Andy. My garage in the winter could possibly get down to around zero. Can you add antifreeze to the distilled water to safe guard the chiller? Also you said you take the chiller indoors if it gets cold. Isn’t there water left inside the laser? Or does all the water empty into the chiller when a job is done?
@robertdiffin9136
Жыл бұрын
Great review! So happy to watch the fabulous growth of your channel and business.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support! 👊
@travisg1759
Жыл бұрын
For the materials that can bow I 3D printed some pegs that fit snugly in the honeycomb with a two-step cap on it that works great as a registration marker and a hold down.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
I've thought about using something like this. The only problem is when I'm using the entire bed capacity. The entire honeycomb is covered.
@travisg1759
Жыл бұрын
@@AndyBirdBuilds IS there enough margin on the sides to use a magnet with a washer glued to the top?
@JohnMarkClark
Жыл бұрын
Excited to see what all you guys keep making! Great review
@vabearhunter401
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos!! My Wife and I just received our Thunder Nova 24 and are excited to get busy!! Look forward to see more reviews of your Thunder
@Ziayerin
8 ай бұрын
How are u liking the Nova? I was thinking of getting the thunderbolt but am now considering the Nova
@goodscustomfurniture
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy.
@RonMarshallrone
Жыл бұрын
Great machine, just my second 100w laser myself early Decmember(Omtech 40x 24) but still haven't had a chance to set it up. Next week it will happen. :) Great video
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@VoeltnerWoodworking
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new toy. That was a TON of offcuts. Whoa. You’ve been busy.
@Mark-oj7yt
5 ай бұрын
How are you enjoying the Thunder Laser 100 watt? Would you still recommend this laser today ?
@AndyBirdBuilds
5 ай бұрын
Yes! We've put this thing through a lot of production. Still running strong!
@justinthompson7407
3 ай бұрын
How are these supposed to fit through doors?
@brevs8387
Жыл бұрын
Did anyone notice the "crumbs" in the door when he went to close it back up from cleaning out the tray? What was that giraffe/camel-looking thing in the lip of the door? @8:43 😀
@TheLaserKings
Жыл бұрын
It’s a camel sitting down
@quinettabrown8836
Жыл бұрын
I love this
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Hope it was helpful!
@aragorndedolor4171
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, in your video "new shop tour" you mentioned that you can cut 3 complete lanterns per hour on your glowforge laser. Unfortunately you didn't complete the full cut on your tunder laser. So how much does your new 100W laser speed up the complete cut with similar results compared to the glowforge? Double up to 6 per hour? Or is the speed comparable to the glowforge, the main difference is you aren't running your machine to it's maximum capacity?
@BarkSportCrafts
Жыл бұрын
Did you look at the Aeon before deciding on the Thunder? I am buying a laser soon.
@stevegrimes5105
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Have you had any issues with low temperatures in the winter or humidity in the summer in the garage?
@AndyBirdBuilds
8 ай бұрын
You got it! Personally I have not, but I've heard some people do.
@henryoppermann134
7 ай бұрын
Who does better?
@gaiustacitus4242
Жыл бұрын
Hobbyists should not buy expensive laser machines for several reasons, but one major reason. The gas insider laser tubes leaks out over time (known as "outgassing") even if not used. Outgassing results in a reduction of output, and over time the tube will need to be replaced even if it sits idle most of the time. The worst thing a hobbyist can do is to invest in equipment that requires periodic cash outlays just to keep it running.
@slange455
Жыл бұрын
Well people always spend more on hobbies and don’t usually worry about cost since most hobbies are for fun not necessarily profit
@steinbierz
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Is there a jig available that can be used in the upper left corner so that you are always indexing to that spot instead of just eyeballing the placement? Thanks.
@myhoneyshandmade1077
Жыл бұрын
For my laser I cut out an l shaped square. It fits against the top and side. Just snug up your work piece to it.
@torodatruth
Жыл бұрын
weird question regarding the chiller. is it a closed loop of water (like a water cooled pc)? if so, whats to keep you from putting radiator coolant in there that withstands the super low temps (plus all of the other advantages like minimum corrosion etc)...? (ps, i have ZERO experience with lasers outside of using some in college just curious)
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Some people do this, but the manufacturer doesn't recommend it
@foundrylabz
Жыл бұрын
Great video, great review of a good laser machine too. How about that discord link?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Here you go CNC Inner Circle - patreon.com/andybirdbuilds Free Discord Server - discord.gg/qdWjGvwKuj
@Aidenn23
Жыл бұрын
the irony of the part about auto focusing the laser being out of focus in the camera is not lost on me.
@rjones04061987
Жыл бұрын
As nice as this laser is I'll stick with my Speedy 300 by Trotec. Very happy with it despite it being 20 watts less than this one but still a VERY competent machine for my needs. Congrats on the laser and looking forward to seeing what you create with it!
@Yukam1912
Жыл бұрын
Trotec us very expensive even though i dont even have a thunder😮
@CobyMcConnell
Жыл бұрын
what made you choose Thunder over brands?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Value
@stephenlipton525
Жыл бұрын
sorta think the coolerrrr should've been included in the footprint
@jessepadron5499
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if there’s a good amount of business for this. I run a print shop and never been ask for this…
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
I think there is
@maccaslasher
7 ай бұрын
For the price they charge it would need to take it up 10 levels
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