Thanks for your clear and professional videos, I am interested in this machine and your videos are helpful (I have a previous CNC training). You speak clearly and allow me to understand, without the need for subtitles :). Greetings from Italy
Hi Roger, Your professionalism shines through in both clarity of speech and time taken to produce quality videos such as this. As you say " You only get what you pay for. " This detailed explanation of what not to do or buy sets a clear course of action for the novice who otherwise could be put off in the use of this technology. Thanks mate.
Thanks Roger, sharing your valuable experience. I just start make my workshop then I will make active carbon filter first. Stay safe and be healthy From Thailand !
Hey, you are more than genius. Thanks for having us with such amazing videos...Have really learnt a lot from you. God bless for showing us more about laser pros and cons. It’s Cr8tive Links from Ghana 🇬🇭
Bardzo ważny i pouczający film. Nie miałem pojęcia jak ważne są filtry powietrza i jak nas oszukują z laserem CO2. Mam zamiar kupić laser i teraz namieszał mi Pan w głowie. BARDZO CENNE RADY. Dziękuję za film i pozdrowienia z Polski
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen! I'm in the market for a laser and the information provided here will help me narrow down the best machine and safety features. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Thanks for this great video I learnt so much I didn't know before especially regarding the safety aspects. May I ask if there's a rough hourly average cost of running a machine like this to cut MDF and other similar wood?
Thanks appreciate your video. I have been talking for 2 two months now with 5 suppliers still gathering information, but your video reduce my learning curves
Roger, thank you for putting this video together. It was highly informative. I am looking to make a purchase in the next few days and am curious what is the exact make and model of the laser machine in your video?
TY Roger! I love watching your videos. You have inspired me to start my own workshop, especially w/ your CNC videos! Also, I would not have thought about cooling, carbon filter, and peak vs actual laser watts. Also, thanks for the shoutout to us In Arizona. You make the world better w/ your wisdom!
You are amazing .in my country stuff is really limited and to expensive to by. You're advise was so helpful and i learned a lot from you. Lots of love from iran
Love your work Roger, appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making a very detailed guide into what makes a good Laser setup. A gold mine for newbies looking to get into the industry.
Well done and really useful video Roger! Could you also please make a CNC router buyer guide for 2020 ? I am being told (by the sales man), that now new drivers for steper motors make microsteps and give pretty similar results to servo motors...I am not sure this is true. Could you also please elaborate on the missing steps problem? Thank you!
Roger, thank you for so much great information! Very valuable in for my search for a machine. I saw in a comment earlier that you would not recommend the Omtech brand, that was some i was looking at. What are your thoughts on the Boss Laser machines? particularly the LS 1630 or the LS 2440? Thanks for any insight.
Thank you for this video Roger. I researched and decided to "walk away" from the Omtech 100watt "peak" output and go with the Thunder Laser USA-Nova 35 true 100watt operating power co2 laser. Yes it was over $10k but I decided "you get what you pay for" 100%!!
I watched your video on cutting MDF and you had a piece of steel plating on the workspace. If you buy a sheet that is just smaller than the actual workspace, does it then matter if the blades are aluminum?
Any suggestions on a filter p, what CFM is needed for a machine your size? Who was the manufacture of the filter? Where did you get the filter? The filter space is amazing in prices from a few hundred to 10k and up and much of them look the same. How do you test the quality of your filter?
I really appreciate you for your time. Roger I have some quotation from some company in china. I really confused that which one is bertter regarding to your video because I am buying online. Any suggition which company have good quality and fair price? again Thank you so much Roger
Roger, does your laser utilize a genuine RECI power supply? I have read that it is non optimal to use a 100w laser to yield good 3D engraving results. The RECI states that their tubes can do high-frequency impulse engraving. This I imagine is dependent on the quality and capability of the power supply. Your thoughts on this matter?
26:35 this is the first time Ive seen an "active carbon filter" ... So this laser is NOT vented outside? And there is no "output" from the active carbon filter? All the bad ju-ju just gets pumped into this box and we hope it stays in there and not leak out? Does the inside filters not become "hazardous" materials then? I want to learn more about this box.
