<div dir="ltr">There are many pay services in Ottawa. Just need to dig for them. Many sign companies will cut on their lasers. I own a Full Spectrum 5th Gen. I imported it myself through Ogdensburg when the dollar was much better. In total at the time after shipping, upgrades and exchange I think I paid around $4,500. I love the controller software, it is amazingly simple. I have the 45 watt tube which can be a bit week for some things but overall it is pretty decent. It is water cooled which is a bit of a pain and a bit of a worry but I can overcome that given the price point.<div><br></div><div>There is a lot to be said about pressing print, turning your chair and whipping out a new idea or design.</div><div><br></div><div>There is also a few CNC machines around town, like Darcy's community machine project which can do most things I use my laser for which is something to keep in mind. Depending on what you are looking to cut you may want to talk to him about the possibility of contirbuting to his project which is located at MakerSpace North right now.</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Jason Cobill <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jason.cobill@gmail.com" target="_blank">jason.cobill@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><br></div> The Imagine Space laser cutter is booked nearly 3 months in advance sometimes - it's amazingly popular. I'm in there often and it's ALWAYS running.<br></div> I don't know how to make it more fair - maybe book a "happy hour" where people can scramble to get quick jobs done in off-peak times?<br></div> I think this speaks highly about the Epilog cutter - it's a great tool and it's easy to use (and robust enough to stand up to 24/7 nonstop cutting).<br><div><div><br></div><div> The uOttawa Maker Space had an Epilog delivered right before they closed for the summer - when they open again in a week or so I hope that takes some of the overflow from the other laser cutters in town. :)<br><br></div><div> I'm surprised that with all of this demand nobody's taken the bull by the horns and set up a for-pay cutting service in Ottawa.<br> Even at just a couple of bucks an hour, an entrepreneur could be swimming in wedding invitations, ukuleles, and wooden gear requests.<br></div><div> I guess you'd be competing with online services, but the turnaround time could be much faster than waiting for a shipment from China.<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br></font></span></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><div><br></div><div> -Jason Cobill<br></div><div><br><br></div></font></span></div></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Andrew Szeto <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:andrew.szeto@outlook.com" target="_blank">andrew.szeto@outlook.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div><div dir="ltr">Also on another note, how crazy busy is the library these days? I try and look for bookings and it just seems booked solid...<br><br> <br><br><br><div><hr>From: <a href="mailto:andrew.szeto@outlook.com" target="_blank">andrew.szeto@outlook.com</a><br>To: <a href="mailto:steve@envirolaser.com" target="_blank">steve@envirolaser.com</a>; <a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">lab@artengine.ca</a><br>Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:44:00 +0000<div><div><br>Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters<br><br>
<div dir="ltr">Wicked! Thanks a ton for all the feedback guys and sorry for the late response (was out in bear country all weekend)! with projects on the go, $12k is out of my budget these days unfortunately :( . Any timeframe on a reply from epilog? Also willing to pitch on the fix when it's determined!<div><br></div><div>Cheers!<br>A<br><div><br> <br><br><br><div><hr>From: <a href="mailto:steve@envirolaser.com" target="_blank">steve@envirolaser.com</a><br>To: <a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">lab@artengine.ca</a><br>Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:30:15 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters<br><br>
<div dir="ltr">
<div style="FONT-SIZE:12pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri';COLOR:#000000">
<div>As the Ottawa rep for Full Spectrum Laser & Epilog, I’d say that each
company has their pros and cons when it comes to their equipment.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>If you are looking for low cost and excellent cutting capabilities, the
Full Spectrum Laser Hobby and entry level Pro series products are an excellent
value. If you are looking for the highest quality engraving capabilities
and “extras” as standard equipment, then the Epilog tends to have an
advantage. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Of course, the exchange rate will cause an increase in price for both
