Epilog vs. Thunder

Great info, and great to see the comparison! There are tons of people out there sharing how they use lasers. While I still do my own thing, having the extra knowledge helps me improve my process, or may just help reinforce that my process is better for me and someone else might have something that works better for them. Group knowledge and sharing is awesome, the laser community wasn't anywhere near this open even just a year or two ago, it's come so far! The channels you mentioned are awesome, LA hobby guy is great for diode content (the machine I started with too) and I also learned an absolute TON from Laser Everything channel too, when I upgraded to a Co2 gantry + Galvo fiber laser. TONS of guides. Again, thanks for sharing Matt, the added perspective and comparison (and why they are both awesome in their own way) was great to see. Happy weekend everyone :)

Am I the only one that always adjusts Matt's videos to 1080p so I can get full BeardHD? haha Glad I got to see you again...in HD!

My wife is learning our x-tool 20w. She's made a lot of items and sold a few to friends and a couple through her website. Hopefully we will see decent sales at the craft shows this year. Now I need to find the time to use it myself and get our etsy store listing up. Thanks for that little kick in butt today. I needed it.

Write your goals & get out there and do something !! ❤ YES !!

Awesome video. Yes lahobbyguy is very good to watch he’s easy to understand , direct & goes slow enough to fallow. Lightburn is what I use. It has a cut library to save all you cut setting lahobby guy explains how to use it. I personally have an APlazer 2816 & I love it 👍🏻I enjoy watching your channel

Lightburn seems to be the de facto software to use across the board for 95% of the lasers out there so it's a very good thing tho learn. So glad I learned it! Besides Thunder I'd also look at Aeon. Based in Florida and also amazing customer service and support. I ended up putting my deposit down this week on an Aeon. Upwards I go!

Matt Absolutely rite about Thunder Lasers and making your money back and support always a Quick response. with more people like us willing to help each other the time is now to invest in the business. As far as ETSY I'm still struggling getting consistent volume. most of ours is all local!!! great video Matt :)

Another great video 👍

Hey Matt, We are looking at a Thunder, they have a Canadian based outlet as well. We are looking at the 60W unit simply because we can get it in our basement. We would LOVE the 100W, but we don't think it will fit down the stairs. AND it's heavy. As far as getting off our butts.......we are trying to get more sales......but we aren't that computer sales savy. Facebook page and market place don't do to bad.....our website just doesn't seem to do very well for some reason......BUT we are still working on that. My wife does the laser work, and I do the sign blanks and other woodworking items. Glad it's working out for you.

I'm not lazy "sniff" But I don't have Thunder either. I'd get one but I don't have a forklift to get it into my shop! Good info there, brother. Thanks for the all the tips!

I’ve been looking at Lazer equipment for some time and comparing. I even went to Epilogs’s office to look at the product. I don’t have room yet for the equipment. I like the dual operating units of Epilog. But I haven’t researched the market well enough to justify the cost of a unit. I’m concerned that the market is starting to be saturated with everyone getting lasers. But, that could be like home gym equipment too. Are they going to do anything with it? I’ve looked at AP Lazers too recently. They set you up with a turnkey operation. You did a really great job explaining the pros and cons. Thanks.

your right, my side business is not going to build its self. I made a deal with my sister that we both have to post at least 1 new thing to our own etsy's every week or the one that does not owes the other $5 and because of that im now (after almost 10 years of owning 3d printers) trying to learn a cad program instead of just using tinkercad to 3d model something you said in a video a couple weeks back started that deal with my sister and I :)

Thunder has a settings sheet for all wattages … i think its in the resource section of thunder. I use it for aeon settings and it really helps.

Love the content, new follower and looking to take the leap into the laser business with no experience 😅 Do you have any thoughts about Full Spectrum Laser or AP Laser? It’s a little scary, but I feel like go big or go home 😂

Do you use Epilog Job Manager Software? They have all the starter speeds and feeds listed in there as well.

I got one and I'm making things lol. Could you give any info on how you manage your Etsy store as far as ads and getting the most out of Etsy and traffic?

I’ve been thinking about getting an Omtech mf 55w co2 laser. From ur experience would u say that omtech a good choice?

Here is the link to the LA Hobby Guy. youtube.com/@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

Do you have a video about your ventilation system and the compressor you use? : )

Hello Matt, I am new to the laser stuff and was wondering what your thoughts on eyewear? Like do you look at the lasers when they are running? Have you had any issues with that at all or feel they are safe with just glasses on? Sorry I am a new sub and havent had time to watch all your videos yet.