I Buy a $2,000 Chinese Co2 Laser, What You Need to Get Started

$2000 Chinese Laser Cutter Engraver Co2 60 watt 60w was it worth it?
This is the first in a series that I am putting together all about my Co2 Laser Engraver Cutter I purchased on Ebay
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[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

This guy: has kids. Also this guy: puts polluting smoke from Chinese laser into air and environment. Even though he has kids. Also this guy: has no respect for nature and desecrates a bugs body thinking he’s funny. 😕

[@greenestreetjoinery1457]

Damn, Chad got roasted...

[@macoygunida]

You: can't afford this machine that's why you're whining. 😂

[@mikecourtney6794]

G: Ridicules OP about having Chinese laser. Also G: Plays video games on a consol that was made in China just to bully little kids. Also G: Has no friends. Also G: Socially awkward.

[@sidehop]

G supports PeTA and still drives gas guzzling vehicle but his self confidence is so low, he comes online to roast others.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

@@sidehop I drive a Volt, you 15 year old beta incel loser.

[@beachlife5613]

To avoid the "smoke" residue, change starting point to front of work area. That way as the laser moves over the project, it removes the smoke residue. Starting from the back of the machine does the opposite.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Holy crap that is a pro tip I never would have come up with on my own. Thank you.

[@413DaveRN]

With these Chinese Lasers there's always a bug in the system! And this is probably the 1001st laser unboxing I've watched. Excited to see more videos from you on it!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hahaha with mine it came with two bugs, one a loose connector, and the 2nd an actual bug stuck in the screen. 🤣

[@cap10h]

@@ChadsCustomCreations just update the firmware and that 🐛 will be removed

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@cap10h funny thing, I just looked at the screen and the bug is gone. Must have it set up on automatic updates.

[@matiasgoinheix366]

I'm looking for a similar sized and priced laser as this one. Can you share some of your findings? Thanks!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I have a list of updated links to lasers in the description of this video that are similar I've noticed the demand for lasers has been quite high recently and supply is having trouble keeping up.

[@ghodd100]

I have a K40 and love it.. I am getting my 30w fiber laser and everything I got for it Tuesday 9-1-20. I am exited.. Ordered a chuck rotary for it, and a barrel rotary for my K40. I also, have a ender 5 plus and an FLSUN qq-s 3D printers and a home made 4x8 cnc router.. I will add a 150w CO2 laser in a few months..

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Ohh my this sounds like a dream shop how do you have room for all these amazing machines. I wanna see that 4x8 cnc

[@samhalburian4712]

Dont know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but I would highly recommend a water cooler to keep water temps stable. I'm in Texas so I'm concerned with the water getting too hot. You may not have that problem.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You're absolutely right, I survived in the winter months but come summer I ordered an S&A 5000 chiller well worth it if you are doing production cuts and engravings. I've run the laser for 16 hours straight and it hold the temp right where it needs to be.

[@samhalburian4712]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Awesome! Welcome to the club!!

[@jojohnson215]

The day the "truck" arrives with the new toys is always an awesome day... better than Christmas morning as a child. I'm a new follower from Reddit. I'm hoping to learn more about laser engraving. Thank you.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thanks for the follow Joshua, your absolutely right especially when its a big truck. 😁

[@jojohnson215]

@@ChadsCustomCreations after watching your video... i know what my next big tool purchase will be. Thank you for sharing. I absolutely did not stumble upon this by accident. I've been thinking about it for a couple months then today I see your Reddit post. I'd say thats a good enough excuse to say it is meant to be. Again, thank you for sharing your setup.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@jojohnson215 thats what I hope was in sharing was trying to show the whole process of purchase to setup because I remember how nervous I was when buying mine there was a lot of unknowns. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

[@jojohnson215]

@@ChadsCustomCreations the unknowns are always a big factors that unfortunately keep me from taking the plunge and ordering a big new item. But now that I "know" someone that has been there and done it that I can reach out to. I can hopefully purchase all the correct items the first time. Without an unnecessarily expensive learning curve. Thank you for the offer to help with information. Hopefully I can get my feet wet very soon.

[@markgearing]

7:53 “Water temperature didn’t change at all. That’s really a good thing.” Yeah, either that or it’s not flowing through the laser tube. I’d actually be worried if the coolant temperature didn’t change.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You know I said it didn't change but it actually did a few degrees. I've got a chiller running now and its great. No more running around with frozen water bottles.

[@jessicaliu7424]

@@ChadsCustomCreations great,great kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMeKmgod6Sb9U

[@jsmith7310]

put a tie-wrap around the bottom of your return water hose inside the bucket to keep it from popping out while it's running. been there, done that. you can also use recycled frozen water bottles to keep the water below 70 degrees.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Haha yep same thing happened to me also, thankfully the machine has a flow sensor.

