Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen! I'm in the market for a laser and the information provided here will help me narrow down the best machine and safety features. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Thanks for your clear and professional videos, I am interested in this machine and your videos are helpful (I have a previous CNC training). You speak clearly and allow me to understand, without the need for subtitles :). Greetings from Italy
I love your videos. You give beneficial information. I just bought a Monport 100w CO2 laser with a 5200 chiller and am happy with it. The price difference between Thunder and Monport is quite a lot. They both function the same way but looking at many videos, I can tell Thunder has more precise fine-tuning bells and whistles. I am an artist, and this is more than enough for my use. No matter whether you have Thunder, Omtech, or Monport one has to work to keep it working great!
Wish I knew this 17 years ago when I purchased an Epilog 75 watt CO2 laser. I paid $32,000. I didn't know good ones could be bought at this price, back then. My finally broke down and parts are no longer available. Thanks Roger for your analysis....you have given me tools for my next purchase. I noticed your Reci Laser is China made... I hope to buy American.
To my knowledge there currently isn’t any American made laser cutters. There are ones that are assembled in the us but all of them use Chinese manufactured parts.
The reason to use distilled water is because tap water contains minerals that will build up over time and harm your laser. Distilled water doesn't do anything to prevent algae growth. It still needs to be changed regularly.
Thanks appreciate your video. I have been talking for 2 two months now with 5 suppliers still gathering information, but your video reduce my learning curves
Hi Roger, Your professionalism shines through in both clarity of speech and time taken to produce quality videos such as this. As you say " You only get what you pay for. " This detailed explanation of what not to do or buy sets a clear course of action for the novice who otherwise could be put off in the use of this technology. Thanks mate.
A great and invormative Video, thank you. One tip from a activated-carbon pro from Germany, the direktion of you Filter has a mistake. first the poket Filter then the "honeycomb Filter" an at last the aktivated Carbon filter. This a-coal filters only the smallest pices like odor molecules from the air. the filters are built up from coarse to fine. the a-coal filters finest toxic or smelling particle out of the air but not the dust particle. This particle crashes the expensive a-coal filter. best wishes from Germany an sorry for my english 😀
Thank you Roger, for going to the trouble of trying to help people make the right choice . Re. carbon filters, I wonder how a father would feel, when his kids have grown up and they get diagnosed with Cancer and it points back 20 years to when he was using a Laser with no filter ? Cheers from Burnie Tas .
At 11:19 you mention the “3000 chiller”. That is not a true statement. The 3000 does not have any refrigeration, it simply keeps the water at room temperature. Using a 100W tube with only room temperature water will seriously shorten the tube life. The Reci tubes are not cheap. I would personally recommend a Genuine S&A 5200 chiller. This unit does have refrigeration.
Love your work Roger, appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making a very detailed guide into what makes a good Laser setup. A gold mine for newbies looking to get into the industry.
Thank you for this video Roger. I researched and decided to "walk away" from the Omtech 100watt "peak" output and go with the Thunder Laser USA-Nova 35 true 100watt operating power co2 laser. Yes it was over $10k but I decided "you get what you pay for" 100%!!
Hey, you are more than genius. Thanks for having us with such amazing videos...Have really learnt a lot from you. God bless for showing us more about laser pros and cons. It’s Cr8tive Links from Ghana 🇬🇭
Roger, thank you for putting this video together. It was highly informative. I am looking to make a purchase in the next few days and am curious what is the exact make and model of the laser machine in your video?
Thanks Roger, sharing your valuable experience. I just start make my workshop then I will make active carbon filter first. Stay safe and be healthy From Thailand !
TY Roger! I love watching your videos. You have inspired me to start my own workshop, especially w/ your CNC videos! Also, I would not have thought about cooling, carbon filter, and peak vs actual laser watts. Also, thanks for the shoutout to us In Arizona. You make the world better w/ your wisdom!
Great content here and I'm appreciative you took the time to make this video, but links to the exact equipment you purchased and where you purchased it from would be extremely beneficial as well. As mentioned in this video, there is tons of misleading information out there... why not help people skip the hassle of filtering through all of it and guide them directly to the proper equipment?
Best half hour I've spent this year! Spot on, in perfect agreement with our 30year 1500-4k watt CO2 Amada operator. Many differences between the commercial and mid size you cleared up. Excellent info! Couple things I wondered, Does the Z axis head follow wavy material? Can you reduce power on sharp corners to avoid burning them off? Or in your program can you change power as you cut? Thanks and you should consider becoming a distributor...for the US too, hehehe.
