Austin replaced his CNC plasma table with a fiber laser to find out if laser cutting is really worth the upgrade. We compare cut quality, speed, precision, kerf, consumables, gas costs, safety, and more.

From installing an 1,800-pound laser in a one-car garage to making the first cuts, laser welding, laser cleaning, and testing thick plate, here’s what surprised me, and what I still miss about plasma cutting.

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