If you could get your dream laser, what would it be and why?
Also if you could make one up from scratch what would you put in it to make it perfect for you?
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I feel like this has come up before and there were threads about itā¦ But I canāt seem to find it right now. Here are a couple that are adjacent.
Previously:
Even previously from you:
Oh well, maybe Iām just dreaming that it happened in the past. Itās a question thatās worth exploring every now and then because the market changes.
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90% the 
but with a moveable floor so no need for propping anything up (or things not fitting), a fan speed adjustment scale, and the ability to pause and open the lid for rescues!
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Iād like a Trotec Speedy 400 Flexx. And something like a Wazer to cut metal. Also have it be large enough for a rotaryā¦though after all this time Iām not really sure I need a rotaryā¦but I guess it would be nice to engrave something on to a baseball bat. Iād really like a laser that could cut through some thick wood, like 1" or more.
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Just use the wazer 
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Iād like access to the beam pulse settings. There are some materials I have found where instructions for other 40-45W lasers require changing that setting for good results.
The ability to work with thicker objects is really important to me, and I would definitely use a rotary accessory a lot, because I like to do glassware.
But, when my GF finally dies I will probably replace it with a refurb, because the value proposition is too hard to ignore. But if I was starting over, based on what my GF has taught me I want, I would probably not buy another GF. I am sure they made a wise decision targeting the craft market but itās too bad they have not created some new products for we āprosumerā types.
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i would like to even just understand what they are. a lot of the photo engraving settings can be dialed in better if you can understand that better. but itās hidden behind the āzooms and pewsā settings that donāt really mean anything compared to other systems. i remember trying to research this and figure things out and the info just wasnāt available.
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Yeah, the way they do things is āApple-likeā and that has good and bad parts. Giving us all the dials when we want them, and the Apple-polished layer on top, would be the ideal combo.
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yup. iād be happy enough just to know how to do some conversions from āzooms and pewsā to actual numbers (mm/sec, % of power or actual wattage) that would compare to other lasers.
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Honestly at this point I just want something I can use offline
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Fiber laser
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I donāt like the GF online requirement but as implemented, itās been tolerable. I can understand why some would opt out, though.
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My Glowforge does everything I need, pretty much. I have been fortunate not to have had any trouble with it. To transform it to my dream laser, it would only need to have user-accessible diagnostics, and all of the parts would be easily replaceable (and relatively inexpensive). I dread the day my Glowforge stops working, because I wonāt be able to justify the cost of a new one.
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I love the GF but would like to pause a job, open the lid, and have it resume. And to be able to select an area of the job and āredoā it if needed. Having a rotary would be awesome as well as being able to have thicker objects and a larger bed. Being able to cut regular vinyl would be greatā¦of course I understand the reasons behind not being able to do this but daydreaming 
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Optical registration, like my Cameo 1 from 2011 can do.
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And the room and rest of the tools to make real human furniture with it. And might as well add the body able to make use of the stuff.
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