Is there such thing as an affordable laser cutter or electronic cutter? Trouble with Architectural Models…?
I have to build models constantly for my Architecture classes, and I cant fathom how conveinent a laser cutter would be. I would like something that you could hook up to your computer, draw out shapes and have it cut out of thin wood or chip board. I know laser cutters are wildly expensive, but there is this craft cutter on the model now called the Cricut. You can see what im talking about here if you dont know what it is..
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog_old.jsp?CATID=166365
This clearly only cuts paper and it seems like it only cuts pre-set stuff. But my question is, is there anything out there that is relatively affordable (under $500) that would cut out custom shapes from wood or thick cardboard? Thanks!
Suggested Reading:
Creative Wooden Boxes from the Scroll Saw: 28 Useful & Surprisingly Easy-to-Make ProjectsReaders searching for unique and interesting box projects for the scroll saw need look no further! Carole Rothman, author of the best-selling Woo... Read More >
Related Posts
Don’t be lazy! All of us who went through architecture school had to build a crap-ton of models. It is a skill that is very fulfilling and I actually miss building them. The process of building them by hand is also invaluable to the design process. As you build them, you tinker with different aspects and might find something that suits your design better. Don’t wimp out!