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What is the relation of power to speed. If I were to raise the speed up 5%, what would I reduce the power by to obtain the same result? Is there a power to speed equation?

Ok, thank you, I'll get some wide blue painters tape and work with that when needed. Underneath the paint is wood.

Its something new so I wanted to double check that it wont cause any issues for...

I want to check to make sure that the blue painters tape or green frog tape is safe to use with a laser. The PVC caution scares the dickens out of me and I would hate to engrave something that has...

My new epilog Mini 24 40 watt is scheduled for delivery on Friday. I've read that I should never engrave PVC unless I want to damage my machine and breath in toxic fumes, but aside from that, what...

Congrats on the new mini! My mini is shipping this week. Can't wait!

Thanks everyone. Im excited to start as soon as the crate arrives. For the Corel users out there, are there huge differences, besides price, between the Home version vs. the Pro version? I'd...

I have an Epilog Mini 24 40 watt on order. Yay! After years of research, I finally took the plunge. It should be here in a few weeks. So now, my question is about computer software. I will be...

Well, I passed on the used laser, No warranty on any part of the machine and the risk of having an old tube fail without warranty, I didnt want to gamble. So....I instead bought a new Mini 24 40...

How does the forum feel about buying used lasers from the manufacturer...rather one of the regional distributors associated with the brand? Anything specific to look at or be concerned about? Im...

Thanks everyone for the tips and heads up on the reseller. It would be awesome to save a few thousand, but the risk may out weigh the reward. Epilog mini 24 40 watt would seem to meet my needs well...

The company is Usedlasers.com. I'm hoping to go look at the machine in the next week or so whenever they have it ready, so I can't tell you how the machine performs yet. The information they sent me...

I have an opportunity to buy a used, but refurbished Epilog laser with a 6 month warranty from a resell company. If anyone has tips on negotiating or things to look out for let me know. I can PM...

Thats a great idea! I use sanding mops all the time and cutting my own would save tons of money. Now all I need is a laser!

If quoted is too high, what kind of percentage off would be acceptable?

I have met with a few sales reps and have received price sheets from them. What you are telling me is that the price on the price sheet is negotiable? I have no idea why pricing is so secretive...a...

Would you say laser prices are always negotiable on new laser purchases from distributers? Is it like negotiating with a car sales man?

True, they would have good information. Pros and cons may be a little biased biased. I guess opinions here could biased as well, but hoping not as much either way.

I'm still reading reviews and considering any and all options at this point. If we take full spectrum out as an option for now and look at rabbit or automation technologies as well as USA brands...

I had a chance to use a heck of a machine the other day. A Universal Laser 70W. Wow is that nice. Like I said, I havent used any other laser before, but boy is that an amazing machine. For what...

Good idea. I will work on that next. Thank you everyone for your help.

An important piece would be to have the engraving be noticed and easy to read. I will start with childrens names, but would eventually move on to more. With the cnc router or rotary engraver, im...

would a rotary engraver be the same thing as a CNC router? Would it be similar to the Shapeoko 2 that Matt mentioned? How fine can the detail be with the rotary engraver?

Thanks!

Thanks guys. Its good to know that a simple inexpensive setup would more than likely work for me. I'm leary of buying direct from China, since I never have before. I do understand the unrefined...

Hi all. I am completely new to laser engraving and cnc machines. I make toys and puzzles primarily on the scroll saw and am very interested in adding a personalized element to my items. I am a...