On Jun 4, 1:08*am, Dave Balderstone wrote:
Anybody have experience with a laser engraver that would be suitable
for a small, low volume, one man operation? I'm considering buying, the
per piece rates around here are pretty steep.

Is a price range of $3-5 K realistic?

I haven't seen anything for under $11K that would be worth
considering.
The laser itself is what costs so much. Add to that a reasonable
enclosure to vent off the fumes and the over-all costs climb quickly.
I have done my homework as it is a 'fit' for my market. I would just
add it to my CNC.
Granted, I did this research 3 years ago and much could have changed
but a fellow CNC operator near here just bought a minimal laser CNC
just last year and he spent $ 15K and zero belles and whistles.
I will dig some more as numbers like $3-5K intrigue me. Keep me posted
if you find something.

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