It doesn’t take long looking at the selection in the tool section of most stores before you are lost in a dizzying array of products. Unfortunately, it also doesn’t take long before you begin thinking to yourself, why should I buy an expensive product when a less-expensive one will do for what I need? It’s true of not only tools, but a lot of other things as well.
The same can be said of cutters. Why buy an expensive laser cutter when a less-expensive traditional saw will work just as well? The truth is, it won’t, and all it takes is a look at all the lasers available from Boss Laser and even the greatest sceptic will see why. On the other hand, if you want to see a laser cutter in action before you buy, what follows are a few ideas for how you can see one in action.
Workshare Places
As it turns out, there are many people who might not have a use for a laser cutter or other tool. For these folks, there are workshare spaces where, for a reasonable fee, they can use tools to their liking. Artisans love to teach each other what they know, so the chances are good that anyone interested in investing in a laser cutter would be able to get a demonstration as well as have all their questions answered at a place of this sort.
Industrial Arts Courses
Even if you are not a student at a school, college, or university, it’s easy to find industrial arts courses where tools such as laser cutters are in common use. A quick phone call to an instructor at one of these institutions might lead to an invite to see a laser cutter in action, and maybe even some instruction in how they are used. The worst they can do is tell you no.
Laser Cutting Services
This one might be a little touchy since, after all, their business is to sell their services, but an inquiry at one of these types of businesses might lead to a general introduction to laser cutters. You don’t have to tell them that your purpose isn’t to buy their service, and you might still get your questions answered.
Hobbyists
Hobbyists love to tell others about their tools and what they know how to do, especially when they are the only one on their block who owns one. They say that there are seven degrees of separation between people, but when it comes to hobbyists, the chances are good that there are fewer than that. Why not call a friend to see if they or someone they know owns a laser cutter? Showing some enthusiasm for the tools they own or the knowledge they have can pay handsome dividends.
Manufacturers Reps
Anyone who might be interested in buying a piece of equipment would surely do well to ask a manufacturer’s rep about the products they offer. Who knows? They might even offer you the deal of the century if you decide to buy them.
