Hobbyist Advice

[NotAllThere]

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.

[Halo Jones]

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

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

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

[Old Greg]

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

[centurian]

WTS

But IIRC the way to go is

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

Docking computer first though...

[original PM]

surely an EMC system to remove those pesky missiles?

[nomadd]

Please respond with advice...

Take a picture of your hands now whilst you still have all your fingers.

[Old Greg]

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.

[Old Greg]

surely an EMC system to remove those pesky missiles?

ECM

[vetran]

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

laser / cutter for thin materials

mill for metal,wood & plastic.

This for 'restraint' items?

[original PM]

ECM

yeah that was the one