How Much is That Laser Etcher in the Window?
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Apr 032008
NYCResistor wants to buy a Laser Etching Machine. We’re trying to figure out financially how we’d pay for it, and here’s the questions: If we get one, what would you use it for? Maybe you’d want to laser etch your iPhone, or a PCB, or maybe even your thumbs? Let us know in the comments.
Also, any suggestions of places in the the Tri-State area that we could get a decent etcher (used, discounted, leased etc.) please let us know.
How cool would be to say ‘Fire the Las-or!’
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Why not get a list (maybe on the Wiki) where people can place a pre-order to get something etched and then you guys setup a basic fee (s,m,l) for them. And when you get a reasonable amount of orders, buy it!
The Zing model is about $8000.
ask $100 per. get 80 people. 100×80= LAZERZ!1!1
The question isn’t how much do people want to etch (Because we do!), it’s how easy/cheap the threshold of entry is.
Checkout this episode from the Revision3 Gazette
http://revision3.com/rev3gazette/versalaser/
O and i’m trying to buy one to 😉
I would use it to pop popcorn.
I’d strap it to the head of a shark. And then “etch” any secret agents I caught infiltrating my evil lair.
My Sony eBook reader has a huge, boringly plain back plate that could certainly use some improvement… as could some USB drives I can never tell apart without stickers.
I would use it to make bad-ass business cards. You owe me if you do this!
@Dan … just like Kevin 😉
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ranh/106709219/
Keep in mind that not only do you need a laser, you need the space, ventilation and a vacuum system to go with it. A friend of mine has one that he original bought to self-publish a book — all told he spent over $15,000 on it. He also said it’s hard to maintain and even with the vacuum and ventilation he needs to wear a mask while do production runs.
I’m not sure what I’d etch but I’m positive it would involve my scooter.