]

keep us posted we like news like this!

[Travis]

I've looked into the Epilog lasers before.  I don't know a ton about them, but I know a tish.  Epilog is probably the biggest/best known.  Someday I'd like to get one for an engraving business.

[Lucky2]

Lorn, try checking out the Sawmill Creek woodworking site, you might find what your looking for there. They have a special section set-up just for CNC and laser work, and they don't mind sharing info with you.

.Len

[grampa]

LASER CUTTER, go wash your mouth out lol.........paul

[Phantom Scroller]

Lorn don't do it, the darkside will use you.       

 

Roly

[Multifasited]

For the experts opinion you should watch watters world on Fox News network  On the Oreily factor ,Now if that won't set you straight nothing will ! 

[LarryEA]

Hummmmm, and that was asked on a hand scroll sawing site.    Hummmmmmmmm 

[sullyscroller]

Real scrollers & woodworkers don't use lasers !!!! If you don't smell sawdust you ain't woodworking IMHO

 

sully

[amazingkevin]

oh well

[Kragax]

That has to be expensive equipment. Might be interesting to play with for engraving though.

[ike]

When you use a lazor you are not a wood worker you are a production worker sure you have to write programs but that is not hand Crafted.

[ike]

I have been at craft shows where  s;omeone would ask if that is lasor cut andI am highly insulted.

[amazingkevin]

GO IKE!!!

[browders]

My opinion is that laser cutters and their ilk have uses in certain situations. I understand that scrollers trying to compete with them at craft shows are placed at a disadvantage, especially if people do not label them for what they are. Blanket denouncements of them are probably not fair. Kind of like cheese snobs who belittle Velveeta as a cheese. It has its uses in certain circumstances. That said, I enjoy it when we get the occasional controversial topic. It adds a little excitement to the forum.

 

Jim