Does a $200 Laser Engraver Make Sense in Your Shop?
December 7, 2019
Lasers are one my favorite tools in the shop. Gearbest sent a sub $200 machine and we get into if this could be a good addition for woodworking.
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Timestamps:
- 00:01:12 - Overall Thoughts
- 00:02:33 - Assembly
- 00:04:36 - Build Volum
- 00:05:15 - Build Quality
- 00:05:46 - 15W Laser
- 00:06:24 - Software
- 00:07:28 - Pros
- 00:08:41 - Cons
- 00:10:54 - Engrave on Curved Surfaces?
- 00:11:22 - What can it cut?
- 00:14:11 - How small can it engrave?
- 00:15:40 - Make or Break Ranking
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