26:35 this is the first time Ive seen an "active carbon filter" ... So this laser is NOT vented outside? And there is no "output" from the active carbon filter? All the bad ju-ju just gets pumped into this box and we hope it stays in there and not leak out? Does the inside filters not become "hazardous" materials then? I want to learn more about this box.
I'm just starting to look into buying a laser and your video was extremely helpful. I took good notes and will continue on my investigative path to buying a good and safe laser. Thanks.
Thank you very much Roger for this video cause I just bought a Co2 300 watt mix laser cutter. And after watching this video I messaged the seller and asked Her what is the peak output and the running output of the machine. I’m waiting to here back from them. I bought through Alibaba. Anyhow thanks again, very helpful. Regards, David
You are amazing .in my country stuff is really limited and to expensive to by. You're advise was so helpful and i learned a lot from you. Lots of love from iran
Thank you so much Roger. Wife & I see the wisdom of your words. Having said that we are in a bit of a quandary. What we don't know is how to find someone in our neck of the woods to build us one. Possibly a follow up video on what to look for in a machine builder? What would I put in my search engine? Whom would I ask besides you?
Try joining and asking in some Facebook laser groups. I’m in a few of them and I recently remember seeing a guy post photos of a huge laser he was building. He builds them and sells them but I’m not sure if he also builds the enclosures for them. I’m in a Chinese Laser group on Facebook and I think that’s where I saw his post. I don’t know where he or you are located but I think that would be a good place for you to ask around.
Thanks for this great video I learnt so much I didn't know before especially regarding the safety aspects. May I ask if there's a rough hourly average cost of running a machine like this to cut MDF and other similar wood?
I really appreciate you for your time. Roger I have some quotation from some company in china. I really confused that which one is bertter regarding to your video because I am buying online. Any suggition which company have good quality and fair price? again Thank you so much Roger
As someone trying to get into the laser engraving industry, thank you for taking the time to do this. My only option for setup is to use my spare bedroom in my apartment and I'm glad I watched this before doing any buying (referencing the filtration portion). So thank you on that. Do you recommend any particular brands?
Thank you for your informative videos! I’ve been looking at “name brand” laser engravers. Is there any advantage to buying a name brand? I mean in terms of quality? I understand you have service and support etc but is the quality the same?
Roger, thank you for so much great information! Very valuable in for my search for a machine. I saw in a comment earlier that you would not recommend the Omtech brand, that was some i was looking at. What are your thoughts on the Boss Laser machines? particularly the LS 1630 or the LS 2440? Thanks for any insight.
Bardzo ważny i pouczający film. Nie miałem pojęcia jak ważne są filtry powietrza i jak nas oszukują z laserem CO2. Mam zamiar kupić laser i teraz namieszał mi Pan w głowie. BARDZO CENNE RADY. Dziękuję za film i pozdrowienia z Polski
I like ur attitude and thoughtfulness....safety first and your forethought about ur neighbors and our environment is something we should think of often!
Agree with all the above, except for one thing. IF you are technically/mechanically inclined, you can buy an Ebay machine and upgrade it to meet everything pointed out here, and come out ahead on the money side. You HAVE to know what you are doing though because of high voltages under the hood, and the fragility of the tube itself. I noticed you didn't cover lens or mirrors, which are critical for a good tight hot beam. Poor mirrors and lens can reduce the output by up to 50%. What I found in my research before pulling the trigger is that the cabinets are pretty much the same, a few differences are the hoods, and the panel placements, but overall well constructed. Key things were pointed out such as the guides and controller. I looked at some 60 watt machines, 20x28 bed, and US upgraded machines ran ~ $6000-7000. They were true 60 watt. What I noticed is they looked identical to the ones I was looking at on Ebay. You are buying a decent chassis with rudimentary basic components, You get what you pay for. You have to go into it knowing from the start that the tube and power supply must be upgraded, and the mirrors and lenses need to be replaced with quality ones. Mine does not have Z axis or auto-focus, but can be added later, but does have a rotary input. It came with Ruida controller, and USB inputs for PC and flash drive. I will be upgrading to a RECI 100W and power supply when the tube eventually dies, The cabinet has the panels in place to expand the tube with, and covers are easy to find or make. All in I think I will be right around $3500 when all is said and done, and I knew what I was getting into, BUT for those who don't have the technical ability to do this, Listen to what the man says, He is spot on for everything. Also If doing acrylic cuts, Keep your Honeycomb CLEAN !
