Lee Maisel: artist, gentleman |
BJCS: Tell me about laser engraving. How did you get started with it?
Lee Maisel: I was a computer network engineer for 25 years, and kind of burned out with it. A few years ago, I was watching the TV show "The Screen Savers" on TechTV, and they had a small laser engraver machine and were making some great stuff with it! I wanted one! I understand lasers, as I was interested in lasers as a kid and read a lot about them. We decided in 2008 to invest in a machine, and went to some of the manufacturers and looked at their setups, and decided on an Epilog Laser, which is American made in Colorado. Spent a few months learning how to use it, testing on different materials, etc.
BJCS: Is this your full-time gig, or do you do something else?
LM: Full time; wife has medical issues, so working from home helps a lot.
BJCS: Do you own a Toughbook?
LM: I own 2 CF-30 MK2 Toughbooks, and had a CF-28 I gave to my nephew. They are the coolest laptops ever! I also engrave a fair amount of them for government organizations.
LM: Having the laser, I am constantly customizing my stuff, and figured I could easily replace the badge, and if I get tired of what I made, I can rip it off and make something new!
I didn't even think of selling them, originally. I just made mine and posted it [to a message board], and people were interested (not that I mind selling them!).
BJCS: Which Toughbook models do you make badges for?
LM: Any, as long as someone can provide me with exact dimensions and a photo of the original.
BJCS: What kind of materials do you use?
LM: I use wood, acrylic, different plastics, whatever. Depends on what someone wants!
BJCS: What kind of materials do you use?
LM: I use wood, acrylic, different plastics, whatever. Depends on what someone wants!
BJCS: How much do you charge for custom Toughbook badges?
LM: $20, including shipping, unless someone wants to buy a bunch of them that are the same, then the price per [badge] goes way down.
BJCS: Do you design the badges yourself, or do people send you artwork?
LM: I design mine, but people can send me what they want, and I will try my best to accommodate them.
BJCS: Where should I direct folks who might want to buy one of your custom badges?
LM: My website is abqlaserengraving.com. or they can email me at abqlaser@dynasytes.com
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