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Hey guys, just to update you, the BELTS WORKED and this machine was great! I only needed 6" of travel and not the monster 20" but whatever! This machine ran over 2000 parts on 1/2 plywood and was the...

That Glowforge didnt make sense from the beginning. Lot of people bought into though. I've got two thunder lasers that have paid themselves numerous times while people are still on the waiting list...

That's Junk, plan on spending a couple thousand at least. Would say 3-6k depending what you want.

I've got TWO Thunder Lasers and have 1500 hours combined with them, zero, 0, zip, nada, issues with them. I'll spend a bit more a reputable import machine to have the confidence it's going to work...

Hey all!

1/8/2017
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I like starting these threads as they're what I look into when buying a new machine. The machine we just put a 50% deposit on is a Shopsabre pro 408...

Hi!

I'll do some quick input!

Own a Mar90 and mini60 (need one asap and air freight for a large job).

BOTH of these are AWESOME! Never missed a beat and customer service is wonderful. Epilog...

Thanks Gerry,

We have a techno lc4896 thats pretty rigid, really happy with it. Cut 6-8 or so 1/2" 4x8 sheets of birch all day with two passes, 1/8" downcut, then 1/8" upcut. Do a 0.20" deep cut...

Hey Steve/Anyone, any more luck on this bit? I've gone through a couple of them and just dont seem to last on 1/4" wood. Curious what other people are using for setting on 1/4". We have a small wood...

Hey All,

I just want to publicly thank Thunder Laser for packaging me a second flawless machine so quickly. I currently have a Mar90, 80watt that has paid for it self countless times. We came out...

Thunder laser, have two run them hard been perfect. I ordered a mini60, had it to my door in two weeks, 1 hr to setup.

Great great machines for low costs.

Also, fsl sucks. I stopped at there...

yes, a lot cheaper. You can't air any of the larger machines only the min60. You also have the option to boat the mini60. Its just how fast do you want it. You have extra fees with boating, I'm...

You will love it! Just ordered my second Thunder Laser myself, the mini60. (have a mars90 now). Thunder laser gets you the same quality as an epilog for a fraction of the price. If you run production...

I think it sits at the china shipping facility for a while before going anywhere. Hopefully it's simple as they dont have any info either :)

Keith,

I know you watched my review of my mars90 from thunder laser, now it's my turn to watch yours :) Really curious for your review on this large machine compared to your domestic machines. I'm...

Peter, can you stop spamming every thread? Your voice has been heard, buy a USA machine next time for 5x the cost.

I have a 60 gallon twin 220 volt air compressor and it's been great, search on craigslist if you decide to upgrade in the future.

For the speed when moving the head manually, you don't need any...

Gozzie,

Looks good! I found the air compressor that came with the machine drew too many amps for the 10 amp fuse on the machine and kept blowing fuses. It's a pretty small compressor too, not to...

Keith,

Machine has been great for the cost and performs way better than I thought it would. Never used an epilog but I dont know how it can perform better than this. For example I never opened up...

Following this ;)

Hi Biomed,

Just wanted to track your progress on this.

I'll be curious what the import fees will be and time in transit for DHL. Think the mini 60 is next on our list in a month or so. About...

Thank Eric,

I got the LC from the original owner who got in 04 i think. He must of researched these hard cause he even went overseas to check them out before purchasing. Ran it for a few years in...

Hey guys, just saying hi, found this low hour LC 4896 with tool changer. Picked up last weekend for what seemed like a good deal and had it running parts in a few hours after getting it home. So far...

Quick Overview:

Latest Update: 3/12/2015: Got the laser cutter in and unboxed!! We ending up getting a shop space (1500 sqft) due to demand and grown of our business. Will advise in about a month...

Have you guys heard anything on your orders?

Subscribing to this. I've been in talks with them about ordering a 1325 dual spindle. With the chinese new year and the big show they did it doesn't surprise me they have a back log.

Brian,

I've got a Mars90 that I pick up at my local warehouse next week. I had around $700 in duty and misc fees with the freight company. This came out to be 12% of the machine price.

Toss that crappy driver. Since they stall same time the steppers aren't your main issue.

http://www.geckodrive.com/geckodrive-step-motor-drives/g540.html

I agree 100% with the g540. It will save you headache, time and money in the long run. I run a 200 lbs gantry with mine 40 hrs a week (single nema 34 to boot on x), NO heatsink but do have a simple...

Thanks ger21. I was hoping for some 'creative ways'. This will potentially will be going into a residential for a while before our shop is ready.

Hey Guys, about to put a down payment on a 1325 dual head router.

What's the best way to move these heavy routers?

Thanks!