So if im reading this correctly you bought a 60W machine and deciding to upgrade the tube to 100 when it stops working?.... What else do you need to upgrade when you do this? The 100 fits in the same space as a 60?
@@MountainBabyRoses More or less. The machine is designed to run up to 150 watt tubes. To accommodate the extra length a cover is needed on the right side which can be made from PVC pipe from the box store. The other thing needed is a proper power supply, which is an essential upgrade anyway since the one it comes with is barely at it's ratings. Depending on the tube I may or may not need new tube clamps, all depends on the diameter of the tube, but it is quite easy to upgrade to a higher wattage tube if you know what to do. There are many videos out there on the subject. So far I have gotten 4 years out of my original tube, can't complain at all about that.
@@acdii is there a way to tell in the specs the highest tube it can handle? I am in the market for a laser cutter but have no experience with one. Ive been looking at 80W. I am off grid and not sure how well one will run on my system. Between my husband and I we could probably figure out how to upgrade the tube (he is a contractor and if theres something he doesnt know he can learn very fast) but... He is also like a bull in a china shop. And the fragility of the tube worries me. I have about ... $6k in my budget for a laser. But this also needs to include software, filtration, a new computer, and it would be nice to have some starting material. I already have a bunch of leather i found for a steal. In short I want to make custom model doll houses amongst other things. I have so many ideas and without a machine my mind is going crazy 😅
Well done and really useful video Roger! Could you also please make a CNC router buyer guide for 2020 ? I am being told (by the sales man), that now new drivers for steper motors make microsteps and give pretty similar results to servo motors...I am not sure this is true. Could you also please elaborate on the missing steps problem? Thank you!
Excellent practical information. Thanks for putting it out. You gotta love the Brits! ROT!! I thought you guys used Rubbish? We are not as classy here in the states...I can't type what we use ;-) Thanks again! BTW...checked out you're 3018 videos. Excellent! Subscribed.
Thank you so much for this clear breakdown. Question, if you were blowing out the air to the outside, would you still recommend a filter system? Where did you get yours? Thank you!
Did you watch the video in full? 24:43 he talks about people venting outside and it's not the right to do which means yes you need a filter. If you are going to operate a laser and cut materials that produce toxic games then it needs to be operated responsibly.
It's great that you stress the importance of the filtration system, the off gases can be lethal to yourself and the environment! Most companies selling laser cutters breeze over just how dangerous breathing some of these off gases in can be in fear of not making the sale.
Good Afternoon Roger, Your video's are inspiring and are easy to understand. Can you supply a link as to where you purchased your 6090 laser unit. Thanking you in advance Greg
Thanks for the informative video Roger. Could you tell me why you chose 100W? Would 60W work for most applications, or is there a specific reason I would want the 100W?
Thanks for the tips and making these videos, very helpful. Is there any reason you aren't sharing a link to the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to accommodate customisation requests from customers ? You mention that there are some that will work with customer requests, but you didn't name them. Thanks
Hi Roger, there are not much videos over 30minutes that I can watch but yours are absolutely educational and true. Thank you for that. I am in the process of buying a 100w laser myself and was interested if you know anything about Gweike brand and if they are good? The laser that I have quotation for has all the things that you have stated here.
@@rogerwebb9600 I have stopped :D. And send an inquiry to them. By the way, what controller are you using for your router? I am also looking into buying a 1325 router and many of them are recommending the DSPA11 controller/
Great videos Roger! Can you tell me what the actual dimensions of that machine is please? Also did you get the cooler, carbon filter, and hybrid servos add-ons from BoostCN as well or were they upgrades you did after? And i can't remember if you said whether the machine is 220v or 110v...
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks! I have reached out to BoostCN but I have a question for you about the cutting bed. In your opinion is the honeycomb table better than the blade table that comes with the machine? Does the honeycomb reflect a lot of the laser back to the underside of the material you are cutting? Do you have any videos about the different types of cutting tables? Thanks for all your videos. They are very helpful.
I watched your video on cutting MDF and you had a piece of steel plating on the workspace. If you buy a sheet that is just smaller than the actual workspace, does it then matter if the blades are aluminum?
Hello Roger, I'm in Queensland, could you tell me the make of your Laser and the company where you purchased it, I was going to get a CNC Router, but have decided on a Laser. I like your Video.
