This is the way! I made a diy one that works well for my dust collector.
Nice thing about a laser cutter is the speed. They are much faster than a 3d printer for templates.
I started with K40 Whisperer, then after about a year I swapped out the control board and use Lightburn now.
I use inkcape usually for the initial designs.
Yep, I've done some router templates. And used it to help make accurate interior dimensions for boxes
Yep I cut up to 1/4 inch ply, but mostly I do 1/8th inch.
There is hope for the future.
Thanks for posting this, now I just need to figure out how to use my Mod powers to sticky it!
Definitely, if you've got the DIY Spirit I think it's a great option for folks.
I don't think it actually pulls too much current, compared to other power tools. It's powered off 115v, amps aren't super high. Less than most of my tools.
I have not used blender or a 3d printer but I would guess it's probably a lot easier to design since it's 2d. There is a little more planning maybe because you have to visual how the 2d plans will come together in real life.
I think you would have no problem if you are already doing 3d printing