[@justinjia5904]

Great deal, I am from a laser machine factory in China, we usually apply a water chiller for the tube chilling.

[@justinjia5904]

guys whoever want a Co2 laser cutting machine feel free to contact me on Email: [e-mail] or whatsapp:[phone]

[@kchristakos3]

@@justinjia5904 have a link to your lasers?

[@justinjia5904]

@@kchristakos3 Yes, we have a website. can you give me your email address, I will send you the catalogues.

[@krisraps]

My Friend have laser cutter similar and he made the bucket to fit into the fridge and hes getting really cool temperature for cutting, he uses hios cutter like 20/7 and have no problem with overheating

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Wow now thats ingenuity, alot cheaper than the chiller I ended up buying I bet.

[@justinjia5904]

@@ChadsCustomCreations a professional water chiller is only around $200.

[@LonelyRavenProductio]

I got this same laser, but 80 watt version (supposedly) last year...and a cold snap caused the water cooling to shatter the laser tube. A replacement RECI 80 watt laser was $700, and I just got it installed this weekend. I'm basically starting over, following your videos for ideas! Thanks for a great startup video!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I will be doing the same at some point once my tube finally gives up on me. Sorry to hear about the shattered tube but bet that new one is much more quality.

[@Theeladyhale]

Ok Chad omg you gone have me in trouble with these lazers lol

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hahaha I know right! 🤣 it's an addiction

[@naRevolution]

I only skimmed through the video, but wanted to share that I bought one of them big blue 50W about a year ago. I found it on amazon from a warehouse in the US which was cool. Mine was a little cheaper and came with a rotary tool, but that red one looks cooler for sure. That full honeycomb bed is nice. Mine is just steel bed so I had to buy a honeycomb separate and still havent quite found one that can really maximize my work area so with bigger projects I'm cutting I have to improvise by using bolts spread around as raisers to keep the bottom free of all that resin when cutting. My Laser paid for itself like 4 or 5 times now. I use it regularly and havent had any issues with the machine. As long as a person is commited to learning without any decent tech support the chinese lasers really arent a bad buy.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Great to hear, it's really quite a time to be alive I love that commoners like us can afford such tools that allow for so much creativity.

[@naRevolution]

@@ChadsCustomCreations So true, me and my wife are looking into UV printers now, but they are still such a new thing we havent found great info on them as a whole let alone the cheaper chinese models, but hopefully in the year or so we might commit to buying something.

[@sonando8094]

@@naRevolution Hello, I am interested in acquiring one of these Chinese machines but they have given me so much bad reference that I have not made up my mind yet, I would like to hear your opinion about it, have you given some kind of failure? or did you have to make any improvements?

[@naRevolution]

@@sonando8094 I've had mine for over 2 years now and havent had to replace anything, fix, or improve anything. While it isnt where I got mine back then if I were to buy a new one now I would probably go through OMTech Laser. They are chinese machines, but as far as i can tell they have offices and warehouses out of california with english speaking tech support. They have a youtube channel I believe, and a nice variety of machines to choose from based on power, performance, ease of use, and budget.

[@acdii]

LOL, did you know you can remove the screws on the bottom and the whole thing lifts right off the pallet? I have that exact same laser but in Yellow and black, the doors are black the rest is yellow. I bought a CW5200 chiller, mix distilled water and RV antifreeze to keep the water clean, and since it is in a chiller it is also sealed to prevent growth or evaporation. You are also the first person I have ever seen debug a laser controller. LOL A couple tips, replace the lens with a good one, Get a 2" lens, you will notice a difference right away, also replace and properly align the mirrors. I use copper mirrors. The mirrors and lens that these come with are cheap and don't reflect enough energy, also on mine the lens was cloudy, should be crystal clear(yellow in color). Got mine from MCWlaser. Also protect your tube by reducing the max power to 80%-90% at the controller, you never want to run the included tube at full power because the power supply is set to a 60watt tube, but these are actually 50watt tubes. Check the length and diameter to confirm. I see you installed a ma meter, put a mark at ~20 and try not to exceed it, and your tube will last a lot longer. A true 60 watt tube is 55mm diameter by 1200mm, the tubes in these Chasers are 55mm x 1100 mm which are 50 watts. They overdrive them to get 60 watts, which shortens the tube life. When my tube has run it's course I will upgrade to a RECI 100Watt and power supply, only need to make an extension cap for the box. These are surprisingly very good lasers for what they cost, they just need some fine tuning and TLC and they are just as good as some American name brand $8000 and higher lasers.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

This is a ton of valuable information we need to be friends are you on FB or Instagram also?

[@acdii]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Well, I try to avoid FB as much as possible. I plan to set up a Chaser group on MEWE. I call them Chaser since they are chinese lasers.