If you enjoy my videos please do 4 things for me. 1. Subscribe to my channel and ring the bell. This way you will be notified when I release a new video. 2. Click on the like/thumbs up icon. That lets other people know the video may be of some interest to them. 3. Share the video on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social media you are associated with, there are so many! Or just email a link to your friends. 4. Visit my Patreon site. This helps me to continue creating video content for you to watch as well as you may be privy to behind the scenes gossip and more videos! www.patreon.com/user?u=15079773
Very good video. "Plug and play" machines from high quality professional laser brands cost around 40000 to 50000 Euro, bigger ones 100000. If you can build a start up business with 7000 USD / Euro it's great.
7k doesn't seem bad. Roger, why would anyone pay 20k 0r 30K for an epilog laser? I love your CNC and now Laser Videos and it's clear you do your homework. Also have you done in acrylic projects and would love to see 4th axis video too.
Thanks for a great video :) what is the pressure of the air pump ? I just bought a very similar cutter, but want to use the buildings air compressor, mainly because the small one makes a lot of noice.
Any suggestions on a filter p, what CFM is needed for a machine your size? Who was the manufacture of the filter? Where did you get the filter? The filter space is amazing in prices from a few hundred to 10k and up and much of them look the same. How do you test the quality of your filter?
How do you feel about the OMTech lasers? They seem to have a good review and built decent for somebody needing a bit more speed without a big budget. Upgrading from the orion 20w desktop.
@@greciagonzalez8729 i do not know much yet, but I have heard over and over not to buy glowforge. This was a comment 10 months ago. What did you end up doing?
Hi Roger, thank for your video, I’m about to buy a laser and have learned a lot in just 30 mins. I’m after a laser just like yours to cut up to 10mm acrylic. Where can I get a setup like yours please?
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen! I'm in the market for a laser and the information provided here will help me narrow down the best machine and safety features. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your clear and professional videos, I am interested in this machine and your videos are helpful (I have a previous CNC training). You speak clearly and allow me to understand, without the need for subtitles :).
Greetings from Italy
I love your videos. You give beneficial information. I just bought a Monport 100w CO2 laser with a 5200 chiller and am happy with it. The price difference between Thunder and Monport is quite a lot. They both function the same way but looking at many videos, I can tell Thunder has more precise fine-tuning bells and whistles. I am an artist, and this is more than enough for my use. No matter whether you have Thunder, Omtech, or Monport one has to work to keep it working great!
Wish I knew this 17 years ago when I purchased an Epilog 75 watt CO2 laser. I paid $32,000. I didn't know good ones could be bought at this price, back then. My finally broke down and parts are no longer available. Thanks Roger for your analysis....you have given me tools for my next purchase. I noticed your Reci Laser is China made... I hope to buy American.
Glad to help
To my knowledge there currently isn’t any American made laser cutters. There are ones that are assembled in the us but all of them use Chinese manufactured parts.
@@A2ZGeek Yes, you are probably right...Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I'm in the process of planning a new workshop and your videos are a huge help.
The reason to use distilled water is because tap water contains minerals that will build up over time and harm your laser. Distilled water doesn't do anything to prevent algae growth. It still needs to be changed regularly.
How many days should the water be changed
Absolutely wonderful presentation! So much experience! Watched every minute of it. Properly thought out machine. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks appreciate your video. I have been talking for 2 two months now with 5 suppliers still gathering information, but your video reduce my learning curves
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Roger,
Your professionalism shines through in both clarity of speech and time taken to produce quality videos such as this. As you say " You only get what you pay for. " This detailed explanation of what not to do or buy sets a clear course of action for the novice
who otherwise could be put off in the use of this technology. Thanks mate.
A great and invormative Video, thank you. One tip from a activated-carbon pro from Germany, the direktion of you Filter has a mistake. first the poket Filter then the "honeycomb Filter" an at last the aktivated Carbon filter. This a-coal filters only the smallest pices like odor molecules from the air. the filters are built up from coarse to fine. the a-coal filters finest toxic or smelling particle out of the air but not the dust particle. This particle crashes the expensive a-coal filter. best wishes from Germany an sorry for my english 😀
Thank you Roger, for going to the trouble of trying to help people make the right choice . Re. carbon filters, I wonder how a father would feel, when his kids have grown up and they get diagnosed with Cancer and it points back 20 years to when he was using a Laser with no filter ? Cheers from Burnie Tas .
