Converting your 3D printer into a laser cutter

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Converting your 3D printer into a laser cutter

Post by ge_rik » Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:04 am

Has anyone tried this?
https://all3dp.com/4/how-to-convert-you ... -engraver/

It's an intriguing idea.

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Re: Converting your 3D printer into a laser cutter

Post by Jimmyb » Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:39 am

Rik, it does look a good way to make the most of your 3D printer, and really become a cost effective tool. The results will be interesting.

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Re: Converting your 3D printer into a laser cutter

Post by philipy » Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:54 am

ge_rik wrote: Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:04 am Has anyone tried this?
https://all3dp.com/4/how-to-convert-you ... -engraver/

It's an intriguing idea.

Rik
It certainly is intriguing as you say. Not cheap of course and much as I'd love to be able to play with one, I can't see me splashing out 400quid plus, atm!
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