[@Bubbles_89]

Absolutely need a good carbon system when running this... especially for the neighborhood. I’d prioritize that over the water filter, as long as you can keep the temp in check like you said. Awesome video 👍🏻 get a GOOD filter system 👍🏻

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Do you have particular ready to go one you could recommend to me and the viewers I could add it to the description.

[@theboilershop1728]

Thanks for the video I am just starting out in this space. That's a lot to spend for me to see I will grow into it. I might just start with a small one that etches card first. Thanks

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes it is quite a lot maybe look into starting with a diode laser first if your interested I have a video showing off my favorite diode laser the xtool D1 it's pretty incredible

[@Apparelphernalia]

The CO2 laser tube in these are super easy to change and upgrade just is really expensive to buy.

[@Dude-mz8su]

I've been using coolant in it for years without problems.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Awesome glad to hear it.

[@unitedspacepirates9075]

Co2 helmet mounted lasers work great for self defense

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I'd wear it, especially against mosquitoes.

[@bigh7777]

Still love it... ? looking to buy one soon... only thing is I want the RUIDA controller..

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I do January will be the one year mark too. Yes I've noticed the ruida controllers are going out of stock.

[@Later2u]

I can't take you seriously when you call a power strip a breaker. LOL

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Well I definitely don’t want anyone to take me seriously here on KZbin but those power strips have breakers in them that’s why they have the reset button. This is what I was referring to when I said breaker.

[@tornadoswe]

Im in the process of buying the 80w version and will probably take the industrial cooler instead of the aquarium pump. Seems so unsafe not knowing what the cooling temperature is :O

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes I highly recommend the chiller if in an area that stays below 70F the 3000 should work but if in a hot space like mine the 5000 keeps the temp where it needs to be.

[@baironmoreno9766]

thanx for the video, i want to buy the 60w and now i have an idea on how to transport it, gracias

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Best of luck to you, I hope it brings as much joy to you as mine has a year later.

[@VladOnEarth]

4:20 Good luck to keep the water in that range for any kind of serious use of that laser haha, without even a heatsink or a chiller :)

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

A few weeks into summer up using frozen water bottles and I quickly ordered the cw-5000

[@christopherlund1198]

I got a 100W otherwise the same exact machine. I am a bit concerned however, that the laser does not align with the rest of the optics. Laser sits about ¼" higher and a little bit farther to the back of the machine that the first mirror. I presume at this point that if I shim the first mirror, I am going to have to shim everything else. BTW, I installed the laser tube as it came in a separate package. Not sure if I should fire this thing up and see what happens or fiddle with it first.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Mirror alignment is a skill all in of itself. There are lots of videos on getting them aligned. Russ at Sarbar multimedia just put out a great video on mirror alignment

[@toddysneddon2835]

Unless you expect your bucket to freeze i would turn off the heater as its not needed unless you think it will freeze

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Only had it in there for the winter and to get the water up to 59 degrees it would freeze as this is just in my garage workshop.

[@PithyBikes]

Its crazy to think that one year ago you could get one of these for $2000. The same 60w today is $3000.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yeah looking back I got my right before Covid started to show up and at first I was like oh lord I made a huge mistake, but in the end having that laser during that time was crucial to my business's survival.

[@Smirk_Station]

Oh that's funny at the end

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

And the bug to this day over a year and a half later still pops up from time to time. In a way he has become a good luck charm.

[@Smirk_Station]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Good to hear it's still working for you. I've only seen the one video, but you responded to my comment so quickly I just Subscribed 🔔 with bell

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@Smirk_Station Much appreciated Isaac!

[@kevosomi]

Mind sharing that power mapping patch

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

In lightburn under the tools tab you can create one.

[@thomasoreilly605]

Awesome video I’m going to get one and try make a nice 2nd income! Thanks for the video

[@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659]

Great video man just wondering do you wish you went bigger at all wattage wise or do you think this is sufficient for your workload? I plan to be buying one in a bit just trying to decide 50 vs 60 vs 70 which I know mean actually 40 vs 50 vs 60. Thanks for the input!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you, you know size wise it works out great fir me especially with the pass through. Powerwise it has worked great, I can cut 1/4 material at a good speed. And my plan is possibly to upgrade the power supply and tube to maybe a 100w once the original starts to wear out.

[@FidelElvira]

Twill Applique, Fabrics, leather would be nice to see and if you have any feed back about the 100 watts one, Looking to buy it🙏🏼

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I have a 120w now and it’s amazing thanks for watching sorry this reply took so long.

[@kyleyoung7147]

any idea where to get service performed on this machine? The y axis on mine is all whacked.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Kyle sadly this laser is not associated with any brand but thankfully all of these Co2 lasers all work on the same principles so if you look up how to fix it for one machine it will be very similar to this one.

[@rdelectromach4718]

Nice

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

This machine is still operational 2 years later

[@hob976]

That's awesome. Does that thing really just run off of a 110 outlet in your garage? No need for 220?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

That is correct!

