Should you buy a laser engraver? Or is it just a waste of money

Published: 01 January 1970
on channel: DIY Montreal
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Have you ever thought about buying a laser engraver or laser cutter? Don’t fall into the same trap that I did! Here are 6 things you should know before buying a laser engraver. An honest review from an xTool D1 pro 20w diode laser owner. If you think lasers are a waste of money, well... maybe not, but there are definitely things to consider before diving right in. Learn the truth about laser cutters in this video.

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►Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:25 The smell / fumes
1:40 My laser enclosure and setup
3:00 Costs - laser and accessory costs in detail
7:12 Diode laser limitations
8:29 Time consuming
9:18 Safety concerns
10:15 Should I ditch the laser?
11:10 Learning curve - Test project 3D logo


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