Very informative video I got the basic idea about what to look in machine before make purchase.
At 11:19 you mention the “3000 chiller”. That is not a true statement. The 3000 does not have any refrigeration, it simply keeps the water at room temperature. Using a 100W tube with only room temperature water will seriously shorten the tube life. The Reci tubes are not cheap. I would personally recommend a Genuine S&A 5200 chiller. This unit does have refrigeration.
Roger, your videos are always so informative and you can tell you genuinely care about your viewers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are very welcome
Love your work Roger, appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making a very detailed guide into what makes a good Laser setup. A gold mine for newbies looking to get into the industry.
Much appreciated
Thank you for this video Roger.
I researched and decided to "walk away" from the Omtech 100watt "peak" output and go with the Thunder Laser USA-Nova 35 true 100watt operating power co2 laser. Yes it was over $10k but I decided "you get what you pay for" 100%!!
Thank you so much for explaining everything in detail!! This was a huge help!!
You're so welcome!
Hey, you are more than genius. Thanks for having us with such amazing videos...Have really learnt a lot from you. God bless for showing us more about laser pros and cons. It’s Cr8tive Links from Ghana 🇬🇭
It's my pleasure
Roger, thank you for putting this video together. It was highly informative. I am looking to make a purchase in the next few days and am curious what is the exact make and model of the laser machine in your video?
Thanks Roger, sharing your valuable experience. I just start make my workshop then I will make active carbon filter first. Stay safe and be healthy From Thailand !
TY Roger! I love watching your videos. You have inspired me to start my own workshop, especially w/ your CNC videos! Also, I would not have thought about cooling, carbon filter, and peak vs actual laser watts. Also, thanks for the shoutout to us In Arizona. You make the world better w/ your wisdom!
That is awesome!
Hi Roger, I have enjoyed you explaining the CNC 100W Laser.Where can I purchase this machine in Australia for the price you state?
Thunder Laser
how and where i can get leaser like yours
Great content here and I'm appreciative you took the time to make this video, but links to the exact equipment you purchased and where you purchased it from would be extremely beneficial as well. As mentioned in this video, there is tons of misleading information out there... why not help people skip the hassle of filtering through all of it and guide them directly to the proper equipment?
Roger...I think this is your best Video yet.
Best half hour I've spent this year! Spot on, in perfect agreement with our 30year 1500-4k watt CO2 Amada operator. Many differences between the commercial and mid size you cleared up. Excellent info!
Couple things I wondered, Does the Z axis head follow wavy material? Can you reduce power on sharp corners to avoid burning them off? Or in your program can you change power as you cut?
Thanks and you should consider becoming a distributor...for the US too, hehehe.
HI, NO, YES and NO ;-))
This is great information. Thank you for the effort in putting this together.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video mate, this helped me a lot. It's shocking people don't care about the toxic fumes
Glad it helped
Very detailed explanation!
26:35 this is the first time Ive seen an "active carbon filter" ... So this laser is NOT vented outside? And there is no "output" from the active carbon filter? All the bad ju-ju just gets pumped into this box and we hope it stays in there and not leak out? Does the inside filters not become "hazardous" materials then?
I want to learn more about this box.
I'm just starting to look into buying a laser and your video was extremely helpful. I took good notes and will continue on my investigative path to buying a good and safe laser. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Roger. Looking forward to your video about the controllers.
Thank you very much Roger for this video cause I just bought a Co2 300 watt mix laser cutter. And after watching this video I messaged the seller and asked Her what is the peak output and the running output of the machine. I’m waiting to here back from them. I bought through Alibaba. Anyhow thanks again, very helpful. Regards, David
You are very welcome
Was the 300w laser any good. Mixed=dual head?? Brand?
Great Video. Thank you. I own a K40 and plan to buy a 100 watt co2 laser. Now I know what to look out for.
Glad I could help
Excellent information. Clear information on what to look for, and why. Take care. Be safe. Stay healthy
You are amazing .in my country stuff is really limited and to expensive to by. You're advise was so helpful and i learned a lot from you. Lots of love from iran
Thank you so much Roger. Wife & I see the wisdom of your words. Having said that we are in a bit of a quandary. What we don't know is how to find someone in our neck of the woods to build us one. Possibly a follow up video on what to look for in a machine builder? What would I put in my search engine? Whom would I ask besides you?