I'm just starting to look into buying a laser and your video was extremely helpful. I took good notes and will continue on my investigative path to buying a good and safe laser. Thanks.
Hi Roger, thank for your video, I’m about to buy a laser and have learned a lot in just 30 mins. I’m after a laser just like yours to cut up to 10mm acrylic. Where can I get a setup like yours please?
Excellent practical information. Thanks for putting it out. You gotta love the Brits! ROT!! I thought you guys used Rubbish? We are not as classy here in the states...I can't type what we use ;-) Thanks again! BTW...checked out you're 3018 videos. Excellent! Subscribed.
Wish I knew this 17 years ago when I purchased an Epilog 75 watt CO2 laser. I paid $32,000. I didn't know good ones could be bought at this price, back then. My finally broke down and parts are no longer available. Thanks Roger for your analysis....you have given me tools for my next purchase. I noticed your Reci Laser is China made... I hope to buy American.
To my knowledge there currently isn’t any American made laser cutters. There are ones that are assembled in the us but all of them use Chinese manufactured parts.
Great content here and I'm appreciative you took the time to make this video, but links to the exact equipment you purchased and where you purchased it from would be extremely beneficial as well. As mentioned in this video, there is tons of misleading information out there... why not help people skip the hassle of filtering through all of it and guide them directly to the proper equipment?
Thank you so much for this clear breakdown. Question, if you were blowing out the air to the outside, would you still recommend a filter system? Where did you get yours? Thank you!
Did you watch the video in full? 24:43 he talks about people venting outside and it's not the right to do which means yes you need a filter. If you are going to operate a laser and cut materials that produce toxic games then it needs to be operated responsibly.
Great videos Roger! Can you tell me what the actual dimensions of that machine is please? Also did you get the cooler, carbon filter, and hybrid servos add-ons from BoostCN as well or were they upgrades you did after? And i can't remember if you said whether the machine is 220v or 110v...
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks! I have reached out to BoostCN but I have a question for you about the cutting bed. In your opinion is the honeycomb table better than the blade table that comes with the machine? Does the honeycomb reflect a lot of the laser back to the underside of the material you are cutting? Do you have any videos about the different types of cutting tables? Thanks for all your videos. They are very helpful.
Thank you Roger, for going to the trouble of trying to help people make the right choice . Re. carbon filters, I wonder how a father would feel, when his kids have grown up and they get diagnosed with Cancer and it points back 20 years to when he was using a Laser with no filter ? Cheers from Burnie Tas .
Thank you for your informative videos! I’ve been looking at “name brand” laser engravers. Is there any advantage to buying a name brand? I mean in terms of quality? I understand you have service and support etc but is the quality the same?
Good Afternoon Roger, Your video's are inspiring and are easy to understand. Can you supply a link as to where you purchased your 6090 laser unit. Thanking you in advance Greg
Best half hour I've spent this year! Spot on, in perfect agreement with our 30year 1500-4k watt CO2 Amada operator. Many differences between the commercial and mid size you cleared up. Excellent info! Couple things I wondered, Does the Z axis head follow wavy material? Can you reduce power on sharp corners to avoid burning them off? Or in your program can you change power as you cut? Thanks and you should consider becoming a distributor...for the US too, hehehe.
Thanks for a great video :) what is the pressure of the air pump ? I just bought a very similar cutter, but want to use the buildings air compressor, mainly because the small one makes a lot of noice.
Thanks for the informative video Roger. Could you tell me why you chose 100W? Would 60W work for most applications, or is there a specific reason I would want the 100W?
