How do you plan your laser setup? Any tips?

I originally focused mainly on wooden crafts and a few simple engraved jewelry pieces, so a diode laser covered most of what I needed. As more customers started asking for acrylic and metal work, I gradually added a CO₂ laser and a mopa fiber laser. Being able to work with more materials has opened up new business. I have no regrets, as even after factoring in all the added costs, the shop is still profitable. Still, looking back, I sometimes wonder whether I could have planned the upgrades more strategically or built a clearer path for expanding the business. For those working across multiple materials, how do you manage your setup?

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u/Coder_Witch — 2 days ago

Anyone know if Fliphand is legit for buying used phones in the UK?

I recently came across Fliphand while looking for a second-hand phone, but I haven't been able to find many reviews or much information about them online.

I'm mainly looking for a used phone that hasn't been refurbished, as I'd prefer one with its original parts if possible. Fliphand seems to have a few phones in my price range, so I'm thinking about giving them a try.

For anyone who's ordered from them, how was the phone overall? Did it match the description, and have you run into any problems after using it for a while?

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u/Coder_Witch — 3 days ago

How much laptop charge do you get from a bank this size?

Not really a power bank person, but I travel with a MacBook Pro a few times a year and I'm tired of hunting for outlets at airports.

Looking at a 25,000mAh/100W one. It probably won't fully charge a laptop from empty, but for work trips that's not really the point, being able to top off the laptop or phone without hunting for an outlet at the gate seems worth it.

For anyone using something this size with a laptop, what does it realistically get you?

u/Coder_Witch — 8 days ago