hello fellow pen turners. I have been turning pens for a number of years now and I would really like to add to my skill set by getting into some pen engraving. I have tried to do some basic research on the subject through the web mostly through youtube videos. I am finding that this really is not helping me find the answers I am looking for. I am wondering if any of you have a resource or two that would help a total beginner as myself?
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I use Nancy A McEntire https://nmclasers.com/
Thank You for the information. Do you like using your machine ? I have wondered if something like this would work for me. I am a bit hesitant in buying this due to the price I have been burned by cheep equipment in the past but I am not against it if it works.
I have both the Neje 1500 and the Neje 3500 master. Since I bought the 3500 I have yet to use the 1500 again. Will probably give it to the wife to play with. I've used the 3500 quite a few times, mostly engraving wood projects and some leather burning. Works great! Here's a couple things I've done on it.
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pshrynk
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All of their lasers are out of stock and no indication of when they will be back in. Too bad, i had some cash to spread around.
pshrynk
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Some of their supplies are listed as in stock.
Edward Cypher
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Nancy usually gets them in monthly get on the wait list. Mine took a little over 2 weeks but I got the 3500 master and the Benson jig. Awesome service and follow up.
I own 2 3500s and 2 1000s. I can't get the 1000s to work any more and have replaced the a diode once. I think you will have some that last hundreds of burns and others that will die after a few dozen. Relative to commercial or professional engravers they are inexpensive (I am not saying that $150 is not a lot of money - just comparing a hobby engravers to professional ones). So far my 3500s are a pleasure to use compare to the 1000s with respect to the software interface and connectivity. I don't think thing that there is any way to ensure their longevity. After 200 burns, it has paid for itself is how I happen to look at it.