So I heard back today from the lab members that headed over to check out the laser. It’s in pretty rough shape, and they decided it wasn’t going to be a good fit/project for the lab. FINALLY my chance has come. Then I saw the pictures that one of the members posted…
Got word today that a contingent from the lab is going to check out the laser on Tomorrow. Not sure I’ll get much sleep tonight until I hear back. I’m really hoping they take a pass, so I can have it. MUST HAVE LASER!!! 😉
Today is an exciting day, my dream of having an industrial laser cutter could be within reach!
(more…)For years I’ve been dreaming of having an industrial laser cutter. I would get envious of everyone that I came across that had one. Wasn’t sure what I would do with one if I had it, but having something that cuts with photons is just so irresistible to a geek like me. I’m one of those people that is constantly dreaming of cool things to build, only to be stopped by the thought of lacking the necessary tools or budget to make it happen. That little voice in the back of my head kept saying “If only I had a laser cutter…”
All that is about to change (hopefully). This blog is an attempt to document my challenges, successes (and I’m sure some failures), as I go through the process of refurbishing an old beat-up industrial laser.
Ouch my eye! 