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    #11
    My son has decided that his next project will be to build one. Mercury vapour seems easiest. Though you can make a cutting laser from a DVD player laser.
    Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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      #12
      Originally posted by Malcolm Buggeridge View Post
      Why not just get a Stanley knife for a couple of quid?
      Actually with a laser in a box I am less likely to maim myself


      Originally posted by Troll View Post
      I've absolutely no experience of this kind of toy but I would be so impressed if that got through 6mm plate
      OK so not 6mm in metal plate, the leather & acrylic may go that thick but plate would max out at 1.2mm


      Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
      Halo, just chop him up with an axe, and saw some bits off. then bury him. bye bye BBG, youse was a nice guy
      Nah if things get that bad it would be an industrial blender: saves on the clean-up bill
      Growing old is mandatory
      Growing up is optional

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        #13
        Originally posted by Troll View Post
        Dear x
        I've absolutely no experience of this kind of toy but I would be so impressed if that got through 6mm plate
        From a quick google a 35watt laser is - how shall I put it- a little on the light side power wise and may I add somewhat demeaning for a Contractors forum - you may be better off getting hold of a military grade 100kW jobbie (ask AtW for details)

        Utmost kudo's for bringing this to my attention & sorry I couldn't be of more help (may be worth your while visiting a trade show for demos)

        Warmest Regards x
        WTS

        But IIRC the way to go is

        3 x military laser
        1 x mining laser
        1 x fuel scoop

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          #14
          Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
          WTS

          But IIRC the way to go is

          3 x military laser
          1 x mining laser
          1 x fuel scoop
          Docking computer first though...

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            #15
            surely an EMC system to remove those pesky missiles?

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              #16
              Originally posted by Halo Jones View Post
              Please respond with advice...
              Take a picture of your hands now whilst you still have all your fingers.
              nomadd liked this post

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                #17
                Originally posted by centurian View Post
                Docking computer first though...
                Doo doodey doo, doo doodey doo, doo doodey doo, doo doo doo, dong doodey doo, dong doodey doo, dong doodey doo doo doo doo.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by original PM View Post
                  surely an EMC system to remove those pesky missiles?
                  ECM

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                    #19
                    get a medium grade laser / lino cutter & a CNC mill?

                    laser / cutter for thin materials

                    mill for metal,wood & plastic.

                    This for 'restraint' items?
                    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
                      ECM
                      yeah that was the one

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