How about a 40W unit ready to go with software for under $600 delivered:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/140761782215

CO2 lasers don't have as much of a "cool factor" but you can get a lot
more work done having gobs of power. Well, 40W isn't "gobs" but it's
enough to do some decent marking and engraving. This is the cheapest
I've seen these ready-to-go benchtop units.

Bob


On Fri, Dec 20, 2013, at 12:47 PM, RussellMc wrote:
> Ref via Hackaday
>=20
> http://jenslabs.com/2013/12/16/what-can-you-cut-with-a-300mw-diy-laser-cu=
tter/

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