I know laser cutting devices are available commercially, but just what =
are the conditions involved with acquiring a laser powerful enough to =
cut thin wood or engrave wood?

The XY, CNC aspect has been well covered.=20
I am assuming the laser is the limiting factor cost wise.

A Google search of "laser cutting" yields 426,000 hits.

John Ferrell   =20
http://DixieNC.US
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