Thanks for the tips and making these videos, very helpful. Is there any reason you aren't sharing a link to the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to accommodate customisation requests from customers ? You mention that there are some that will work with customer requests, but you didn't name them. Thanks
A great and invormative Video, thank you. One tip from a activated-carbon pro from Germany, the direktion of you Filter has a mistake. first the poket Filter then the "honeycomb Filter" an at last the aktivated Carbon filter. This a-coal filters only the smallest pices like odor molecules from the air. the filters are built up from coarse to fine. the a-coal filters finest toxic or smelling particle out of the air but not the dust particle. This particle crashes the expensive a-coal filter. best wishes from Germany an sorry for my english 😀
hello mr roger . i am looking to add a 1300 x 900 laser cutter to add to my sign making business. everytime i start looking for one on ebay ,i get sucked into void of lasers which look very fishy. can you please send me a link or a model that you think is trusted company. i am looking to cut 1/4 acrylic or wood only .
I love your videos they help me out a lot. I have a question I hope you could help me with. I have a small CO2 laser machine that I keep in my garage. It gets very hot in my garage. I live in South Texas. I understand I must keep my laser tube cool during use so that it does not destroy the laser tube. What happens if my laser tube reaches 98° even when it’s not in use because of the temperature in the garage would that also shorten the life of the tube. My laser is firing but it no longer cuts the same product I have been cutting for over a year. Lenses are clean my focus is dead on it just will not cut through 2 mm anymore. I am assuming my laser is weak. Do you think that having the water in my laser tube in the garage reaching almost 100° deteriorate the gas in the tube. Your input would be greatly appreciated thank you and have a blessed day
Hi, I would not run my laser over 30C (86F) I have a 3000 series cooler on my laser. Your laser tube may need replacing, I would go with a RECI W series tube which is good for 10,000 hours. See my video 220 for power testing the laser tube czcams.com/video/bF72PHb6WNM/video.html
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I'm in the process of planning a new workshop and your videos are a huge help.
Thanks for your clear and professional videos, I am interested in this machine and your videos are helpful (I have a previous CNC training). You speak clearly and allow me to understand, without the need for subtitles :).
Greetings from Italy
Hi Roger,
Your professionalism shines through in both clarity of speech and time taken to produce quality videos such as this. As you say " You only get what you pay for. " This detailed explanation of what not to do or buy sets a clear course of action for the novice
who otherwise could be put off in the use of this technology. Thanks mate.
Absolutely wonderful presentation! So much experience! Watched every minute of it. Properly thought out machine. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Roger. Looking forward to your video about the controllers.
Excellent information. Clear information on what to look for, and why. Take care. Be safe. Stay healthy
Thank you so much for explaining everything in detail!! This was a huge help!!
You're so welcome!
Very well explained and very usefull information. Thnxs for sharing.
Thanks Roger, sharing your valuable experience. I just start make my workshop then I will make active carbon filter first. Stay safe and be healthy From Thailand !
Very detailed explanation!
Roger, your videos are always so informative and you can tell you genuinely care about your viewers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are very welcome
Thank you sir! I appreciate your videos. I am getting ready to purchase a 100 watt laser and this was very helpful.
Roger...I think this is your best Video yet.
This is great information. Thank you for the effort in putting this together.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, you are more than genius. Thanks for having us with such amazing videos...Have really learnt a lot from you. God bless for showing us more about laser pros and cons. It’s Cr8tive Links from Ghana 🇬🇭
It's my pleasure
Very informative video I got the basic idea about what to look in machine before make purchase.
Bardzo ważny i pouczający film. Nie miałem pojęcia jak ważne są filtry powietrza i jak nas oszukują z laserem CO2. Mam zamiar kupić laser i teraz namieszał mi Pan w głowie. BARDZO CENNE RADY. Dziękuję za film i pozdrowienia z Polski
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen! I'm in the market for a laser and the information provided here will help me narrow down the best machine and safety features. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this great video I learnt so much I didn't know before especially regarding the safety aspects. May I ask if there's a rough hourly average cost of running a machine like this to cut MDF and other similar wood?
Thanks appreciate your video. I have been talking for 2 two months now with 5 suppliers still gathering information, but your video reduce my learning curves
Glad it was helpful!
Roger, thank you for putting this video together. It was highly informative. I am looking to make a purchase in the next few days and am curious what is the exact make and model of the laser machine in your video?
Thank you for your useful videos.
