Full Version: Which Laser?
From: laserman (MIKEMAC) [#11]
23 Apr 2007
To: apollon [#10] 23 Apr 2007
The other thing to consider when considering "older Technology" is the computer. You can not even get a new computer with a parallel port any more although you can still get add on cards. But for how long?
The other thing to look at is the operating system XP / Vista be sure that the drivers are compatible with both there will come a time when you will not be able to get XP any longer it may be a few years but it will happen if the system is only compatible with XP and two years from now you need a new computer and can not get XP on it then what good will the laser system be?
Just something to think about.
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#12]
23 Apr 2007
To: apollon [#9] 23 Apr 2007
If you do a few stamps here and there with a 25 watt machine, that would not be so bad - But, if you plan on doing production day in and day out with stamps - You will be sorely disappointed with the 25 watt machine. Stamps, Corian and wood will take a lot of power - like I said if you want to do just a few of these, 25 watt would be an OK place to start, but heavy production on those types of materials will be slow.
You know your budget, but I don't know of anyone that has bought a second or 3rd machine and bought LESS power, most always want/need MORE power.
You also mentioned a "filter system" even the low odor stamp material will STINK! as will some plastics, leather...etc.
hth,
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From: apollon [#13]
25 Apr 2007
To: ALL
Dear people,
thank you all for your comments; you can be sure that every message posted under this thread was taken into serious consideration.
Thank God, today I managed to get a VERY GOOD PRICE for a Spirit 25W machine from the domestic representative!
So, I wish good work and profits to all of you. Yet, we all have to admit that there is NOTHING MORE VALUABLE THAN GOOD HEALTH.
Till I get the machine in about 15-25 days, have a creative time all of you.
Thanks again.
From: Peter [#14]
25 Apr 2007
To: apollon [#13] 25 Apr 2007
Yasoo Re ! :D
Regards
Peter
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#15]
25 Apr 2007
To: apollon [#13] 25 Apr 2007
Congratulations on the acquisition, now the 15 - 25 days will seem like an eternity. Have fun and start dreaming up items to engrave once it gets here.
;-)