New tool ( toy )

[Tclem76]

Well now that I've had this a couple of months I'm starting to try and learn a little more about it

 

[ScottBigHead]

tell us more

please keep us posted, I have been looking at that system for a while and would love to hear a real world review

 

[Tclem76]

I've engraved a few pens but need to get a good program to interface it with. Just using Microsoft word right now and learning power and speed setting for different woods.

 

[low_48]

Corel draw is considered the industry standard software for engraving. i don't think it is a direct plug and play with Chinese lasers though. When are you going to remove the paper from the plexiglas, or have you already?

 

[Tclem76]

Corel draw is considered the industry standard software for engraving. i don't think it is a direct plug and play with Chinese lasers though. When are you going to remove the paper from the plexiglas, or have you already?

Well this laser is from Las Vegas not China and this laser can use Corel draw. Paper has been removed as prior post I stated I've engraved some pens already

 

[Edward Cypher]

Sweet Jealous!!

 

[low_48]

Corel draw is considered the industry standard software for engraving. i don't think it is a direct plug and play with Chinese lasers though. When are you going to remove the paper from the plexiglas, or have you already?

Well this laser is from Las Vegas not China and this laser can use Corel draw. Paper has been removed as prior post I stated I've engraved some pens already

It is manufactured and made from parts made in Las Vegas? Sorry, I thought it was manufactured in China. It sure looks like all the other little machines made in China.

 

[Tclem76]

Corel draw is considered the industry standard software for engraving. i don't think it is a direct plug and play with Chinese lasers though. When are you going to remove the paper from the plexiglas, or have you already?

Well this laser is from Las Vegas not China and this laser can use Corel draw. Paper has been removed as prior post I stated I've engraved some pens already

It is manufactured and made from parts made in Las Vegas? Sorry, I thought it was manufactured in China. It sure looks like all the other little machines made in China.

They are in Vegas. It is pretty simple to use ( knock on wood). I am actually jut using Microsoft word ( until I save enough for Corel )connected via either network cable or usb and print straight to the engraver.

 

[MerleE]

Actually these are assembled, sold and supported by a company in Las Vegas. They also add there one control board and software. However, they are still considered a "Chinese Laser" as most of the parts are manufactured in China. Not that they are not good, I personally own a smaller/older FS Laser and it has done me good! One thing that differentiates a US laser, is that they normally don't use the glass tube laser source, and they cost alot more! The other big thing is customer service, I know I have read bad about FS Laser but so far whenever I have had to contact them (only three times so far) they were prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable.

As far as use, to those of you who haven't used them, You create your design in any Windows program, and then use the print driver to send it to the laser control software Retina Engrave, which is specifically designed for these lasers by FS Laser themselves. In that software is where you make all your speed and power settings.

I have never used CorelDraw, as Inkscape has served me very well. Inkscape is an open-source project, free to download and use. It may be just a little less user-friendly than CorelDraw but not a whole lot.

Anyways, keep us posted on your projects! I am sure you will have fun with that little thing, I have found mine very useful and fun to use....

 

[Tclem76]

Actually these are assembled, sold and supported by a company in Las Vegas. They also add there one control board and software. However, they are still considered a "Chinese Laser" as most of the parts are manufactured in China. Not that they are not good, I personally own a smaller/older FS Laser and it has done me good! One thing that differentiates a US laser, is that they normally don't use the glass tube laser source, and they cost alot more! The other big thing is customer service, I know I have read bad about FS Laser but so far whenever I have had to contact them (only three times so far) they were prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable.

As far as use, to those of you who haven't used them, You create your design in any Windows program, and then use the print driver to send it to the laser control software Retina Engrave, which is specifically designed for these lasers by FS Laser themselves. In that software is where you make all your speed and power settings.

I have never used CorelDraw, as Inkscape has served me very well. Inkscape is an open-source project, free to download and use. It may be just a little less user-friendly than CorelDraw but not a whole lot.

Anyways, keep us posted on your projects! I am sure you will have fun with that little thing, I have found mine very useful and fun to use....

Yea. Their site says "assembled" but it isn't one of the $399 dollar ebay specials from 1000000 miles away. But my budget would allow a $10000 engraver and everything I read about these was pretty good. Of course you always have the bad review on anything. (Except my pens. Lol )I'm glad you mentioned Inkscape. I may have to try that and see how it works for me.
Luckily I have only needed to contact them a couple of times also and they replied right away.