MonkeySloth Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 So it looks like any sign making company will print on styrene, should have just googled that earlier. Prices seam to range from $15-$30 for a 22"x30" sheet but I wonder if the lithograph quality printer he has can print on a sheet as that will be a lot cheaper. I have the attention of his art director so assuming we can find reasonable printing costs I'll see if I can get him to buy one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniCannuck Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Sorry for being away for a few days - bit of a blizzard here. Any good laser will give the flexibility to cut on a variety of materials, including styrene. With the control of both the speed, power and focus, you can plow through wood projects or be delicate enough to engrave on paper without burning through. My main use for the laser with regards to gaming is making acrylic pieces, mdf bases and mdf armatures for my terrain projects. I also cut a lot of foam for miniature trays. It really does save a lot of time/energy for these projects. You can get some nice detail off the laser. For me, I'm not a huge fan of mdf terrain - with the exception of wooden buildings. I appreciate the artistry that goes into making organic or curved terrain pieces on the laser but I personally prefer other mediums for these types of buildings. As for running a laser while watching TV in the same room, it might be a bit hard. All lasers need an external exhaust fan to keep the lens clean. Between the noise from the fan and the laser itself, it is very hard to hear anything else in the room. I normally wear headphones while I'm working to listen to a podcast or audio book. I don't leave the machine running unattended as there is always a chance for fire. If you have specific questions, PM me and I will do my best to help. I have had over a year of practice with my machine and will be more than glad to share what I've learned from all my mistakes :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I know this one. You don't stare into the emitter. [satire] How to adjust a laser: Stare into the emitter. Adjust until you see a bright, red light. Then, with your remaining eye.... [/satire] 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniCannuck Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 At least for the Speedy 300, it is perfectly safe to operate without special eye ware. Like a laser pointer, you need to aim the beam at your eye to cause damage. There is no circumstance that you should find your eye in the path of the laser - unless you have taken it apart and redirected the beam towards you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 And now I'm getting a little irritated that I felt that I had to satire-tag that post for fear that someone would take it seriously. You know what? Anyone who might take that seriously should definitely do it. Right now. The world would be a better place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemist Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Here is my favourite laser cutter health & safety video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoQwKe0lggw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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