TY Roger! I love watching your videos. You have inspired me to start my own workshop, especially w/ your CNC videos! Also, I would not have thought about cooling, carbon filter, and peak vs actual laser watts. Also, thanks for the shoutout to us In Arizona. You make the world better w/ your wisdom!
That is awesome!
So much thanks to you sir .
its one of the most helpful video I have ever seen.
You are most welcome
Thank you so much. I feel like this was your best video to date.
Glad you think so!
Great instructional video. Thanks and God bless
Thanks Roger, well done!
thank you so much from Las Vegas USA
You are amazing .in my country stuff is really limited and to expensive to by. You're advise was so helpful and i learned a lot from you. Lots of love from iran
Love your work Roger, appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making a very detailed guide into what makes a good Laser setup. A gold mine for newbies looking to get into the industry.
Much appreciated
Well done and really useful video Roger! Could you also please make a CNC router buyer guide for 2020 ? I am being told (by the sales man), that now new drivers for steper motors make microsteps and give pretty similar results to servo motors...I am not sure this is true. Could you also please elaborate on the missing steps problem? Thank you!
I ved learn alot about a laser instalation .Thank you
@Roger, great video. I'm currently looking for a fume box like you have in this video. Where was this purchased? Cheers!
Thank you Roger sharing your valuable experience.
My pleasure
Roger, thank you for so much great information! Very valuable in for my search for a machine. I saw in a comment earlier that you would not recommend the Omtech brand, that was some i was looking at. What are your thoughts on the Boss Laser machines? particularly the LS 1630 or the LS 2440? Thanks for any insight.
Very useful and informative video, thanks Roger!
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice Roger Thank you kindly for educating us.
You are very welcome
Thank you for this video Roger.
I researched and decided to "walk away" from the Omtech 100watt "peak" output and go with the Thunder Laser USA-Nova 35 true 100watt operating power co2 laser. Yes it was over $10k but I decided "you get what you pay for" 100%!!
I watched your video on cutting MDF and you had a piece of steel plating on the workspace. If you buy a sheet that is just smaller than the actual workspace, does it then matter if the blades are aluminum?
Great Video. Thank you. I own a K40 and plan to buy a 100 watt co2 laser. Now I know what to look out for.
Glad I could help
I love your filter. Wish you got more into the top(last) paper layer.
Any suggestions on a filter p, what CFM is needed for a machine your size? Who was the manufacture of the filter? Where did you get the filter? The filter space is amazing in prices from a few hundred to 10k and up and much of them look the same. How do you test the quality of your filter?
Very informative thanks you! From the Philippines
My pleasure!
Thank you very much Sir Roger Webb for the the amazing video. Thank you\\
You are very welcome
21.07mins m60/m90? 600mm x 900mm? excellent informative video, thanks
Hi Roger....Great video's ... Whats the minimum laser power required to do a good engrave job on glassware. Thanks
Anyone know what those filter flap bags are called (the ones at the base of the carbon filter)? Just wondering where to buy some.
I really appreciate you for your time. Roger I have some quotation from some company in china. I really confused that which one is bertter regarding to your video because I am buying online. Any suggition which company have good quality and fair price? again Thank you so much Roger
Hi Roger. Great videos. Listen, I really like that laser cutter that you have. If I wanted to purchase that same machine, what is the brand and model.
Good morning, what is the thickness of acrylic that you can cut in your machine?
Roger, does your laser utilize a genuine RECI power supply? I have read that it is non optimal to use a 100w laser to yield good 3D engraving results. The RECI states that their tubes can do high-frequency impulse engraving. This I imagine is dependent on the quality and capability of the power supply. Your thoughts on this matter?
Hello Mate, can you give or share a link for the fume extracting systems you have.
Thank you for all these explanations. Please, I want to ask about the largest thickness of plywood that can be cut with this machine
Great suggestion! Video on its way tomorrow
26:35 this is the first time Ive seen an "active carbon filter" ... So this laser is NOT vented outside? And there is no "output" from the active carbon filter? All the bad ju-ju just gets pumped into this box and we hope it stays in there and not leak out? Does the inside filters not become "hazardous" materials then?