[@janbuck90]

Nice dude I ordere the same one. Comes Tomorrow

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Woo-hoo message me if you get stuck anywhere

[@jimshepherd9593]

Did it show up?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@jimshepherd9593 I am curious too

[@janbuck90]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Nope, still no laser. Still hoping that it arrives this week

[@HandyBear]

The results look pretty impressive. Subbed to you so you can get too 1000k and monetize that good stuff.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you so much. Just checked out your channel also great stuff and your thumbnail game is extremely strong.

[@HandyBear]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Thank you bro! :D

[@JeremyCook]

Thanks for the video! Thinking about getting one myself.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I couldn't imagine anyone regretting it.

[@JeremyCook]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Nice. Have you tried out networking with it? There's one for ~$500 less on eBay that's supposedly secondhand, looks like a return or something. Tempted to buy that one, but could be a mistake...

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@JeremyCook if by networking you mean branding for companies yes, currently I've been running production for a cookie company a clothing company, and a realtor. Hmm that is tempting but you gotta wonder why was it returned? Although if your a diy guy fixing anything on these would not be too much for you.

[@JeremyCook]

@@ChadsCustomCreations What I mean is can it be controlled via an Ethernet jack - but good to know. Thinking may get a smaller 12" x 20" 50W laser instead. A lot of them feature an Ethernet connection. Think the smaller space would hold you back significantly? Judging from my CNC router, you always want just a bit more, ha.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@JeremyCook I think going smaller with a 50w would be sufficient for most stuff, not sure if that has a pass-through door or not but if so than you would be good for while. Oh and yes this machine can do ethernet cable or USB.

[@melgross]

We read that these red colored machines are a problem, with the manufacturer having problems with the machines, and not being interested, or capable of fixing those problems. It will be interesting to see how this one does.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

It had its problems but I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I just ran a job this week that payed for half of it.

[@melgross]

Chads Custom Creations well, I wish you good luck with it.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@melgross thank you. Which machine are you running?

[@melgross]

Chads Custom Creations Trotec Speedy 300 fiber 50 watt.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@melgross oh wow just checked it out did not even know about duel co2 and fiber machines I bet you love that flexibility.

[@tsstarlin]

I am looking at buying one very similar. I just sub. for the updates!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You won't regret it the machine is amazing. I'll be releasing a video on installing a rotary engraver later today.

[@psj3237]

Can you tell me if the Legs are removeable? I need to get this through a 32" opening

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes they are from the inside you can access 4 large Allen head bolts to remove the base from the legs. Height without legs is about 25"

[@kenbraley876]

Yo bubba. Good vid. I am looking for the right laser to set up my new shop with. Interested to see how this one works for you. I need the most bang for the buck, right. What are you using for programs and what does it come with? Will it run lightburn? Congrats!!!!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Comes with RD works software but I went straight to lightburn. I think the main thing is make sure whatever you get has a ruida controller all the buttons and interface will look like mine. I know these are the most sought after and work with lightburn.

[@hittlocke7501]

Hi chad, a pleasant day to u , im jobless right now and i want to try this laser business , can this engrave photos on granite/marble tombstones? I wanna make a living AND also enjoying . Hope to hear from your response as im lookin up for laser machines and got no clue on how and what to purchase. ( alibaba,ebay, etc. ) its my first time tbh, a reply is a very big help for my first step, thank u chad!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I believe so

[@Unliisted_]

Hey Chad. Great video! Two years on. I'm checking in to know how your Chinese laser is faring. Still going good? TIA

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

It is actually still alive and well, I have replaced the tube and the power supply as a result of the water hoses coming loose and causing an electrical arc at the tube causing it to crack. This could have been avoided had i or the manufacturer put hose clamps on the connection points.

[@Unliisted_]

@Chads Custom Creations Thanks, Chad, for the swift reply. Glad to hear it's still alive (asides from the issues stemming from unclamped hoses that cracked the tube). The reason I asked is because I'm looking at purchasing a Wattsan engraving laser (their 0305 60w model or their 6040 ST 80w model) but not much rave about them on the web or actual customers considering they are, and have a brand. Have heard of this hrand? A risk I'm willing to take as I've grown to like their products through watching a series of their product videos. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to respond. It means a lot to me. Keep up with the great videos.

[@CAgrampa1999]

I bought a laser from China CNC store no manual or instructions online support sucks will not buy through Ally express again

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yeah that's definitely the downsides to it but reach out to me or the communities on Facebook or reddit all together the support there is pretty great.

[@swamphox1]

lol...thats not a breaker, it's a power strip

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes it is a powerstrip but most or all that I’ve ever seen have built in circuit breakers and that was what I was referring as the breaker when I pointed to the reset/off switch.

[@taylascott1]

Nice one, what did they charge you for importing the laser? Looking at getting one.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Since this one was already stateside there was no import tax, or I should say it was already included in the price they advertised since they already paid it to get it to a warehouse in the US.