Try joining and asking in some Facebook laser groups. I’m in a few of them and I recently remember seeing a guy post photos of a huge laser he was building. He builds them and sells them but I’m not sure if he also builds the enclosures for them. I’m in a Chinese Laser group on Facebook and I think that’s where I saw his post. I don’t know where he or you are located but I think that would be a good place for you to ask around.
@@brandonn5371 Thank you. Very helpful & very kind.
So much thanks to you sir .
its one of the most helpful video I have ever seen.
You are most welcome
Very well explained and very usefull information. Thnxs for sharing.
I can't seem to find anything other than stepper motors, who sells machines with the servo motors? Thank you, you are a gem!
I recommend Thunder Laser Nova lasers
Thanks for this great video I learnt so much I didn't know before especially regarding the safety aspects. May I ask if there's a rough hourly average cost of running a machine like this to cut MDF and other similar wood?
I really appreciate you for your time. Roger I have some quotation from some company in china. I really confused that which one is bertter regarding to your video because I am buying online. Any suggition which company have good quality and fair price? again Thank you so much Roger
As someone trying to get into the laser engraving industry, thank you for taking the time to do this. My only option for setup is to use my spare bedroom in my apartment and I'm glad I watched this before doing any buying (referencing the filtration portion). So thank you on that.
Do you recommend any particular brands?
@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you very much for your reply and all the education you put on your videos.
Thank you for your informative videos! I’ve been looking at “name brand” laser engravers. Is there any advantage to buying a name brand? I mean in terms of quality? I understand you have service and support etc but is the quality the same?
Hello Louanne, hope you’re in good health?
Hi dear how are you doing?
Very informative thanks you! From the Philippines
My pleasure!
I love your filter. Wish you got more into the top(last) paper layer.
Thank you sir! I appreciate your videos. I am getting ready to purchase a 100 watt laser and this was very helpful.
Roger, thank you for so much great information! Very valuable in for my search for a machine. I saw in a comment earlier that you would not recommend the Omtech brand, that was some i was looking at. What are your thoughts on the Boss Laser machines? particularly the LS 1630 or the LS 2440? Thanks for any insight.
Bardzo ważny i pouczający film. Nie miałem pojęcia jak ważne są filtry powietrza i jak nas oszukują z laserem CO2. Mam zamiar kupić laser i teraz namieszał mi Pan w głowie. BARDZO CENNE RADY. Dziękuję za film i pozdrowienia z Polski
@Roger, great video. I'm currently looking for a fume box like you have in this video. Where was this purchased? Cheers!
I like ur attitude and thoughtfulness....safety first and your forethought about ur neighbors and our environment is something we should think of often!
Hi Roger I really appreciate your videos, where in America can we buy your type of laser ?
Hi, thunderlaserusa.com in the USA
Hello dear how are you
Agree with all the above, except for one thing. IF you are technically/mechanically inclined, you can buy an Ebay machine and upgrade it to meet everything pointed out here, and come out ahead on the money side. You HAVE to know what you are doing though because of high voltages under the hood, and the fragility of the tube itself. I noticed you didn't cover lens or mirrors, which are critical for a good tight hot beam. Poor mirrors and lens can reduce the output by up to 50%. What I found in my research before pulling the trigger is that the cabinets are pretty much the same, a few differences are the hoods, and the panel placements, but overall well constructed. Key things were pointed out such as the guides and controller. I looked at some 60 watt machines, 20x28 bed, and US upgraded machines ran ~ $6000-7000. They were true 60 watt. What I noticed is they looked identical to the ones I was looking at on Ebay. You are buying a decent chassis with rudimentary basic components, You get what you pay for.
You have to go into it knowing from the start that the tube and power supply must be upgraded, and the mirrors and lenses need to be replaced with quality ones. Mine does not have Z axis or auto-focus, but can be added later, but does have a rotary input. It came with Ruida controller, and USB inputs for PC and flash drive. I will be upgrading to a RECI 100W and power supply when the tube eventually dies, The cabinet has the panels in place to expand the tube with, and covers are easy to find or make. All in I think I will be right around $3500 when all is said and done, and I knew what I was getting into, BUT for those who don't have the technical ability to do this, Listen to what the man says, He is spot on for everything. Also If doing acrylic cuts, Keep your Honeycomb CLEAN !
So if im reading this correctly you bought a 60W machine and deciding to upgrade the tube to 100 when it stops working?....
What else do you need to upgrade when you do this? The 100 fits in the same space as a 60?
