William, when I first started out, I was hesitant to price myself out of a job. But then I started to breakdown a job, even if its was only playing around with materials in the shop. You would be...
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William, when I first started out, I was hesitant to price myself out of a job. But then I started to breakdown a job, even if its was only playing around with materials in the shop. You would be...
Phillip, I purchased 2 Epilog lasers. I would not have purchased my second one had the first been a nightmare. I did a trade study on the big 3: Trotec, ULS, and Epilog and after the dust had cleared...
Don,
The candles that I have seen engraved have been done with a rotary engraver and usually the candles are taken from a cold environment onto the engraver. They can be color-filled (with spray...
Calvin,
Congrats on the new laser, please list the info so people on the forum know what you have if you ever have a specific laser question in the future. As for the materials a little digging...
Joe,
If you live in a town that has a small community college, contact their graphics design departments. Those kids are brilliant and they could put something together for you in a short period...
David,
I tend to use around 30psi on glass. I blast with Aluminum Oxide. I have a blasting cabinet from Blast Media and I get my supplies from Iknonics up in Duluth, MN. I use a 4mil laser tape...
I liked engraving on glass, until I started blasting them. So I offer my customer their choice, laser engraved or sandcarved. You can definitely notice a difference. But you have to charge...
I agree with most of the posters on the site, sandblasting is the way to go. I have sandblasted with great results, not only that, unless you are carving into the glass (which is sounds like you are...
Now that is what I hope my Epilog 60 watt Helix looks like when he grows up!!!
Congrats on the new addition, love mine. Going on a year and looking to add another one in a couple of months.
I keep mine in the basement, enjoy the consistent temperature. I have the exhaust ductwork running into my crawl space and out the side of the house. Works good for me. I also like that my wood stays...
Dear SMC folks,
Found this site last year while researching laser systems. I did my homework and now am a proud owner of an Epilog Helix 24 - 60 watt system with roatary attachment. I am using...