[@foundrylabz]

Can you cut metal with this? Also what program are you using to run this laser with? Or does it come with one?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

No Co2 lasers are not good with metals. Fiber lasers can engrave metal and maybe cut. I can use a spray to etch a coating onto metals though.

[@1620GarageAndFarm]

What are your thoughts on the unit after the past month or so... I have one for sale local for 1200 or best offer... very tempted to pick it up.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

About to make a after one year update video showing how much I've done and what was the the return on investment. If it broke today and I couldn't fix it I would order another in a heartbeat. Does the one your looking have, have the ruida controller? Same push buttons as mine?

[@1620GarageAndFarm]

@@ChadsCustomCreations looks the same. facebook.com/marketplace/item/732734084261554/

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@1620GarageAndFarm Yep that would be the exact same just different color and he has taken good care of his, so much cleaner than the way mine looks.

[@1620GarageAndFarm]

@@ChadsCustomCreations we have a small maker space we are trying to outfit.. so I’m hoping maybe to score if for 800 ish.. I will let you know how I make out. Looking forward to your follow up vid. I tossed you a sub as well. You may also like some of my videos. I have a few cool things going on.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@1620GarageAndFarm yeah even the $1200 is a great deal. 2-3 guys should be able to lift into a truck bed just be gentle.

[@pgrosebud2012]

Please don't leave the room when the laser running on a flammable surface- a real fire hazard!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Very fair point, hoping none of us learn that the hard way.

[@Heimwerkerbienchen]

What's the machine size of this? I have some doors and the one with the smallest width is 87cm 🙄 I would love to buy one with 70x50cm, but I'm unsure if it fits through the door

[@bryanabsher2546]

Good stuff!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thanks so much Bryan

[@robainscough]

Thanks for sharing this video, I was looking into getting the 80 watt version of this laser cutter/engraver (330 lbs worth) ... I noticed you didn't use any air filtration unit at all, just vented directly outside? I plan to work with 6mm MDF and 3mm Acrylic materials and I'm environmentally conscience not to mention my neighbors would probably get pissed off if I vented unfiltered ... as you have shown in your video, it looked like your house was on fire from the fumes. Have you considered an air filtration system? If so, recommendations? Also, any chance you have a DB reading on the noise it generates from about 20 feet away?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I went with the 60w cause I believe its the highest voltage without the bump out of the side although once my tube goes out I may go ahead and upgrade it like some have done. In the video the fumes are normally not that bad I believe that wood had a lot of moisture in it at the time causing what looked like a house fire. The noise from the stock fan is pretty loud I don't have any readings but I would say pretty close to a lead blower, though I've seen people upgrade that to a much quieter online fan. I'll be putting out more videos dealing strictly with the laser, wanting to do a series on will it cut. I'm thinking pizza is a must.

[@robainscough]

Chads Custom Creations Thanks for the response, look forward to more info as you progress.

[@markgearing]

I had access to an 80W laser cutter at a local makerspace, at least until Melbourne went into lockdown in March. My experience with cutting MDF is that it reeks and is a possible health hazard. If you have neighbours nearby, I’d say filtration is a must.

[@robainscough]

@@markgearing Thank you, appreciate the response ... yes air filtration is on my must include list.

[@acdii]

You can make a carbon filter unit that sits next to the cabinet for between $300-$400. Also, unless you already made a purchase, you can save some money by buying the 60 watt laser and buying a GOOD RECI 80w tube and power supply, or even go up to a 100W tube. The cost is ~$600 plus shipping for the tube and supply, and you get a True 80 watts. An end cap can be made from 4" PVC drain pipe and a flange and cap from Home Depot.

[@litris]

Hola ¿podrías decirme cuanto mide sin la parte de abajo el soporte tipo mesa?, solo la maquina. Quiero saber si entra en una vivienda por las puertas. Gracias.

[@bridgettehowarth2645]

I cannot find this exact listing on eBay, could you possibly share the link? Thank you in advance.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

So I just took a look on ebay I bought mine back in January looks as though most of the ones on ebay have a controller thats is not recommended. I took a look on Amazon and found a name brand that has a few more features than mine even has and has the correct controller. Its a little more expensive but looks like shipping is already included. amzn.to/2QL6zr6

[@bridgettehowarth2645]

Chads Custom Creations exactly what I was just looking at! I knew I wanted a Rudia controller, but couldn’t find one on eBay I just hope it comes with lift gate service included Thank you again! Upgrading myself from the Glowforge the Asurion extended warranty I had on it just paid me full purchase price because it stopped working Hoping to do a lot more with this, especially with the pass through

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I've got some friends with the glowforge and everything they see me using the laser they are kicking themselves at the price they paid for glowforge. As for the lift gate I would say just read through that description if its not included they would most likely say.

