This Laser Will Take Your Projects To The Next Level - Thunder Laser Nova 35 Review

[@robertdiffin9136]

Great review! So happy to watch the fabulous growth of your channel and business.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

I appreciate the support! 👊

[@vabearhunter401]

Thanks for your videos!! My Wife and I just received our Thunder Nova 24 and are excited to get busy!! Look forward to see more reviews of your Thunder

[@Ziayerin]

How are u liking the Nova? I was thinking of getting the thunderbolt but am now considering the Nova

[@travisg1759]

For the materials that can bow I 3D printed some pegs that fit snugly in the honeycomb with a two-step cap on it that works great as a registration marker and a hold down.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

I've thought about using something like this. The only problem is when I'm using the entire bed capacity. The entire honeycomb is covered.

[@travisg1759]

@@AndyBirdBuilds IS there enough margin on the sides to use a magnet with a washer glued to the top?

[@JohnMarkClark]

Excited to see what all you guys keep making! Great review

[@JimmyKoKo2]

Andy. My garage in the winter could possibly get down to around zero. Can you add antifreeze to the distilled water to safe guard the chiller? Also you said you take the chiller indoors if it gets cold. Isn’t there water left inside the laser? Or does all the water empty into the chiller when a job is done?

[@Lugosi_31]

How noticeable are the exhaust fumes/smoke pipes outside the garage? (Assuming you’re in a residential neighborhood) Curious of the impact as we are considering a 100w machine. Thanks!

[@RonMarshallrone]

Great machine, just my second 100w laser myself early Decmember(Omtech 40x 24) but still haven't had a chance to set it up. Next week it will happen. :) Great video

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Nice 👍

[@goodscustomfurniture]

Thank you Andy.

[@stevegrimes5105]

Thanks for the video! Have you had any issues with low temperatures in the winter or humidity in the summer in the garage?

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

You got it! Personally I have not, but I've heard some people do.

[@justinthompson7407]

How are these supposed to fit through doors?

[@VoeltnerWoodworking]

Congrats on the new toy. That was a TON of offcuts. Whoa. You’ve been busy.

[@torodatruth]

weird question regarding the chiller. is it a closed loop of water (like a water cooled pc)? if so, whats to keep you from putting radiator coolant in there that withstands the super low temps (plus all of the other advantages like minimum corrosion etc)...? (ps, i have ZERO experience with lasers outside of using some in college just curious)

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Some people do this, but the manufacturer doesn't recommend it

[@aragorndedolor4171]

Hi Andy, in your video "new shop tour" you mentioned that you can cut 3 complete lanterns per hour on your glowforge laser. Unfortunately you didn't complete the full cut on your tunder laser. So how much does your new 100W laser speed up the complete cut with similar results compared to the glowforge? Double up to 6 per hour? Or is the speed comparable to the glowforge, the main difference is you aren't running your machine to it's maximum capacity?

[@BarkSportCrafts]

Did you look at the Aeon before deciding on the Thunder? I am buying a laser soon.

[@CobyMcConnell]

what made you choose Thunder over brands?

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Value

[@quinettabrown8836]

I love this

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Hope it was helpful!

[@Mark-oj7yt]

How are you enjoying the Thunder Laser 100 watt? Would you still recommend this laser today ?

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Yes! We've put this thing through a lot of production. Still running strong!

[@steinbierz]

Great video. Is there a jig available that can be used in the upper left corner so that you are always indexing to that spot instead of just eyeballing the placement? Thanks.

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

For my laser I cut out an l shaped square. It fits against the top and side. Just snug up your work piece to it.

[@brevs8387]

Did anyone notice the "crumbs" in the door when he went to close it back up from cleaning out the tray? What was that giraffe/camel-looking thing in the lip of the door? @8:43 😀

[@TheLaserKings]

It’s a camel sitting down

[@gaiustacitus4242]

Hobbyists should not buy expensive laser machines for several reasons, but one major reason. The gas insider laser tubes leaks out over time (known as "outgassing") even if not used. Outgassing results in a reduction of output, and over time the tube will need to be replaced even if it sits idle most of the time. The worst thing a hobbyist can do is to invest in equipment that requires periodic cash outlays just to keep it running.

[@slange455]

Well people always spend more on hobbies and don’t usually worry about cost since most hobbies are for fun not necessarily profit

[@henryoppermann134]

Who does better?

[@rjones04061987]

As nice as this laser is I'll stick with my Speedy 300 by Trotec. Very happy with it despite it being 20 watts less than this one but still a VERY competent machine for my needs. Congrats on the laser and looking forward to seeing what you create with it!

[@knafis]

Trotec us very expensive even though i dont even have a thunder😮

[@foundrylabz]

Great video, great review of a good laser machine too. How about that discord link?

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks! Here you go CNC Inner Circle - patreon.com/andybirdbuilds Free Discord Server - discord.gg/qdWjGvwKuj

[@Aidenn23]

the irony of the part about auto focusing the laser being out of focus in the camera is not lost on me.

[@stephenlipton525]

sorta think the coolerrrr should've been included in the footprint

[@jessepadron5499]

I wonder if there’s a good amount of business for this. I run a print shop and never been ask for this…

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

I think there is

[@maccaslasher]

For the price they charge it would need to take it up 10 levels

[@henryoppermann134]

Who does better?