manufacturers. However, Full Spectrum Laser’s equipment is still
relatively inexpensive. For instance, a H series 20” x 12” with all the
upgrades (90 watt, extra lens, extra warranty, etc) is still only around $12,000
+ HST.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>As to troubleshooting the Zing 24, I did a full cleaning and mechanical
check of the device earlier this summer. I am still waiting for a reply
from Epilog, but it appears that the problem could be either with the sensor
board, a cable from the sensor board or the main control board.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Stephen Burke</div>
<div> </div>
<div> </div>
<div style="FONT-SIZE:small;TEXT-DECORATION:none;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri";FONT-WEIGHT:normal;COLOR:#000000;FONT-STYLE:normal;DISPLAY:inline">
<div style="FONT:10pt tahoma">
<div> </div>
<div style="BACKGROUND:#f5f5f5">
<div><b>From:</b> <a title="henri.kuschkowitz@gmail.com" href="mailto:henri.kuschkowitz@gmail.com" target="_blank">Henri Kuschkowitz</a> </div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 28, 2015 11:55 AM</div>
<div><b>To:</b> <a title="darcy@inventorartist.com" href="mailto:darcy@inventorartist.com" target="_blank">Darcy Whyte</a> ; <a title="andrew.szeto@outlook.com" href="mailto:andrew.szeto@outlook.com" target="_blank">Andrew
Szeto</a> </div>
<div><b>Cc:</b> <a title="lab@artengine.ca" href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">lab@artengine.ca</a> </div>
<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters</div></div></div>
<div> </div></div>
<div style="FONT-SIZE:small;TEXT-DECORATION:none;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri";FONT-WEIGHT:normal;COLOR:#000000;FONT-STYLE:normal;DISPLAY:inline">
<div>Ditto what Darcy said.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>I used the laser 2-3 weeks ago and the focus was fine. Just the whole
coordinated issue was still there.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Do we have a reference for all the troubleshooting that has been done up
tot this point somewhere? Mind you, I am aware of the wiki page with the
temerity solution.</div>
<div> </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Cheers,<br>
<div>Henri Kuschkowitz</div>
<div> </div></div><br><br><br>
<div>On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 7:58 AM -0700, "Darcy Whyte"
<span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:darcy@inventorartist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorartist.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote style="PADDING-LEFT:1ex;MARGIN:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;BORDER-LEFT:#ccc 1px solid">
<div>
<div dir="ltr">Don't disassemble... there are a lot of problems because of
people taking it apart...</div>
<div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div>
<div dir="ltr">
<div> </div>
<div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div>--</div>
<div>Darcy Whyte</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Art+ <a href="http://inventorartist.com/" target="_blank">inventorArtist.com</a> | Aviation <a href="http://rubber-power.com/" target="_blank">rubber-power.com</a></div>
<div>Contact: <a href="mailto:darcy@inventorArtist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorArtist.com</a> | <a href="tel:613-563-3634" value="+16135633634" target="_blank">613-563-3634</a> by appointment (no
text)</div></div></div>
<div> </div></div></div></div>
<div> </div>
<div>On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:55 AM, Andrew Szeto <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:andrew.szeto@outlook.com" target="_blank">andrew.szeto@outlook.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote style="PADDING-LEFT:1ex;MARGIN:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;BORDER-LEFT:#ccc 1px solid">
<div>
<div dir="ltr">I usually try and clean the optics as best as possible with the
q-tips and solution, but that may just be the tip of the issue i'm guessing.
should we be trying to take the lenses apart?<br><br> <br><br><br>
<div>
<hr>
From: <a href="mailto:darcy@inventorartist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorartist.com</a><br>Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015
10:48:59 -0400<span><br>Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser cutters<br></span>To:
<a href="mailto:andrew.szeto@outlook.com" target="_blank">andrew.szeto@outlook.com</a><br>CC: <a href="mailto:tom.i.burns@gmail.com" target="_blank">tom.i.burns@gmail.com</a>;
<a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">lab@artengine.ca</a>
<div>
<div><br><br>
<div dir="ltr">Are the optics clean? Are the optics undamaged?