[@marcocaldone9720]

hi Chads thanks for your video i want to buy the same machine but 100w do you think is good enough to engrave on metal like stein steel ? I need to youse on bar shaker . bar spoon and glasses thanks for your help

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hello if you want to really engrave metals look into fiber lasers. Co2 lasers like this can add coatings coatings to metal but cannot really engrave into the metal. These can however do glass.

[@Teddy-ez9qq]

It’s not a laser, it’s a little lightbulb that blinks

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hold your hand in front of the beam and tell me if it tickles 🤣

[@rhether]

Any chance you have the link to the Ebay Store? I am ready to order one. Did they give you free shipping? I know you ordered the extra tailgate lift service.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I do not have that particular one anymore as sellers on ebay come and go so rapidly. Though I have put links to similar lasers in the description on Amazon and I believe lift gate and shipping is all included on the prices you see on there.

[@vincentfung2652]

Hi mate, can I please what is the brand and model of the machine? It looks very cool.!Looking to get one. Thanks

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

This particular one has no branding and sadly these laser have gone up 8n price quite substantially. If you check the links in the description I have linked laser that are very similar.

[@vincentfung2652]

@@ChadsCustomCreations 👍thanks

[@johnweaver1198]

I like your video and the detail however if you want a big problem in your life that Exhaust is a big no-no. I hope you realize that now and addressed it. This is literally a big Red Flag for the EPA fyi... Good luck

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I agree, most the time I am only cutting or engraving wood. Is that any worse than having a fire in the backyard?

[@MrPhantom302]

hi Chad , kool video . whats the cutting size of the laser bed? thanks

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

It comes out to 27.5 inches left to right 19.5" top to bottom and bed can be lowered to I believe 9 inches down

[@MrPhantom302]

@@ChadsCustomCreations kool , thanks

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@MrPhantom302 absolutely

[@MrPhantom302]

@@ChadsCustomCreations one last ? Would you have the link were you bought your laser from . Thanks and have a great day 😀

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@MrPhantom302 I actually tried to get it before posting this video but sadly the seller on eBay has stopped selling no idea why he still had good ratings. I found it by searching for 60w co2 laser and using the filters on Ebay to make sure it was already in a US warehouse. Also remember to look for the specific sellers lift gate service normally they have that as a separate listing.

[@kevinj.kinyanjui4192]

Great content! Six months in. Any issues that would make you wish you'd spent more on an american machine? I'm pretty handy and can learn but I also don't want to throw away $2k. Thanks.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Actually to date I am 14 months in no regrets at all would buy another one if I b had the space. It has seriously been the biggest return on investment I have ever had. If your handy these are the machines for you.

[@GBLW]

Would you recommend getting one of these and how is it now since owning it For a while…

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I say if you have the space it is totally worth it. After a year and a half mine is still up and running and only major issue I had was slicone water tubing came loose and allowed moisture up near the tube. I stupidly kept running the machine and the high voltage wire arched fries the power supply and cracked the laser tube. This again was after 18 months of use and I could have prevented this by adding hose clamps on the water connections.

[@johnnyjordan9384]

Sick. How heavy is that unit? What will you name the bug

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I believe its right around 500lbs. I've named him TaserFace.

[@techguy38]

@@ChadsCustomCreations I've had one of these for almost 3 years and I can tell you after having to haul it up stairs its actually only 170lbs

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Good lord I cannot imagine getting it up stairs. It sure feels like a lot more than 170.

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

Ok so what I've learned is essentially these are the same thing I use at work to cut steel? How thick of metal will these cut or do they just engrave stuff

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Not exactly these are Co2 lasers which are great for cutting bio materials like wood leather and strangely really great at acrylic. To cut metal you will most likely need a very very high wattage "fiber" laser I believe. Although I have seen some people add oxygen to the air assist and I think I have seen some Co2 lasers cut metal. But out of the box these cannot effect metals.

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

@@ChadsCustomCreations well shit I'm not spending a million bucks to cut a hand full of things to build derby parts lol guess I'll keep sneaking in things on sheets at work lol

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

If you do want precise cuts take a look at send cut send on google they cut your parts bend if needed and mail direct to you. Not sponsored and I've haven't used them but I know a lot of people who have.

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

@@ChadsCustomCreations thanks I'll have to check into that

[@anthonywoodland1741]

Wheels? Who needs wheels just throw it on your shoulder. Haha How is the cooling system working in the Georgia heat?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Still waiting to see a strong Canadian through some melamine above his head in home depot. That bucket worked in the winter and spring. Couldn't hang in the summer heat, I'll be doing a short video on the upgrades I've added to my setup soon.

[@clist9406]

Will it do metal

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You can add coatings to metal similar to powder coating with a co2 laser but to truly engrave into metal you need a fiber laser.