@@MountainBabyRoses More or less. The machine is designed to run up to 150 watt tubes. To accommodate the extra length a cover is needed on the right side which can be made from PVC pipe from the box store. The other thing needed is a proper power supply, which is an essential upgrade anyway since the one it comes with is barely at it's ratings.
Depending on the tube I may or may not need new tube clamps, all depends on the diameter of the tube, but it is quite easy to upgrade to a higher wattage tube if you know what to do. There are many videos out there on the subject. So far I have gotten 4 years out of my original tube, can't complain at all about that.
@@acdii is there a way to tell in the specs the highest tube it can handle?
I am in the market for a laser cutter but have no experience with one.
Ive been looking at 80W.
I am off grid and not sure how well one will run on my system. Between my husband and I we could probably figure out how to upgrade the tube (he is a contractor and if theres something he doesnt know he can learn very fast) but... He is also like a bull in a china shop. And the fragility of the tube worries me.
I have about ... $6k in my budget for a laser. But this also needs to include software, filtration, a new computer, and it would be nice to have some starting material. I already have a bunch of leather i found for a steal. In short I want to make custom model doll houses amongst other things. I have so many ideas and without a machine my mind is going crazy 😅
Well done and really useful video Roger! Could you also please make a CNC router buyer guide for 2020 ? I am being told (by the sales man), that now new drivers for steper motors make microsteps and give pretty similar results to servo motors...I am not sure this is true. Could you also please elaborate on the missing steps problem? Thank you!
Thank you so much. I feel like this was your best video to date.
Glad you think so!
Great advice Roger Thank you kindly for educating us.
You are very welcome
Hi Roger, I want to buy a 3D crystal laser engraving machine. Any recommendations of where in China would be the best place to buy one?
used to cut aluminum on a 4000k watt co2 and it was never an issue. Now Stainless steel, look out man.
21.07mins m60/m90? 600mm x 900mm? excellent informative video, thanks
Excellent practical information. Thanks for putting it out. You gotta love the Brits! ROT!! I thought you guys used Rubbish? We are not as classy here in the states...I can't type what we use ;-) Thanks again! BTW...checked out you're 3018 videos. Excellent! Subscribed.
thank you so much from Las Vegas USA
Thank you so much for this clear breakdown. Question, if you were blowing out the air to the outside, would you still recommend a filter system? Where did you get yours? Thank you!
Yes, absolutely
Did you watch the video in full? 24:43 he talks about people venting outside and it's not the right to do which means yes you need a filter. If you are going to operate a laser and cut materials that produce toxic games then it needs to be operated responsibly.
Thank you very much Sir Roger Webb for the the amazing video. Thank you\\
You are very welcome
It's great that you stress the importance of the filtration system, the off gases can be lethal to yourself and the environment! Most companies selling laser cutters breeze over just how dangerous breathing some of these off gases in can be in fear of not making the sale.
Good Afternoon Roger, Your video's are inspiring and are easy to understand. Can you supply a link as to where you purchased your 6090 laser unit.
Thanking you in advance
Greg
The company that made my machine is no longer trading.
Thanks for the informative video Roger. Could you tell me why you chose 100W? Would 60W work for most applications, or is there a specific reason I would want the 100W?
If I were to buy a laser it would definitely be a 100 watt ++++
Please see video 503 the info you need is in this video
Thanks for the tips and making these videos, very helpful. Is there any reason you aren't sharing a link to the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to accommodate customisation requests from customers ? You mention that there are some that will work with customer requests, but you didn't name them. Thanks
The manufacturer of my machine closed down over
two years ago
How much ? 220 volt ? Can it cut a 30"×40"×1/2" plywood?
Great instructional video. Thanks and God bless
"...... if your laser doesn't have a through-the-lens pointer...…… walk away."
What does that mean can you explain the difference
Hello Mate, can you give or share a link for the fume extracting systems you have.
Very useful and informative video, thanks Roger!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Roger, there are not much videos over 30minutes that I can watch but yours are absolutely educational and true. Thank you for that. I am in the process of buying a 100w laser myself and was interested if you know anything about Gweike brand and if they are good? The laser that I have quotation for has all the things that you have stated here.
STOP!
Go Thunder Lsaer, I have just orderd a new Nova 35 100 watt laser
@@rogerwebb9600 I have stopped :D. And send an inquiry to them. By the way, what controller are you using for your router? I am also looking into buying a 1325 router and many of them are recommending the DSPA11 controller/
Thank you for your useful videos.
