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| j45on:
This may be a bit early to start a project log as this build may take me a while due to costs. I am building a 40 watt laser cutter/engraver with parts and plans from http://www.buildlog.net/ They have plenty of project logs and as mine will be mainly standard I thought I would have a project log here instead :nrocks: So far I have bought four kits from Bart at Buildlog This project is open source and all the plans and drawings for parts are listed here http://www.buildlog.net/sm_laser/drawings.html plastic hardware kit linear bearing system kit mechatronics kit and hardware kit More shopping to come as soon as I sort out an account at misumi for the frame extrusions :hammer: |
| Brass_Machine:
Now this is going to be interesting. I will be watching this one closely!! :headbang: Eric **been wanting one of these... I may build one eventually |
| Brass_Machine:
Just curious as I haven't the time to look for it... what does it use for a laser? What is the cost? Eric |
| j45on:
Most of the builders are using one of three 40 watt laser tubes i think This one http://www.lightobject.com/40W-CO2-Sealed-Laser-Tube-P46.aspx?afid=1 or one from full spectrum engineering USA (bottom of page) http://www.buildlog.net/cnc_laser/store/2x_kits_and_parts.php And this one from ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230490524231&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT My laser tube will be the last thing I buy so I don't break it in storage |
| j45on:
Kenneth are you aware of this ? http://www.fullspectrumengineering.com/RetinaEngrave.html they do a drop in replacement costs a fortune though :( |
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