[Note: Most of the CO2 laser discussions on the forum are 3-4 years old (unless my search was poor) I thought there might be some updated info among members] Those who have a CO2 Laser cutting machines - which brand models did you buy and would you buy again?

I have an Epilog and yes I would purchase from them again.

@RussellCrawford Which of the Epilog units did you buy and what was the price est?

The Epilog Legend 120 Watt, 36" X 24". It was around $34,000.

I have access to the makerspace’s Universal lasers. They are 60 watt units that can cut 18 by 32. They too are in the $30K range. They work really well though. If you are looking in the cheaper range though, the glowforge units work reasonably well. Some of the Full Spectrum lasers are competit…

I have a Glowforge and couldn’t be happier. Very user friendly once you understand the working area, and how to create designs that work with it. It’s very particular on how it works with SVG files.Raster graphics aren’t an issue, Camera placement helps with putting your design where you want. Get…

@RussellCrawford I was looking at the Legend series, Mini 18, Mini 24, and Helix Laser Machines. Which of the series did you get? Perhaps it was an older model, I’m not seeing a 36" x 24" 120W unit. $30k hmm that makes the Glowforge look like a nice starter unit. I like the Epilog’s but not sure I …

It’s an older model, got it in 2012 [1A4C3F82-9F74-4AB8-AFFC-C13F2B5515CE]

Have you made your purchase yet? I’ve spent a couple months researching, comparing models of the home hobby lasers (table top, 45W or less) and have decided on the FSLaser MUSE Core. I am upgrading from a very light duty laser, the Emblaser Core, a DIY Kit, by Darkly Labs, which retailed at $799 at…

I’ve picked up the JTech package to start. Still looking at larger and more powerful laser units. The Muse looks interesting. Question: Did you look at the Grizzly units at all? Please post about the Muse unit. Really like to know how it is working for you.

I have HS-CL30 30W CO2 Laser Marking from HeatSign with a laser spot of 0.07mm.Very high speed marking and engraving,it can work 24 hours non stop,i have it almost 15 months and no maintenance at all till now. Some other specifications: Power output of 30W Marking Area: 110mm x 110mm (additional op…

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It’s an older model, got it in 2012