a laser cutter is not something to try and build without some reasonable experience with all-things lasers and motion and\or a huge budget.. I would think it would cost 15k, at least, to build anything close to usefull.. And that includes a great deal on a laser head..
I think you mean how much would it cost to get parts made? like.. 'How much would different quantity of... deorative round steel lamp (laser cut steel with flourescent tube inside) or whatever...
Clarify.
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