i was literally about to pull the trigger on a FSL tonight but did a few last minute google searches and it seems like it's advised to avoid them. Looking for some alternatives.
I make glass blowing tools with 3/4 round oak handles. I'm looking to engrave my logo and company name onto the handles as the primary use of the machine but also like the idea of having a 3d printer for various etsy style projects (cutting leather masks, engraving cutting boards, etching glass etc).
here were my thoughts on the FSL.
Pros:
Able to print anything. I'm a graphic designer though so converting file types probably isn't any issue for me.
Affordable - priced at $3500 (+$250 for the 45w laser and perhaps an extra lens and perhaps the rotary attachment)
USB
Seemed to have good american based support (though online reports seems to make it seem incorrect)
removable 'floor' so it could etch larger items than can fit in the machine
Cons:
poor customer service reviews
smallish (12" as the smallest edge is a tad smaller than i'd like)
would love to hear some other options in the same approximate price range.