Re: Laser technology and wood

On 20 Jul 2005 08:22:53 -0700, edswoods.1@xxxxxxxx wrote:

>In the course of developing a business idea, I'm looking intensly for
>information about what laser capabilities are with wood. I'd
>especially like to speak to someone who has the equipment and a shop
>open to the public, because I'm interested in production. Thanks.

Lasers can cut wood, but so can a lot of much less expensive
tools. What do you need to do that specifically requires a laser?

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