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OT: Added Some Implements of Destruction To The Shop

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CTMike
CTMike Posts: 3,247
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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:


MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    AH, geeeezzzzzzz, you REALLLLYYY know how to piss off another serious wood worker!,
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,670
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    I’m jealous!

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    Very cool.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    New toys! 

    Those coasters look smart. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    Love those coasters!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    Love those coasters!
    If you’re looking for some custom ones . . . . 

    😎
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    CTMike said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Love those coasters!
    If you’re looking for some custom ones . . . . 

    😎

    You know a guy?  ;)
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • CTMike
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    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
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,102
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    Holy smokes!  Pun intended.  That is an amazing setup!
    They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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  • CTMike
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    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. 
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,659
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    That thing is awesome! Totally jealous, what thickness steel and aluminum can you cut with that? 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • CTMike
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    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • RRP
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    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.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    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!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • caliking
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    I don't really know what this sort of gear can do, but what about custom egg  handles?

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 7,659
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    Very cool, last time I spent a lot of time in a wood shop none of this existed, I am falling behind for sure.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • CTMike
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    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,247
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    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!
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
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