Great video, my husband just passed away (he had Lewy Body Dementia) and was 17 years older than myself, I was his 24/7caregiver, he lost his battle on June 20th, 2021. He left me in good financially shape, but I don't want to dip too far into the savings to survive. I did almost exactly what you did, I saw a laser cutter, and got interested. I also started investigating different laser companies. This video was very informative.
Morning Bonnie! Hope all is well with you and Bill. I just wanted to let you know I have watched this video for like the 20th time.....and I always pick up something.....and get a refreshed view of what I need to do to be successful. I love my 1812.....and the chuck rotary!! Thanks again for being the shining star you are!!
Hi, enjoyed the video. 55, retiring in a few years from law enforcement and this kinda has my attention! Appears like and endless opportunity that all depends how much you put into it, very interested...........Thank you
Great Video Bonnie. You’ve shared a LOT of good information with us. Thank you. A couple questions : You’d recommend initially buying one of the smaller lasers from AP to do the smaller items like cups? How long does it take to do a single cup with the smaller laser ? Would it be faster using the larger lasers with multiple cups laid out in rows? Did you purchase outright or did you finance through AP? My situationist I’m a retired disabled police officer and have a small woodworking business but I think if I purchased one of these I could expand my businesses capabilities and make more profit. I’m just hesitant to “buy twice” by getting the smaller one and then having to purchase the larger one down the road. I know you and your husband kind of did that too but What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you guys wish you’d just plunged in rather than sticking your toes in the water first?
Hi there! We are replying on behalf of Bonnie, though we cannot speak to how she and her husband decided on their current AP Lazer machine. Please note that financing options are available to meet your specific needs! On average a cup takes about 3 minutes, it would be a little quicker laying them out using a larger lens due to labor of placing and removing each cup on the rotary but engraving time is about the same.
You can find info on pricing, features, and model comparisons here on our website 👉 aplazer.com/laser-machine-pricing-comparison/ 🙂 All of our machines come in a complete turnkey package, 3-year warranty, one on one training, and a lifetime of tech support. Join our Facebook group for more insight from current AP Lazer users 👉facebook.com/groups/APLazerBeforeYouBuy
I checked the Johnson plastics web site and the alder wood is now $6.94 for one sheet of 4" x 24". You said you got 20 sheets for $5.65? or was that for each sheet? there is a difference. 20 sheets now would come to $138.00. Thanks.
I would suggest you put a realistic 'value' on your time. At a minimum: $20.00 / hr. Also, are there any consumables costs, i.e.: laser bulbs, etc., that should be considered in your pricing? Another 'also': Have you included your shipping costs that you incur, when shipping product into you business?
You have offered a goldmine of information. I will watch this again with a notebook in hand. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. We are post pandemic now and I hope you are doing well in your business still.
Hi! We can't speak for where Bonnie got her file, but here are some sites we suggest for finding DXF files: The Hungry JPEG, DXFSTORE, CNC DesignShop, CNC DXF Files, etc. Hope this helps to find something you like!
Hey! I'm chase. I live in GR and would love to talk and pick your brain some more. Looking into AP Lazer and would just really hell to get a users feedback!
