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I've tested the best laser engravers - putting each one through their paces in my workshop to select the top-rated units for beginners, hobbyists, businesses, and even my top choice for the classroom.

The AlgoLaser Pixi Smart Laser Engraver is great starter machine for etching onto practically anything, without taking up too much desk space. The software leaves something to be desired, though. The ...

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Laser engraving has become a new hobby of mine as of late. I've been tinkering around with blue diode lasers that can engrave, but seem to function better as organic material cutters. I also have an ...

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