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  1. 01-26-2012, 10:09 PM #1
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    Where do you keep your laser?

    Hello,New here and enjoy the forum. I was wondering where most people keep their lasers. In a shop, attached garage, extra bedroom, retail business space, basement, etc...Thanks!
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  3. 01-26-2012, 10:17 PM #2
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    Mine is in my basement.
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    Basement as well. Climate controlled.
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  5. 01-26-2012, 10:51 PM #4
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    Game room.

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    Laser in one spare bedroom, dye sub in another, sandcarving and cnc routing in the garage.
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    Mine is in my shop, 1 room away from sandcarving equipment and glass kilns
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    Before we get 50 replies... wherever you put it, make sure it's climate controlled. After that, it's wherever is most convenient to you (which includes electrical, exhaust, and working room).
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  9. 01-27-2012, 7:15 AM #8
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    I keep myne it in my garage.I insulated the door and put in a portable AC.A few weeks ago I almost went out and bought a heater ,It got so cold it was down to 55 degrees in there.Brrrrrr
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    Originally in my sign business, rented commercial space, now at home in the bonus room over the garage.



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    One in home office, two in basement, and one in unused portion of the living room-no kidding!
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    Mine's in the basement in an enclosed room away from the dust of the woodworking machines.
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  13. 01-27-2012, 9:04 AM #12
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    Shoulder holster?
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    Quote Originally Posted by George M. Perzel View Post
    and one in unused portion of the living room-no kidding!
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  15. 01-27-2012, 10:43 AM #14
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    I have thought about (for tax reasons) bringing one of my spare lasers home and setting it up in the living room but the main reason I don't is because I don't want a computer at home (spend enough time on it at work).

    Also if it was at home it would nice for those times that I come up with an idea at odd hours of the night or on weekends I wouldn't have to run into work to try it out.
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  16. 01-27-2012, 11:02 AM #15
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    I like the sholder holster, got a few I keep there also

    As for the laser engraver its in my climate controled studio in my garage
    72 degrees winter and summer
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