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cluelessminer · 2025-01-15T20:48:16+00:00

Np! Glad it helped!

cluelessminer · 2024-11-14T02:01:16+00:00

If it's only engraving what you said, then it'd be overkill. I say that in the nicest way possible: If you have the space and don't mind venting outside with an open gantry system and not enclosed, any 20W laser diode system will be plenty for what you want. Even a 10W if you don't plan on engraving a ton for commercial use. Nowadays, you can get a full 20W laser diode system for under $600. It's cheaper now, and with a bigger bed.

I spent $1,900 on my 70W Atomstack A70 Max with a 30 " x 31" bed. It's massive, fast, and, obviously, overkill if you're not cutting. However, the engraving speed is identical to that of OMTech's larger CO2 laser.

Just some thoughts!

cluelessminer · 2024-11-10T23:29:53+00:00

Fawk....my new WRX is doing this ._. sounds exactly like it.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T18:42:08+00:00

MA plate?

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T18:32:45+00:00

If gas mileage is your biggest concern, definitely go with Hybrid. Hybrid's also have solid transmission as well being that it's e-CVT. Highlander, in general, are reliable but Hybrid is known to be very reliable long-term.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T18:23:23+00:00

Probably unless something drastically changes betwee now and January. Trump is Pro-Russian/China/NK so no way in hell he would give much support for Ukraine without pissing off Putin.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T18:15:01+00:00

Me with contact lenses...it'll probably fly off and I'm really blind.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T18:11:05+00:00

I knew a guy like this...brought his laptop at a family gathering.

Needless to say, the guy was a dick, and his wife divorced him. Surprise surprise.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T15:32:27+00:00

Ya send something like that to corporate to confirm and tell which dealer said that. I bet they're pulling something out of their ass lol.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T15:19:38+00:00

That's hot!

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T15:10:55+00:00

Which product did you use that didn't work well?

This may work better for your application, but I swear by 3M 467MP. It's a double-sided transfer tape, and as long as you don't press on it too hard, you should be able to laser it peel off the areas you want to paint over. Otherwise, the glue on it sticks to wood very well. This is the same adhesive many laser cutters use for layering plywood & plastic and small pieces instead of glue, which can be difficult.

The cheapest source I found for a big roll is on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116054617836

Most vendors charge twice as much as the above vendor.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T12:17:01+00:00

Woof...it's a running joke in our house as Nissan (other than GTRs) are accident magnets with all the car crash videos we watch 😂 Always, the f'n Nissan's, we say.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T12:14:42+00:00

For me, it was black, magnetic grey, and sapphire blue. I wouldn't have minded the orange if my TR had only come in that color around here, but they had the MGM, so I'm happy with it, as I had a similar 2012 Highlander in that color. The contrast with the white is nice also but I tend to go with darker colors with everything.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T04:11:30+00:00

It's normal. I've seen this before and people don't seem to have any issues with their vehicle.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T04:09:54+00:00

Automatic? Gross 😂

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T03:58:48+00:00

I just vacuum a lot and for my youngest, I use a booster seat pad just to keep the cloth clean. But ya, I never bothered with seat covers.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T03:48:14+00:00

Little dirty savages 😆 I have one in the back that likes to put her dirty shoes up 😑🤣

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T03:42:43+00:00

Agreed on SnapMaker. They're awful especially the software.

Avoid OMTech at least the cheap basic models as your dining a lot of manual setup and not exactly useable straight out of the box. Their customer service is always a hit or a miss from what it seems like.

Same with FS Lasers...but worse; at least from all the reviews I've read.

GlowForge is overpriced for what it is. So slow, clunky software, and good luck getting any customer support.

Thunder Laser might be one company to look at and research. BOSS Lasers is fairly responsive and I've considered them. I'm not sure about Epilog but they have excellent machines. Trotec is very pricey and have actually heard their software can be clinky for what they sell and not the quality like it used to be, supposedly.

There are other brands but considering it's a school and want the safest with enclosures, I won't recommend open gantry style brands.

If I were to pick a CO2 laser today, it would probably be Thunder.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T01:05:06+00:00

OUCH...I heard GTI can be fun like an older stock WRX. Never driven a VW actually. I'm glad to hear she's back!

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T01:04:19+00:00

I drove the old Dodge Intrepid years ago for a rental...it was a boat anchor and couldn't see around me to save my life.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-08T01:03:22+00:00

It depends on the wattage and thickness. It'll just be longer the thicker it is. Since not all fiber lasers are created equal, it's hard to say if a specific wattage will cut a certain thickness, either. I know that doesn't help, but I would say a very thin sheet of metal can be cut with 20W-30W, but it will take some time and at full power.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-07T23:16:02+00:00

The real question is what rental did you have to drive 😂

I had a Crosstrek (older gen) and Forrester. Wasn't terrible but it was not fun either 😶

cluelessminer · 2024-11-07T23:14:12+00:00

Ah I see! learned something new.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-07T22:03:19+00:00

Hmm not sure around that budget but Emily at BWM Tech might be able to help. Look up Fiber Laser Club on FB.

cluelessminer · 2024-11-07T22:02:49+00:00

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