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Does a $200 Laser Engraver Make Sense in Your Shop?

December 7, 2019

Lasers are one my favorite tools in the shop. Gearbest sent a sub $200 machine and we get into if this could be a good addition for woodworking.

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Timestamps:

  • 00:01:12 - Overall Thoughts
  • 00:02:33 - Assembly
  • 00:04:36 - Build Volum
  • 00:05:15 - Build Quality
  • 00:05:46 - 15W Laser
  • 00:06:24 - Software
  • 00:07:28 - Pros
  • 00:08:41 - Cons
  • 00:10:54 - Engrave on Curved Surfaces?
  • 00:11:22 - What can it cut?
  • 00:14:11 - How small can it engrave?
  • 00:15:40 - Make or Break Ranking

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