[@donaldwalls8568]

I just got mine about a month ago and it was advertised as a 60w but in fact tube had measurements of a 50w. Do you have a milliamp meter on yours, mine has a digital one on the tube power supply and I've always kept it below 20ma and that is around 75 percent power. Is yours a true 60w or a 50w like mine? My tube didn't have any rating about max power like others say to look for. How did you determine safe power setting for your laser. Glad to find your channel, I'm in North Alabama, heard someone mention you're in Georgia.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

It's been a minute since I have measured the tube but I do believe my is a true 60w I'll double check though. I did install a multimeter and also keep mine below 20ma by running 60% I probably could bump it up a little more maybe 75% would be fine for mine also. I'm gonna attempt to slice a pizza I'll go 100% for that one 😄 Yes thats correct I am in middle GA. Glad you found me I just released a second laser video showing the rotary I set up on mine.

[@melgross]

This is one of the problems with this manufacturer. You’re not the only one reporting on this.

[@michelle9828]

Is the system only compatible with PC or can it connect to a Macbook as well?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

No personal experience on that but a quick Google search tells me yes it works on Mac also

[@davidgruty]

Does it have an ammeter?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

No but I did install one on it.

[@davidgruty]

@@ChadsCustomCreations ok, thanks

[@hlyesko]

How do you adjust the table? mine is so far down that 48pt font ended up almost 3 inches high! also the red dot isn't even close to the laser head. HELP!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Mine has a knob that you spin by hand, bottom right. Distance is everything it determines how large your beam will be when it makes contact. Go do a youtube search on how to do a ramp test on a co2 laser.

[@hlyesko]

fixed it

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@hlyesko glad to hear jt!

[@backdropsbases4236]

Hey Chad Thankyou for the video. I'm looking at getting the vevor 80w. Could I contact you for some advice. Kind regards

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Of course I'll help however I can also look up videos on here by sarbarmultimedia

[@backdropsbases4236]

Thanks Chad, how's best to contact you

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@backdropsbases4236 [e-mail]

[@savagekilla4460]

Dude just put the water in the fridge and use cold water dont need the chiller

[@chrissyshaver1]

Does this one have auto focus and motorized bed?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Mine does not

[@noneNone-mw1px]

What is the bed size? Does it cut acrylic?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

27.5 x 19 inch cuts acrylic beautifully.

[@noneNone-mw1px]

How much did you pay for delivery and tax?

[@noneNone-mw1px]

@@ChadsCustomCreations any other option except this laser cutter with similar bed size?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@noneNone-mw1px ill take a look around in a bit and see what's still available. What state are you in?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@noneNone-mw1px I've added a few more lasers to my list of recommended ones all of these have the correct controller that you would want there are some bigger options and some smaller than what I have. www.amazon.com/shop/chadscustomcreations?listId=3AS04C0BGLQSK&ref=idea_share_inf

[@mw3designs]

What is the weight on a unit like this?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

It's a guess but I would say around 450lbs

[@lilianaraasik]

Hi. I just both this laser. Now I have question for the air pump - one comes out from machine and go to the air pump but where goes from the air pump - no where... From the video looks like that

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

So with my particular laser it has a sperate air pump that plugs into the air inlet on the backside of ny machine. I have a friend who has a machine that looks like mine but the air pump is an internal device. There should be air blowing out of the tip of the laser head this aides in keeping the lense clean, better cuts, and reduces the chances of fires.

[@lilianaraasik]

@@ChadsCustomCreations hi. i have the same what you have in video and the small air pump what came with the mashine

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@lilianaraasik great yes that air tube will plug into the back of your machine where it says air inlet. Only needs to be turn on when laser is cutting or engraving.

[@lilianaraasik]

@@ChadsCustomCreations ok nice. thank you. then i understood right. I think my laser is then set up. the fear is biger that i do something wrong but actually its not very complicated. anyway thank you.

[@lilianaraasik]

Hi again. Now everything is set up but... how i durn it on. I have key do i need turn it on from the key. I have looking around in youtube but nobody shows this how to first time turn it on. I'm pretty home with technic but with electric ....

[@wesselgeldenhuys9556]

Is this the orion motor tech laser?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I believe it is like the Orion before Orion puts their name on it.

[@mechhead32]

The bug is a feature.

[@udailey]

That bug is hilarious

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thats what I will say when I go to sell it. To upgrade to a metal cutting laser.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I wonder if he came from China also

[@ManiaInfo39]

Is this LD 9060

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

This one is similar to mine even a little nicer www.amazon.com/dp/B08FC1C3JG/?ref=exp_chadscustomcreations_dp_vv_mw

[@mohammadriazzia4974]

Please tell me the link of this company

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Tap the links in the description you will find similar lasers most of these do not have brand names though Orion is producing lasers identical

[@Robert-zx2df]

Do you think you can get enough work to justify this ?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I do but you have to be able to market yourself. I haven't had a day off in the past like 6 months 😩

[@Robert-zx2df]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Haha. I have plenty of ideas for it. I know nothing about the market for these machines . Regarding brand and pricing . Would be awesome to be able to fit a half sheet or full sheet of plywood on these things .

