u/Rexxxxli

I’ve been going down the laser engraver rabbit hole lately, and the more I read, the more I realize specs don’t tell the full story.
Power, enclosure, air assist, fumes, software, materials… it feels like the beginner mistakes are usually not the obvious ones.

For those who already own one:
What’s the one thing you wish you knew before getting your first machine?

Could be about:

• safety
• materials
• maintenance
• software
• noise/smell
• setup space
• hidden costs

Would love to learn from real users before I make the wrong decision.