Are Laser Engravers Always Broken

[David Fairfield]

Ditto all what Dee said.

[Martin Boekers]

Maintenance is a key, some take good care some don't so that is a big variable. If you ever
watched a laser in action, you may be stunned how little repairs there are considering what you
ask it to do. The next question is how mechanically inclined are you? Some that aren't see more repairs
as others see them as tweeks or adjustments. Just like anything else though, take 10 cars 9 may be
fine and the 10th one a lemmon. Epilog and ULS are standards here, the next step up is Trotec
that seems to be top of the line, but it does cost more. Not sure where Kern fits in as I haven't
seen much here.

[Russell Ludwick]

I run my laser as a side gig since it doesn't pay the bills like my 9-5 right now. I average running it about a hour a week doing small jobs for people, I am on the far end of not using it consistently enough. I have a 6 year old Trotec that I've owned for about 1.5 years. I bought it with a loose belt that was causing the previous owner problems, but after I replaced a nut and tightened the belt, I've had no problems. I don't run it nearly as much as I should, but I'm pretty confident I could run it 8 hours a day with no problems, the thing is a tank.