Hello SMC community!
I recently "inherited" a surplus 2001 Epilog Legend 32 badged as a 35W. It works but the beam is very weak - the Synrad laser has a service sticker from 2004 so I'm guessing it needs recharged (at a minimum). I replaced the mirrors and lens to see if that helped but it didn't make much difference.
I'm most confused about the power of the machine as it has 35W in the serial number and on the front but the Synrad tube is rated for 75W. In my searching Epilog said they don't have my serial number on file so they can't confirm any of the specs about it. I called again today and the tech I spoke to said they installed 75W tubes on those machines but the output power was only 35W(?). So when I send this in to get it recharged I'll have a 75W tube but only a 35W machine? Can anyone help me out with that?
Also - I've spent a few dollars on the mirrors etc so far but feel free to hit me with your input on spending $$$ on a 16 yr. old laser. I'm looking at it as a hobby for now but I'm not opposed to making money with it if I can. On the other hand, I have no guarantee that just recharging the tube will be the last of my expenses and it sounds like getting replacement parts is getting harder for this model. Feel free to tell me I'm stupid and/or share what you would do if you were me.
Thanks for your input!
Alvin