New member - David Tee

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David Tee
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jan 15, 2020
Location: Oquawka Illinos
Country: United States
Nickname: Dave
Laser Machine Make or Type: Home built
Laser Power: 90W
Laser Bed Size: 24"x48"
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: n/a
Windows Version: 10

My short term objectives are to read and learn as much as I can, as I'm considering building my own machine. Nearly 8 years ago I successfully built a custom router-based CNC. I read up on the topic and learned that most people who build/buy almost immediately begin upgrading the machines, as the cheaper "introductory parts" do not perform as well as desired. My takeaway was to start with the "upgrades" rather than buy parts twice (ie NEMA 34 steppers instead if the cheaper NEMA 23's).
I'm hoping to educate myself on the pitfalls and lessons learned from the forum members experience in order to start out with a machine that both performs and is reasonably economical.
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Pete Cyr
Posts: 1964
Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2016
Location: Suffolk Virginia
Country: United States
Laser Machine Make or Type: Boss 1630
Laser Power: 100w
Laser Bed Size: 16"x30"
Home Position: TR
Control Software: RDWORKS
RDWorks Version: v8.01.18
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10
Accessories: roller rotary attachment

Welcome David. There are a few here that have built their own lasers. Best wishes on your endeavor.
viewforum.php?f=159 Take a look.
Location - VA
Equipment - Boss Laser 1630
Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
Full RDWorks Version - v8.01.18
First name - Pete
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