Hi all

[Anthony Turner]

Not much to say. I bought a Thunder Laser a couple of years ago. I like to tinker to make things but I don't have much patience. I saw an opportunity to use a laser cutter for my employer so I purchased my Nova 35 from Thunder Laser. Showed the boss what I could do. They have given me enough work to pay the machine off in 2 years, while I tinker and make the odd things for friends and family.
I have just recently run into a problem with my little air assist pump has died I think, so looking at options for improving. Maybe get a silenced air compressor. If anyone has any tips or advice it would be greatly appreciated.

[Pete Cyr]

Welcome Anthony. Recommend reviewing thh FAQ section and backing up your vendor setting if have not already.
As for an air supply -I run my laser air system from my shop air supply - a 5hp air compressor. I have a regulator on the air supply to the laser to reduce pressure as I deem approriate - typically 2 -12 psi depending on what Iam doing.

You could get and inexpensive pancake compressor and do something similar - I am not a fan of the air pumps that are typically supplied with Lasers.