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Laser cutters and why I am looking at this one (Patreon)

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2021-08-15 20:39:59

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Been tinkering with the idea of adding a laser cutter to my shop sometime this year, but which one. I had my eyes set on a glowforge but at the time it is a bit cost prohibiting. Laser cutting won't be a "huge/important" part of what I do so wanted to maybe go with something under the 1k range. Been looking at different chinese lasers and these seem to keep popping up. Linked the video above to show why this one keeps swaying me. With a price range of under $500 and same wattage as a glowforge I am very very curious. Granted I don't expect it to be easy like glowforge but if it does the basic of what I would need to do (mostly cut plastic and engrave most materials) I think this one will make a lot of sense. Currently trying not to add more machines I need to learn a completely different system until I learn how to use my embroidery machine this month.

So what are your takes on laser cutters? Would you consider adding one for your shop?

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Is a 40W CO2 Laser Cutter Worth? OM Tech K40 Review

One of if not THE most popular budget CO2 lasers is the K40. The combination of price (under $500) and power (40W CO2) make this an attractive option to anyone's shop. But it has always come at a cost. Over the years people have had issues with quality with these Chinese imports but this week we take a look at a new US supplier OM Tech. Let's check out their unit and see if its a good fit for you! Check out the full review here - https://www.makeorbreakshop.com/project/40w-laser-engraver-cutter-review-k40 OM Tech sent me this unit for review but all opinions are my own. 40W CO2 Laser - https://geni.us/kYTy 50W CO2 Laser - https://geni.us/NsQiB9Q TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Features 04:13 - Tests 10:58 - Pros 12:08 - Cons 15:25 - Who is this for? ----- 👨💻LEARN 3D MODELING Take my free course: https://bit.ly/3062sLV Furniture Design in Fusion 360: https://bit.ly/3eSa2yd 🖥Build plans and more: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com 💵Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/makeorbreakshop 🎙Listen to the podcast (Make or Break Show): https://www.makeorbreakshow.com 🌄Daily updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeorbreakshop/ 🤖FAVORITE ROBOTS (affiliate) Favorite Laser Cutter - https://geni.us/KrbIO Budget Diode Laser - https://geni.us/W5yj Budget CO2 Laser - https://geni.us/kYTy Engrave Metal - https://geni.us/KHK2 X-Carve CNC - https://geni.us/ykswx4 Favorite 3D Printer - https://geni.us/qHrta Resin 3D Printer - https://geni.us/d8JGVEw Vinyl Cutter - https://geni.us/oFWm 🛠️TOOLS (affiliate) Table Saw - https://geni.us/sFzQ Miter Saw - https://geni.us/h8YkN Band Saw - https://geni.us/MkqUZ Impact Drive & Drill - https://geni.us/mfAysU Drill Press - https://geni.us/dNyI9h Planer - https://geni.us/yysAwMd Orbital Sander - https://geni.us/kOil 6 in Jointer - https://geni.us/600Mv Welder - https://geni.us/PGMBqN Kreg Jig K4 - https://geni.us/ApW1r1 Plunge Router - https://geni.us/iRGoj Jack Handplane - https://geni.us/ublnoRQ Combo Square - https://geni.us/BkCt5n Woodpeckers 6 in Square - https://geni.us/LMYqdh PFEIL Marking Knife - https://geni.us/BUcKI Handsaw - https://geni.us/h9sq04K 📹 CAMERA GEAR (affiliate) Main Camera - https://geni.us/9nlsv All Around Lens - https://geni.us/gfEnA6K On Camera Microphone - https://geni.us/O3McpqZ Rode Wireless Kit - https://geni.us/NZQsVFA Diety Lav Mic - https://geni.us/sHyc99Z Tripod - https://geni.us/x0dRK Video Switcher - https://geni.us/h5nKZN Key Light - https://geni.us/fNik 🎙PODCASTING GEAR (affiliate) Microphone - https://geni.us/QpeqB Cheaper Microphone - https://geni.us/3HADRSA Boom Swivel Arm - Audio Interface/Recorder - https://geni.us/hE656 Cheaper Interface - https://geni.us/OZqa