Buying precision laser cutter, which should I get?

3BoyzTrading · November 28, 2013 4:38PM

So with PSA grading hand cut cards and newsprint, I'm interested in purchasing a laser cutter. I figure the newsprint would likely just catch on fire but magazine print would do well at a low power level. Now, before any of you accuse me of being some kind of card doctor,I ask you, wouldn't PSA or BGS catch the fact they are laser cut? Ok, then! So, what would any of you recommend? I would like something that is a flatbed type and can hold large pieces(20x20?) but standard paper size should be fine. Also, does anyone know the maximum thickness these could cut through? 75pt,138pt etc? I'd like to try custom die-cutting with the blank decoy cards you normally find in packs. Thank you ahead of time for your advice!

PhilG · November 28, 2013 5:58PM

Laser cutting & etching-engraving machine CAMfive 1610T big work table by CAMFive
$15,300.00 new

Amazon.Com

cjaccardi · November 28, 2013 6:12PM

<< Laser cutting & etching-engraving machine CAMfive 1610T big work table by CAMFive
$15,300.00 new

Amazon.Com >>

you really think newsprint cuts is going to catch on ?

bobbyw8469 · November 28, 2013 8:53PM

I have a bunch of worthless Playboys I would like to cut up. Call them, Mutoscopes 2014!

KbKards · November 28, 2013 11:32PM

Shame they'd all have the dreaded ST qualifier.

ehazuka · November 28, 2013 11:56PM

Shame they'd all have the dreaded ST qualifier.

NOW THAT MADE ME LAUGH COFFEE OUT MY NOSE !!!!

BobH · November 29, 2013 1:08AM

<< Shame they'd all have the dreaded ST qualifier. >>

awesome

vols1 · November 29, 2013 1:19AM

You better get a waterjet, a laser will singe the edges.

scashaggy · November 29, 2013 5:17AM

Miter saw with laser. Should cut that newsprint nicely.

dytch2220 · November 29, 2013 6:29AM

<< You better get a waterjet, a laser will singe the edges. >>

I agree with your point on the laser. I believe using a laser would be detectable by PSA. I considered getting one of these at one point until I researched it a bit. I don't think a waterjet would be better though, as the amount of water it uses would surely sog/warp the card.

dytch2220 · November 29, 2013 6:33AM

If you really want to try this, however, I'd recommend looking at a custom CNC machine with a laser cutter. This would be the only affordable option from what I could see. I'd recommend having a laser cutting service do a card for you first (they do this for greeting cards, for example) so you can submit and test before investing.

dytch2220 · November 29, 2013 6:40AM

<< Shame they'd all have the dreaded ST qualifier.

NOW THAT MADE ME LAUGH COFFEE OUT MY NOSE !!!! >>

HAHAHAHA! That was hilarious.

ehazuka: Ouch! Hopefully the coffee was due for a warmup, sounds painful.

EagleEyeKid · November 29, 2013 1:07PM

Dumbest thread ever.

3BoyzTrading · November 29, 2013 9:35PM

<< Dumbest thread ever >>

In your world, I'm honored to have created this thread and be your ever, ever, ever, ever. But I digress, I do appreciate those fellow members that have responded with positive comments.

@scashaggy-Surprisingly,I did have a bench mounted Skil saw with that laser pictured. Although aligned properly, I don't think I'm pushing enough power because the laser isn't cutting at all. I called an electrician and a carpenter buddy to see what I'm doing wrong.

@vols1-

<< You better get a waterjet, a laser will singe the edges.

<< 
So my buddy has one of these he uses at work. I tested this on an 88 Topps sheet I had and it didn't turn out well, the sheet just blew away and the damage the water did was obvious. I also flooded my garage.

@bobbyw8469-There are some articles in Playboy that have a few sports stars pictured. They should sell well in any condition.

Buying precision laser cutter, which should I get?

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