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I’m a bit of two minds about laser woodworking.

My husband and I do mailbox decorations using images we get from the net. My husband uses a program to convert the image to computer language and we take this out to the shop. We put this into a computer and watch as the program guides a laser torch that cuts the design out of sheet metal. We then weld the piece on an attachment arm for the mailbox. We use an overhead projector to mark the salient points of the design and then I paint both sides of the piece.

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We add 3-D stuff, like the tubing above. My point is that although it’s a lot of work, we have borrowed the image, obviously, and then used a computer to cut it out for us. The only part done by hand is the welding and the painting.

These images are gorgeous. These are done by people using computers to create the images for them.

The images are incredible. The pieces are done very well, displayed well, and will look beautiful wherever displayed.

You can ask for custom designs from the artists, and they can create a piece using almost any image.

They are powerful.

I’m just a bit sad that people who actually carve images from wood MAY be at a disadvantage because their work cannot be as precise and detailed as these. It takes forever, essentially, to actually carve something, and they MIGHT be priced out of the market.

I’m glad that these are available because more people can enjoy beautiful things. I hope there are enough people with disposable income who can appreciate and buy the work of BOTH.

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