This is not a formal proposal, at this point just a collection of possible ideas and whatnot.

Notes:
  * Unless a big corporate sponsor is making us a donation or *really* good deal, I'd venture the most we could realistically afford is in the 40W range.
  * What will the SHFD think?

Possible lasers
  * eBay "K40" style laser
    * Pro: Cheap ($4-500?)
    * Con: Windows-software only (in stock configuration, anyway)
    * Pro: Upgradeable over time (replace electronics w/SmoothieBoard, other improvements)
    * [[https://roques.xyz/?p=75|Example modifications]]
  * GlowForge
    * Con: Kinda pricy (3-6000)
  * Epilog
    * Con: Expensive ($12K?)
    * Pro: Really nice
    * Pro: Industry Standard
  * Full Spectrum Laser
    * Con: Kinda expensive ($3500+)
  * LightObject
    * Con: Slightly expensive ($3000+)
  * LaserSaur
    * Con: DIY
    * Con: Somewhat expensive (on the order of $6-7K)
    * Pro: actually 100W, rather than 40
  * Buildlog.net
    * Con: DIY
  * G Weike
  * Random used find
    * Con: Used (tube could be just about dead)
    * Con: 
    * Pro: Could be a really good deal