Xray
11-21-2015, 01:02 AM
My apologies, really no appropriate sub forum for this as it is not SB or even CNC related ,, But alot of guys including myself are into many other things, thought someone here might share some insight.
Saw these displayed at a funeral home and they blew me away. I know these are not new, have been around for years. But I think the level of detail they are capable of has grown quite a bit since the last time I paid any attention to them.
They are apparently laser etched in crystal blocks. I have looked around a bit, seems all machines are from offshore outfits, most you have to request pricing. Anyone know of a domestic manufacturer of these machines, or reliable offshore outfit ?
[And yes, I am ready for sticker shock]
These ranged in price from $400-$500 upper row, $200-$300 lower, and 1 small keychain design you can see on the lower left block for $40. Of course you will get raked with anything having to do with a funeral, so lets assume half the price real world. I can see quite a market for these things and I doubt if many outfits do them.
Saw these displayed at a funeral home and they blew me away. I know these are not new, have been around for years. But I think the level of detail they are capable of has grown quite a bit since the last time I paid any attention to them.
They are apparently laser etched in crystal blocks. I have looked around a bit, seems all machines are from offshore outfits, most you have to request pricing. Anyone know of a domestic manufacturer of these machines, or reliable offshore outfit ?
[And yes, I am ready for sticker shock]
These ranged in price from $400-$500 upper row, $200-$300 lower, and 1 small keychain design you can see on the lower left block for $40. Of course you will get raked with anything having to do with a funeral, so lets assume half the price real world. I can see quite a market for these things and I doubt if many outfits do them.