Quote Originally Posted by John S View Post
Why would you buy one of these over a 35 or 40W tube that is supplied as a spare for the desktop machines ?
I have no idea as you could do so much more with 40W for less money (£280). That seems really expensive for only a 4W laser. I guess it's a bit easier to set up than the CO2 lasers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40W-CO2-La...ht_2791wt_1270

I'd quite like one, but I don't tend to do much with plastics so I don't know how much I would use it.