<div> </div>
<div> </div></div>
<div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div>
<div dir="ltr">
<div> </div>
<div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div>--</div>
<div>Darcy Whyte</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Art+ <a href="http://inventorartist.com/" target="_blank">inventorArtist.com</a> | Aviation <a href="http://rubber-power.com/" target="_blank">rubber-power.com</a></div>
<div>Contact: <a href="mailto:darcy@inventorArtist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorArtist.com</a> | <a>613-563-3634</a> by appointment (no
text)</div></div></div>
<div> </div></div></div></div>
<div> </div>
<div>On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 10:31 AM, Andrew Szeto <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:andrew.szeto@outlook.com" target="_blank">andrew.szeto@outlook.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote style="PADDING-LEFT:1ex;BORDER-LEFT:#ccc 1px solid">
<div>
<div dir="ltr">Hey Guys!<br><br>Soo maybe a bit late on this one, but anyone
know why or have a fix for the out of focus printing at m76? I was
considering those full spectrum hobby lasers, but they are pretty damn
pricey with the exchange rates these days...
<div> </div>
<div>Thanks!<br>A<br><br> <br><br><br>
<div>
<hr>
From: <a href="mailto:darcy@inventorartist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorartist.com</a><br>Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015
11:16:24 -0400<br>To: <a href="mailto:tom.i.burns@gmail.com" target="_blank">tom.i.burns@gmail.com</a><br>CC: <a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">lab@artengine.ca</a><span><br>Subject: Re: [Lab] cheap laser
cutters<br><br></span>
<div>
<div>
<div dir="ltr">One thing to consider is the purpose of the purchase. Is it
for a specific project? Is it just for fun?
<div> </div>
<div> </div></div>
<div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div>
<div dir="ltr">
<div> </div>
<div>
<div> </div>
<div>
<div>--</div>
<div>Darcy Whyte</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Art+ <a href="http://inventorartist.com/" target="_blank">inventorArtist.com</a> | Aviation <a href="http://rubber-power.com/" target="_blank">rubber-power.com</a></div>
<div>Contact: <a href="mailto:darcy@inventorArtist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorArtist.com</a> | <a>613-563-3634</a> by
appointment (no text)</div></div></div>
<div> </div></div></div></div>
<div> </div>
<div>On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Tom Burns <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:tom.i.burns@gmail.com" target="_blank">tom.i.burns@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote style="PADDING-LEFT:1ex;BORDER-LEFT:#ccc 1px solid">
<div dir="ltr">Hi,
<div> </div>
<div>Does anyone have experience with these cheap chinese laser
cutters?</div>
<div> </div>
<div><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/40W-CO2-USB-Laser-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Engraver-Cutter-woodworking-Crafts-/121734293301" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/40W-CO2-USB-Laser-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Engraver-Cutter-woodworking-Crafts-/121734293301</a><br></div>
<div> </div>
<div>Interested in your experience, what you cut, how did it go. I
had no clue these were available under $500.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Tom</div></div><br>_______________________________________________<br>Lab
mailing list<br>1. subscribe <a href="http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab</a><br>2. then
email <a href="mailto:Lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">Lab@artengine.ca</a> to send your message to the
list<br></blockquote></div>
<div> </div></div><br>_______________________________________________
Lab mailing list 1. subscribe <a href="http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab" target="_blank">http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab</a> 2. then email
<a href="mailto:Lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">Lab@artengine.ca</a> to
send your message to the
list</div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div>
<div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div>
<div> </div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div>
<br>_______________________________________________
Lab mailing list
1. subscribe <a href="http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab" target="_blank">http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab</a>
2. then email <a href="mailto:Lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">Lab@artengine.ca</a> to send your message to the list</div></div></div> </div>
<br>_______________________________________________
Lab mailing list
1. subscribe <a href="http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab" target="_blank">http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab</a>
2. then email <a href="mailto:Lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">Lab@artengine.ca</a> to send your message to the list</div></div></div> </div></div>
<br>_______________________________________________<br>
Lab mailing list<br>
1. subscribe <a href="http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab</a><br>
2. then email <a href="mailto:Lab@artengine.ca" target="_blank">Lab@artengine.ca</a> to send your message to the list<br></blockquote></div><br></div>
</div></div><br>_______________________________________________<br>
Lab mailing list<br>
1. subscribe <a href="http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://artengine.ca/mailman/listinfo/lab</a><br>
2. then email <a href="mailto:Lab@artengine.ca">Lab@artengine.ca</a> to send your message to the list<br></blockquote></div><br></div>