OT: Added Some Implements of Destruction To The Shop

CTMike

Decided to add laser engraving and cutting capabilities. Went with a 16x24” bed 55 watt, and a 40x63” 130 watt. 

Got the smaller one up and running today, and made these slate coasters for a friend:

RRP

AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,

paqman

I’m jealous!

Legume

Very cool.

caliking

New toys! 

Those coasters look smart. 

JohnInCarolina

Love those coasters!

CTMike

JohnInCarolina said:

Love those coasters!

If you’re looking for some custom ones . . . . 

😎

JohnInCarolina

CTMike said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Love those coasters!

If you’re looking for some custom ones . . . . 

😎

You know a guy?  

CTMike

JohnInCarolina said:

CTMike said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Love those coasters!

If you’re looking for some custom ones . . . . 

😎

You know a guy?  

I just happen to

Ozzie_Isaac

Holy smokes!  Pun intended.  That is an amazing setup!

CTMike

Trying to sell some to a couple mega-breweries nearby. These were done by just screen capturing their logo off the website. 

If they decide to buy I will have them send me their logo as a vector file and it will be much sharper. 

alaskanassasin

That thing is awesome! Totally jealous, what thickness steel and aluminum can you cut with that? 

CTMike

alaskanassasin said:

That thing is awesome! Totally jealous, what thickness steel and aluminum can you cut with that? 

So these are CO2 lasers and won’t cut metal. They can engrave metal if you coat with a marking spray first. 

Typically to cut metal you need a fiber laser with much higher power (low end ones start around 700 watts and $70k or so). 

This will cut wood, leather, plastics, fabric, paper, etc. 

CTMike

RRP said:

AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,

Don’t mean to cause hard feelings, just wanted to expand what I could offer to folks.
 

I didn’t exactly comprehend how large the big model is. Measured where I wanted it to go and thought “yup, it’ll fit.” Fit it did, but there was no room to get around it. 

Had to relocate the Shapeoko and a couple other things. 

I had thought that a 26x42’ shop would be all I’d ever need, it amazing how quickly I’ve outgrown it. 

RRP

CTMike said:

RRP said:

AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,

Don’t mean to cause hard feelings, just wanted to expand what I could offer to folks.
 

I didn’t exactly comprehend how large the big model is. Measured where I wanted it to go and thought “yup, it’ll fit.” Fit it did, but there was no room to get around it. 

Had to relocate the Shapeoko and a couple other things. 

I had thought that a 26x42’ shop would be all I’d ever need, it amazing how quickly I’ve outgrown it. 

I was just kidding…BUT now…26x42’ shop????? NOW a I am jealous, pissed, and in awe! You sir are a giant amongst woodworkers IMHO.

CTMike

RRP said:

CTMike said:

RRP said:

AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,

Don’t mean to cause hard feelings, just wanted to expand what I could offer to folks.
 

I didn’t exactly comprehend how large the big model is. Measured where I wanted it to go and thought “yup, it’ll fit.” Fit it did, but there was no room to get around it. 

Had to relocate the Shapeoko and a couple other things. 

I had thought that a 26x42’ shop would be all I’d ever need, it amazing how quickly I’ve outgrown it. 

I was just kidding…BUT now…26x42’ shop????? NOW a I am jealous, pissed, and in awe! You sir are a giant amongst woodworkers IMHO.

I’m just a hack. 

RRP

CTMike said:

RRP said:

CTMike said:

RRP said:

AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,

Don’t mean to cause hard feelings, just wanted to expand what I could offer to folks.
 

I didn’t exactly comprehend how large the big model is. Measured where I wanted it to go and thought “yup, it’ll fit.” Fit it did, but there was no room to get around it. 

Had to relocate the Shapeoko and a couple other things. 

I had thought that a 26x42’ shop would be all I’d ever need, it amazing how quickly I’ve outgrown it. 

I was just kidding…BUT now…26x42’ shop????? NOW a I am jealous, pissed, and in awe! You sir are a giant amongst woodworkers IMHO.

I’m just a hack. 

Hack? Youbetcha! LOL

sign me…wood butcher and sawdust maker!

caliking

I don't really know what this sort of gear can do, but what about custom egg  handles?

alaskanassasin

Very cool, last time I spent a lot of time in a wood shop none of this existed, I am falling behind for sure.

CTMike

caliking said:

I don't really know what this sort of gear can do, but what about custom egg  handles?

Absolutely, it can cut or engrave wood with ease. 

CTMike

RRP said:

CTMike said:

RRP said:

CTMike said:

RRP said:

AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,

Don’t mean to cause hard feelings, just wanted to expand what I could offer to folks.
 

I didn’t exactly comprehend how large the big model is. Measured where I wanted it to go and thought “yup, it’ll fit.” Fit it did, but there was no room to get around it. 

Had to relocate the Shapeoko and a couple other things. 

I had thought that a 26x42’ shop would be all I’d ever need, it amazing how quickly I’ve outgrown it. 

I was just kidding…BUT now…26x42’ shop????? NOW a I am jealous, pissed, and in awe! You sir are a giant amongst woodworkers IMHO.

I’m just a hack. 

Hack? Youbetcha! LOL

sign me…wood butcher and sawdust maker!

Sawdust? I believe you meant man glitter!