Hey all, I have a home built CNC and it has paid for itself a few times now in a course of a year (Something Unique Designs - Homepage).

Looking to add a laser cutter/engraver for 1/4" wood thru cuts and some etching for a specialty product line. As much as I would like to get an epilog we just don't have that kind of cash.

Looking at to get a chinese laser with around a 24" x 24" envelope and rotary axis, around 80w. I'm thinking the MARS90 for around $6k

Have seen about a thousand Thunder Laser adds and looked even more times on their website. Does anyone have reviews on these lasers? To be honest, looking to get a year or two max out if it then will upgrade to an epilog if everything pans out.

Would really like some statements on these guys before risking the $6k. Thanks!