Should you buy a laser engraver? Or is it just a waste of money

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►Why I upgraded my laser https://youtu.be/I02gwraTU7A Have you ever thought about buying a laser engraver or laser cutter? Don’t fall into the same trap that I did! Here are 6 things you should know before buying a laser engraver. An honest review from an xTool D1 pro 20w diode laser owner. If you think lasers are a waste of money, well... maybe not, but there are definitely things to consider before diving right in. Learn the truth about laser cutters in this video. ►TOOLS USED (affiliate links): · xTool D1 Pro USA https://www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=LybQVZG0hqcTeA&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer CA https://ca.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=LybQVZG0hqcTeA&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer UK https://uk.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=LybQVZG0hqcTeA&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer · Honeycomb bed https://amzn.to/3NcNE5i · Air assist https://amzn.to/3JqzLj0 · In-line duct fan https://amzn.to/3P2r0z6 · Exhaust ducting https://amzn.to/461pOlu · Exhaust flanges https://amzn.to/3J86p8E · Surge protector https://amzn.to/3Xhp5cd · Dewalt shop stool https://amzn.to/3pfeEci ►ALL MY TOOLS & GEAR https://www.diymontreal.com/my-tools-and-gear/ ►PLANS & ONLINE STORE https://www.diymontreal.com/shop/ ►Sign up for my NEWSLETTER: project updates, plans, woodworking book of the month and more! http://eepurl.com/gVbt21 ►SUPPORT ME ON PATREON http://bit.ly/3cVCFLj Stickers, discount on plans & more ►Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/diymontreal · TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@diymontreal · Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/diymontreal · Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DIYMTL · YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/diymontreal?sub_confirmation=1 #notsponsored #xtoolD1pro #lasercutter #diodelaser #laserengraver #xtool ►Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:25 The smell / fumes 1:40 My laser enclosure and setup 3:00 Costs - laser and accessory costs in detail 7:12 Diode laser limitations 8:29 Time consuming 9:18 Safety concerns 10:15 Should I ditch the laser? 11:10 Learning curve - Test project 3D logo