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Title: Printers
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 22, 2016, 07:51:26 pm
Glowforge - The 3D Laser Printer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysCaqh38JVQ

Admit it, you want one now after seeing this. I know I do. But as of right now, it has priced itself out. BIG TIME. Way to expensive. Even the "basic" version is too much for me.
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Neumatic on May 22, 2016, 09:28:42 pm
Since I can't 3D model, it's a moot point.  But you can always check to see if there's a makerspace or something in your area, they sometimes have 3D printers that you can use.

Heck, I barely use my 2D printer!
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Mac on May 23, 2016, 03:42:26 am
That is very cool. I wonder how thick of wood and kinds of wood it can cut?

What's the pricing?
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 23, 2016, 04:36:59 am
What's the pricing?

Here (https://glowforge.com/order)
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Mac on May 23, 2016, 09:28:22 am
I see where a lot of Etsy business's would excel with this thing.

too rich for my blood
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 23, 2016, 09:34:08 am
Anyone with a creative side would welcome this into their home. I already have a ton of ideas as to what I'd use it for personally. But as you said, it's too expensive. Not if, but when the price comes down or there are other cheaper alternatives that allow you to use whatever material you want, that's when I'd consider this type of 3D printer. I can wait.
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Mac on May 23, 2016, 09:44:15 am
or you come up with a product you could sell now and make your money back.
Title: Re: Printers
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 23, 2016, 10:50:26 am
There is nothing I have that I could sell to justify that price.