I want to learn more about this box.
I'm just starting to look into buying a laser and your video was extremely helpful. I took good notes and will continue on my investigative path to buying a good and safe laser. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, good information !
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Roger, thank for your video, I’m about to buy a laser and have learned a lot in just 30 mins. I’m after a laser just like yours to cut up to 10mm acrylic. Where can I get a setup like yours please?
Hi! Very informative. Please give more information on the carbon filter box. Thanks so much
Hello sir working time automatic electricity off laser is off now open again not return same position what the setting
What is the make and model of your fume extractor for your laser and where did you buy it?
Excellent practical information. Thanks for putting it out. You gotta love the Brits! ROT!! I thought you guys used Rubbish? We are not as classy here in the states...I can't type what we use ;-) Thanks again! BTW...checked out you're 3018 videos. Excellent! Subscribed.
Wish I knew this 17 years ago when I purchased an Epilog 75 watt CO2 laser. I paid $32,000. I didn't know good ones could be bought at this price, back then. My finally broke down and parts are no longer available. Thanks Roger for your analysis....you have given me tools for my next purchase. I noticed your Reci Laser is China made... I hope to buy American.
Glad to help
To my knowledge there currently isn’t any American made laser cutters. There are ones that are assembled in the us but all of them use Chinese manufactured parts.
@@A2ZGeek Yes, you are probably right...Thanks!
Great presentation thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Roger, I want to buy a 3D crystal laser engraving machine. Any recommendations of where in China would be the best place to buy one?
How much ? 220 volt ? Can it cut a 30"×40"×1/2" plywood?
Gracias señor, invaluable la información que comparte.
So is the most important thing to look for is accurate wattage of the laser tube?
How does the exhaust from laser cutting wood compare to the smoke from a chimney? Is the exhaust form the laser worse somehow?
Great content here and I'm appreciative you took the time to make this video, but links to the exact equipment you purchased and where you purchased it from would be extremely beneficial as well. As mentioned in this video, there is tons of misleading information out there... why not help people skip the hassle of filtering through all of it and guide them directly to the proper equipment?
Thank you so much for this clear breakdown. Question, if you were blowing out the air to the outside, would you still recommend a filter system? Where did you get yours? Thank you!
Yes, absolutely
Did you watch the video in full? 24:43 he talks about people venting outside and it's not the right to do which means yes you need a filter. If you are going to operate a laser and cut materials that produce toxic games then it needs to be operated responsibly.
Great videos Roger! Can you tell me what the actual dimensions of that machine is please? Also did you get the cooler, carbon filter, and hybrid servos add-ons from BoostCN as well or were they upgrades you did after? And i can't remember if you said whether the machine is 220v or 110v...
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks! I have reached out to BoostCN but I have a question for you about the cutting bed. In your opinion is the honeycomb table better than the blade table that comes with the machine? Does the honeycomb reflect a lot of the laser back to the underside of the material you are cutting? Do you have any videos about the different types of cutting tables? Thanks for all your videos. They are very helpful.
Thank you Roger, for going to the trouble of trying to help people make the right choice . Re. carbon filters, I wonder how a father would feel, when his kids have grown up and they get diagnosed with Cancer and it points back 20 years to when he was using a Laser with no filter ? Cheers from Burnie Tas .
also, where did you get your fume extractor?
Thank you!
Thank you, where can I have a machine set up like yours put together?
Very interesting - nice filter!
Wahoo Than you vary much sir
Thank you!!!!
You're welcome!
You're awesome. Great video.
I appreciate that!
Thank you for your informative videos! I’ve been looking at “name brand” laser engravers. Is there any advantage to buying a name brand? I mean in terms of quality? I understand you have service and support etc but is the quality the same?
Hello Louanne, hope you’re in good health?
Hi dear how are you doing?
Good day Roger . PLEASE can you help me with Mach3 setup i cant get it to run
Good Afternoon Roger, Your video's are inspiring and are easy to understand. Can you supply a link as to where you purchased your 6090 laser unit.
