As someone who just successfully assembled a BlackTooth laser cutter from a kit from BuildYourCnc.com, his performance specs are pretty much standard. What IS missing is any mention of things like the exhaust system, because cutting anything with a laser generates a hefty amount of really noxious fumes that have no business being in enclosed space with humans or animals. The size of the cutting bed really makes a big difference too. The "cheap Chinese" laser cutters available on ebay and such have a relatively small cutting area, and trying to find replacement parts can be a real problem as well. I am impressed that the laser cutter market is starting to gain steam. Laser cutters are truly awesome devices and I hope this guy can offer something that encourages more people to develop new designs and applications.
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As someone who just successfully assembled a BlackTooth laser cutter from a kit from BuildYourCnc.com, his performance specs are pretty much standard. What IS missing is any mention of things like the exhaust system, because cutting anything with a laser generates a hefty amount of really noxious fumes that have no business being in enclosed space with humans or animals. The size of the cutting bed really makes a big difference too. The "cheap Chinese" laser cutters available on ebay and such have a relatively small cutting area, and trying to find replacement parts can be a real problem as well. I am impressed that the laser cutter market is starting to gain steam. Laser cutters are truly awesome devices and I hope this guy can offer something that encourages more people to develop new designs and applications.