Howdy everyone,
Just a visitor from the "wood" side of SMC.
Quick question that obviously labels me as a clueless newbie:
What's the deal with the chinese 'benchtop' laser engravers I see on ebay for $1200-1500? Do they work at all? I'm not looking to open a shop or do production, just use as a hobby toy and perhaps do some little one-off things for friends. Wood, anodized aluminum, stuff like that. I'm not looking to make tombstones or trophies or any of that.
From what I have read, I know that all the chinese machines require some jumping through hoops to get them to work and that service is non-existent for the most part. But I guess what I'm still wondering is if these smaller machines actually do work. Does anyone here have experience with them?
Finally, there's no sense in suggesting that I get an epilog or some other higher end machine. Without a lottery ticket winner, I'm not spending $10K+ for my uses.
Thanks!