Great videos Roger! Can you tell me what the actual dimensions of that machine is please? Also did you get the cooler, carbon filter, and hybrid servos add-ons from BoostCN as well or were they upgrades you did after? And i can't remember if you said whether the machine is 220v or 110v...
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks! I have reached out to BoostCN but I have a question for you about the cutting bed. In your opinion is the honeycomb table better than the blade table that comes with the machine? Does the honeycomb reflect a lot of the laser back to the underside of the material you are cutting? Do you have any videos about the different types of cutting tables? Thanks for all your videos. They are very helpful.
I watched your video on cutting MDF and you had a piece of steel plating on the workspace. If you buy a sheet that is just smaller than the actual workspace, does it then matter if the blades are aluminum?
Thank you Roger sharing your valuable experience.
My pleasure
I get what you mean, but I can't afford that. a series on smaller stuff which would be ok to start with.
also, where did you get your fume extractor?
Thank you!
Hello Roger, I'm in Queensland, could you tell me the make of your Laser and the company where you purchased it, I was going to get a CNC Router, but have decided on a Laser. I like your Video.
Hi, have a look at thunderlaser, as you cannot buy this machine as the maker is no longer.
Thank you for all these explanations. Please, I want to ask about the largest thickness of plywood that can be cut with this machine
Great suggestion! Video on its way tomorrow
Hi! Very informative. Please give more information on the carbon filter box. Thanks so much
If you enjoy my videos please do 4 things for me.
1. Subscribe to my channel and ring the bell. This way you will be notified when I release a new video.
2. Click on the like/thumbs up icon. That lets other people know the video may be of some interest to them.
3. Share the video on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social media you are associated with, there are so many! Or just email a link to your friends.
4. Visit my Patreon site. This helps me to continue creating video content for you to watch as well as you may be privy to behind the scenes gossip and more videos!
www.patreon.com/user?u=15079773
Can you please let me know the company you purchased this from
I love the 🦅.
Hi Roger....Great video's ... Whats the minimum laser power required to do a good engrave job on glassware. Thanks
Very good video. "Plug and play" machines from high quality professional laser brands cost around 40000 to 50000 Euro, bigger ones 100000. If you can build a start up business with 7000 USD / Euro it's great.
Yes, you are right
Hi
I ved learn alot about a laser instalation .Thank you
One question - if I get the multi stage active carbon filter and vent to the outside, is it ok to run inside the house or does gas still seep through?
You would need to vent the room aswell
7k doesn't seem bad. Roger, why would anyone pay 20k 0r 30K for an epilog laser? I love your CNC and now Laser Videos and it's clear you do your homework. Also have you done in acrylic projects and would love to see 4th axis video too.
I have, and you can, see video 234 on my channel. ;-))
Roger I am looking at buying my first laser and have the Thunder Nova 35 as my top choice any thoughts
Hi, I have a video for you
th-cam.com/video/ap1CPFFGJEY/w-d-xo.html
@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you so much for the response. Your expertise and willingness to help those of us new to this business is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for a great video :) what is the pressure of the air pump ? I just bought a very similar cutter, but want to use the buildings air compressor, mainly because the small one makes a lot of noice.
About 2 to 3 psi
@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you :)
Very interesting - nice filter!
Thank you Rodger great info. I can’t afford a custom made machine. I am just starting out. I am considering the Glowforge.
Thanks Roger, well done!
Any suggestions on a filter p, what CFM is needed for a machine your size? Who was the manufacture of the filter? Where did you get the filter? The filter space is amazing in prices from a few hundred to 10k and up and much of them look the same. How do you test the quality of your filter?
Hello sir working time automatic electricity off laser is off now open again not return same position what the setting
Cw3000 is not a refrigeration system
How do you feel about the OMTech lasers? They seem to have a good review and built decent for somebody needing a bit more speed without a big budget. Upgrading from the orion 20w desktop.
I would "NOT" buy from them!!!
@@rogerwebb9600 is there one you'd recommend?
Roger Webb why ! I'm about to buy one now , I'm will wait for your answer ... glowforge is my other option
@@greciagonzalez8729 i do not know much yet, but I have heard over and over not to buy glowforge. This was a comment 10 months ago. What did you end up doing?
Hi Roger, thank for your video, I’m about to buy a laser and have learned a lot in just 30 mins. I’m after a laser just like yours to cut up to 10mm acrylic. Where can I get a setup like yours please?