What machine to buy!

[komatias]

Yes should be fine in the garage. I have mine in the conservatory and use a 700m3/hr inline extractor fan. There is a whiff of charred wood but nothing you cannot live with. Do keep a fire extinguisher handy though. Some materials do go up in flames.

[creative-cnc]

so glad i joined this site, been really helpful thus far. I didn't even think about an extinguisher .... that is on the list for sure! more then happy to tolerate the whiff. will most lasers cut mound board (for picture frames) with out leaving any residue ??

[komatias]

Mounting board will be charred unfortunately. There are tricks to keep the top and bottom surface clear though like putting masking tape where the cut is to go.

You will need to experiment with it as I do not see me doing anything similar any time soon. Have a bunch of mounts to make in 3mm ply.