Laser Tools for Shark HD
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:04 am
Hey everyone. I know that there are a couple of people here who have the Laser Tool add-on for the Shark HD.
I've read the specs, so I know it is not an incredibly powerful laser, the specs say that it is capable of cutting through 3/64 wood, which isn't a lot. I guess it is meant more for engraving and decorating than for fine cutting.
I think that I would still like to get one, however, before I drop over $1000cdn I'd like to ask a couple of questions of you who have one.
1. What is the accuracy like? (really fine beam? Pencil thin? smaller?)
2. Is 3/64 really the cutting limit? (I'd really like to get 1/8 if possible)
3. How is it attached to the gantry? I assume that I have to pull out the router, but I'd rather not if I don't have to since I have an aluminum clamp and it is really tight.
Thanks in advance.
Gordon
I've read the specs, so I know it is not an incredibly powerful laser, the specs say that it is capable of cutting through 3/64 wood, which isn't a lot. I guess it is meant more for engraving and decorating than for fine cutting.
I think that I would still like to get one, however, before I drop over $1000cdn I'd like to ask a couple of questions of you who have one.
1. What is the accuracy like? (really fine beam? Pencil thin? smaller?)
2. Is 3/64 really the cutting limit? (I'd really like to get 1/8 if possible)
3. How is it attached to the gantry? I assume that I have to pull out the router, but I'd rather not if I don't have to since I have an aluminum clamp and it is really tight.
Thanks in advance.
Gordon