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Desktop Laser Cutting/Engraving

Posted by michael on from the keep-remaining-fingers-out-of-the-equipment dept.

bwags writes "I ran across this VersaLaser desktop Laser Cutting and Engraving printer. I really do not know what I want to do with it, but you gotta admit it is cool. Maybe make some balsa wood airplanes. At only $10K, I want the purple one!"

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  1. battle bots by minus_273 · · Score: 5, Funny

    after reading what the laser will cut through.. man i wish they could have one of those on a battle bot :-p

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  2. Hmmm.. by pdbogen · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Not just wood, but a variety of materials, too..

    I wonder if it can fabricate keys. "Government Property - Do Not Duplicate," here I come.

    1. Re:Hmmm.. by roseblood · · Score: 5, Interesting

      This would be great for cutting out the internal structures for model aircraft. Do you know how many spars and struts are in a 1:24th scale model of an F-14?

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  3. $10k!! by SpanishInquisition · · Score: 5, Funny

    Imagine the price of a replacement cartidge on that one...

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  4. Do you expect me to talk Goldfinger?? by TechnoGrl · · Score: 5, Funny

    "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"

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  5. so... I wonder... by Drakin · · Score: 5, Interesting

    How many request for a free sample will VersaLaser be getting. (For those who haven't been to the site, they offer a free sample of material cut with the lazer)

    More junk to collect!

  6. Try before you buy... by PontifexPrimus · · Score: 5, Interesting

    You could check here; they seem to have at least one laser cutter, plus several other 3d-fabricating machines. You can even submit your own CAD-files for jewelry, toys etc.

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  7. Re:I don't think it requires replacement cartridge by wotan2525 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Actually they use a patented quick change co2 laser cartridge with a lifespan of ten to twelve THOUSAND hours of use. After that you trade it back in and get a new one at the cost of about $1500. www.usedlasers.com -- we sell these machines used. Thanks, rob