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  • Author Author: dougw
  • Date Created: 26 May 2017 5:56 AM Date Created
  • Last Updated Last Updated: 11 Oct 2021 2:57 PM
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I am curious if other makers have similar views to me...

What instrument is highest on your wish list?

What prize would you find most motivating in a design challenge?

Which instrument would you most like to road test?

If you comment, perhaps you could list your top 3 wish list instruments.

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  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 9 years ago +7
    A desktop CNC mill would probably be at the top of the list. A PCB printer has always been desirable, however it's now a lot easier these days to get small batches of custom PCBs made by mail order supply…
  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago in reply to beacon_dave +7
    PCB from outsource has always the problem of time. And cost increase if you should correct them. So launching a mail order small quantity supply batch after a bare prototype has been tested remain preferable…
  • fvan
    fvan over 9 years ago +7
    A laser cutter is currently on top of my list
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    fvan over 9 years ago

    A laser cutter is currently on top of my list image

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  • dougw
    dougw over 9 years ago in reply to fvan

    Another great idea. fvan

    Would you take a water jet machine instead?

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  • fvan
    fvan over 9 years ago in reply to dougw

    Certainly, something like the Wazer would do the trick image

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    dougw over 9 years ago in reply to fvan

    fvan Very nice machine at a decent price. I want one too (although that link didn't work for me)

    Which laser cutter do you like for value?

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  • fvan
    fvan over 9 years ago in reply to dougw

    The Auto-title feature seems to add some unwanted string to the url ... strange ... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1294137530/the-first-desktop-waterjet-cutter


    As for a laser cutter, I'd go for something like http://www.justaddsharks.co.uk/cutter/greyfin (if I had the funds image)

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    fvan over 9 years ago in reply to dougw

    The Auto-title feature seems to add some unwanted string to the url ... strange ... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1294137530/the-first-desktop-waterjet-cutter


    As for a laser cutter, I'd go for something like http://www.justaddsharks.co.uk/cutter/greyfin (if I had the funds image)

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  • dweb98
    dweb98 over 9 years ago in reply to fvan

    That Water Jet Cutter, looks Great!

     

     

    Don

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