[@MixmasterChode]

It's been a year how's everything holding up?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

At the 18th month mark the coolant lines did loosen up on me during a big production run. This caused water to get up near the high voltage side of the laser tube. Had I been more cautious and not in a rush I could have prevented an electrical arc that caused the glass tube to break and fried my power supply. A few hundred dollars later and about a week waiting for shipping it is back up and operational. I would buy another if I had the space.

[@waleedjomaan3834]

Do you have to pay for custom. coming from China to us

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Not on this one I made sure to find one that was already at a US based warehouse

[@yasithisurantha6268]

What is the air compressor that use for air assist ? (Wattage or flowrate)

[@bazmarc]

looks like a 65L/h like the one i have from amazon

[@yasithisurantha6268]

@@bazmarc thank you ✌️

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

sorry I missed this glad someone chimed in because I really have no idea about the compressor it came with my unit when I purchased it.

[@yasithisurantha6268]

@@ChadsCustomCreationscan you send a image of that ?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

This appears to be the same compressor mine is using for air assist. amzn.to/2LAuNp8

[@MrPotato2]

What brand is it?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

There should be links to the brand in the description. Can't remember the name off the top of my head.

[@MrPotato2]

You labeled the links in the description as similar machines but didn’t say they were the same. Was just curious if the brand name was listed on the manual or on anywhere on the machine itself.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@MrPotato2 oh crap sorry I thought this comment was on my mailbox video sorry about that app was acting weird. So the laser I got really has no branding at all you will see people just referring to it as the 60w red and black. I've had my eye on the Orion brand though they looks similar but nicer and with extra features.

[@MrPotato2]

Chads Custom Creations no worries on the video mixup. Thanks for taking a second look 😎 What size is the engraving area? I’m thinking about adding an engraving machine so that I can add that capability to my shop. I have been trying to determine what size I really need. I want it small enough so I can afford it but big enough so I don’t outgrow it to quickly. Does yours have the pass through doors for doing longer work pieces that you can do by breaking them into sections and feeding the work through step by step?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@MrPotato2 so laser area is 27.5"x19" it does have a passthrough that allows for 30" wide and any length

[@Bobster986]

You need to use distilled water, not deionized water 💦 lol 😂

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Seems deionized is fine. I used distilled though. atklaser.co.uk/2019/08/17/laser-cooling-water-what-you-should-know-and-what-you-need-to-know/

[@danbam465]

If that breaks your sos

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

1 year in nothing has broken yet.

[@ryanricks9492]

loved this. try it with metal!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you Ryan, I've got plans for a will it cut kind of video just for funzies..

[@matchstickdesignco]

A 60W CO2 laser will not cut or engrave metal.

[@jessicaliu7424]

CO2 laser will not cut or engrave metal.

[@jessicaliu7424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2HMeKmgod6Sb9U

[@darrinjones9387]

you need a much bigger laser tube for that or smear mustard an your stainless steel. of course you can use paint

[@crztrn1]

you never said if it was worth the 2000 dollars + spent lol

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Oops that title is misleading than, my plan is to at the end of this year show what all I have done with it and maybe add up the income generated by it. The simple answer is yes it was worth it.

[@user-vc7bm9gc5r]

This is Colin from Oree Laser in China, which is a professional Laser cutter /Laser tube Cutter /Laser Welder manufacturer. Kindly add my WhatsAPP/Wechat number : [phone] . or send mail to : [e-mail] , I'll share more info to you .Our web: oree laser.com Stay Healthy & Best regards !

[@edmalivao841]

Bonjour je pourrai avoir le prix de vaut machine s'il vous plaît merci 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Bonjour génial d'avoir de vos nouvelles. le prix de cette machine m'a coûté 2000 $ en dollars américains.

[@edmalivao841]

@@ChadsCustomCreations merci beaucoup bonne soirée 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@lshawn8718]

That bug came from china

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Weirdest part is it has since disappeared

[@rreinhardt2393]

is the bug name covid

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Right!!! The craziest thing is little covid has mysteriously disappeared. I kinda miss the little guy. 😕

[@tekknorat]

I have a laser cutters at work which are made in Wuhan.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@tekknorat bahahaha it's all beginning to make sense now.

[@tornadoswe]

Clearly a software bugg

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

🤣🤣

[@Sailing2Freedom]

Yeah don’t put bleach 😂

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yeah I haven’t needed too, I think good distilled water and keeping the bacteria out I have not had any grime build up.

[@DOUBLEDEFENSE]

@@ChadsCustomCreations I mean a little bleach probably nothing happens but bleach goes after just about any metals and it could degrade the rubber hoses. Anyways enjoy your channel 👍