Thanking you in advance
Greg
The company that made my machine is no longer trading.
Very helpful, thank you! I'm planning to build one myself with a budget of E2500,-
Will post on YT.
Sounds great!
Best half hour I've spent this year! Spot on, in perfect agreement with our 30year 1500-4k watt CO2 Amada operator. Many differences between the commercial and mid size you cleared up. Excellent info!
Couple things I wondered, Does the Z axis head follow wavy material? Can you reduce power on sharp corners to avoid burning them off? Or in your program can you change power as you cut?
Thanks and you should consider becoming a distributor...for the US too, hehehe.
HI, NO, YES and NO ;-))
Thanks for a great video :) what is the pressure of the air pump ? I just bought a very similar cutter, but want to use the buildings air compressor, mainly because the small one makes a lot of noice.
About 2 to 3 psi
@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you :)
Thanks for the informative video Roger. Could you tell me why you chose 100W? Would 60W work for most applications, or is there a specific reason I would want the 100W?
If I were to buy a laser it would definitely be a 100 watt ++++
Please see video 503 the info you need is in this video
Thank you Rodger great info. I can’t afford a custom made machine. I am just starting out. I am considering the Glowforge.
Thanks for the tips and making these videos, very helpful. Is there any reason you aren't sharing a link to the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to accommodate customisation requests from customers ? You mention that there are some that will work with customer requests, but you didn't name them. Thanks
The manufacturer of my machine closed down over
two years ago
how and where i can get leaser like yours
A great and invormative Video, thank you. One tip from a activated-carbon pro from Germany, the direktion of you Filter has a mistake. first the poket Filter then the "honeycomb Filter" an at last the aktivated Carbon filter. This a-coal filters only the smallest pices like odor molecules from the air. the filters are built up from coarse to fine. the a-coal filters finest toxic or smelling particle out of the air but not the dust particle. This particle crashes the expensive a-coal filter. best wishes from Germany an sorry for my english 😀
I'm having a hard time finding companies that will custom make lasers. Roger do you have any leads?
Can you cut thin metal with this. Say 1mm sterling silver sheet
SPOT ON. TIME WELL SPENT WATCHING.......................................
Hi Roger, can you tell me the make and model you are using.
hello mr roger . i am looking to add a 1300 x 900 laser cutter to add to my sign making business. everytime i start looking for one on ebay ,i get sucked into void of lasers which look very fishy. can you please send me a link or a model that you think is trusted company.
i am looking to cut 1/4 acrylic or wood only .
thanks for important informations 👍
Most welcome
I love your videos they help me out a lot. I have a question I hope you could help me with. I have a small CO2 laser machine that I keep in my garage. It gets very hot in my garage. I live in South Texas. I understand I must keep my laser tube cool during use so that it does not destroy the laser tube. What happens if my laser tube reaches 98° even when it’s not in use because of the temperature in the garage would that also shorten the life of the tube. My laser is firing but it no longer cuts the same product I have been cutting for over a year. Lenses are clean my focus is dead on it just will not cut through 2 mm anymore. I am assuming my laser is weak. Do you think that having the water in my laser tube in the garage reaching almost 100° deteriorate the gas in the tube. Your input would be greatly appreciated thank you and have a blessed day
Hi, I would not run my laser over 30C (86F) I have a 3000 series cooler on my laser. Your laser tube may need replacing, I would go with a RECI W series tube which is good for 10,000 hours.
See my video 220 for power testing the laser tube czcams.com/video/bF72PHb6WNM/video.html
Roger Webb I was asking if you thought my laser tube could be damaged by high temps just setting in the garage when not in use
Very informative! Exactly what I needed to hear before jumping on the laser band wagon.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video mate, this helped me a lot. It's shocking people don't care about the toxic fumes
Glad it helped
can you provide a link for the active carbon filter that you use?
One question - if I get the multi stage active carbon filter and vent to the outside, is it ok to run inside the house or does gas still seep through?
You would need to vent the room aswell