I’m excited to see what you create on this machine. I’m a senior lady that loves watching creators/ renovations, all the fun stuff that I wish we would have had access to in our younger years. Thank you for sharing. Love all the changes you have made on this homestead.

Your channel has lead my daughter to starting a laser business. She is constantly having me watch your channel and to learn from you. Great work really love your calm and joyful attitude.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

That is so awesome!

@richardzicarelli3193

3 ай бұрын

I agree…. Stay humble Sam. We love it!

"I want to future-proof myself from myself" I can relate so much to these words. I have a constant battle dealing with past-me 😂 So excited for you and your new laser! Keep up the great content, Sam.

Now understand the need for 20'x32' workshop. Best of luck with all your endeavors.

Nice. This is the one I bought last April. No regrets at all. Great machine and worked right out of the crate without needing a million little adjustments here or there.

This is the exact "ultimate" machine I am working toward for my shop so I am sitting here drooling but also excited that you will be using it so I can learn with you before starting on my own. So happy for you!

Yea. We got to see Angela on the video!

Congratulations Sam. You are going to love working with that machine. I bought a Cloudray 7050 50 watt laser about a year ago and haven't looked back. Mine was a bugger to get into my basement. I had to roll it over on it's back to get it through the door. Not an easy feat as it weighs in at about 550 lbs. Once in, roll it back over and attach the legs. I hope you make a ton of money with it.

IF I WAS SMART LIKE YOU, I WOULD BUY ONE OF THOSE.

I have the Boss 80 watt. The Thunder is a good choice too! Can’t wait to see what you will be making!

So happy to see that you went with a Thunder laser. They are an amazing company from sales to support. Just working on getting one myself.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Loving all the new toys and looking forward to seeing what you create with that beauty.

Sky is the limit with what you are now capable off. Congratulations. I guessed it right do I get a hat. Lol

Welcome to the Thunder family! 51/130 here, you will love it!

@Samcraftcom

3 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you!

I love my Thunder same size as your. To get the laser in our house my hubby thought it would be easier to cut a hole in the side of the house😂 vs taking the top part off. Have fun.

Sam congratulations on you new thunder co2 100W laser. You have red this and deserve to take your business to the next level of your dream.

@RoyWCanada

4 ай бұрын

It should read you have earned this. See I should have checked comment.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Congrats Sam!

Looks like a BEAST! Cant wait to see more.

What a great addition to the empire!

Great addition to the shop. Good luck!

Cool new machine congratulations on that looks awesome and great to use

Right on good job samcraft

Awesome machine! Congrats.

Certainly admire how integrated that machine is. I built a similar spec (larger bed) one on my channel and getting that right is not easy.

Congratulations Sam! You got this!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Congratulations Sam

I nailed it. THunder for the win. Excited for you. Have fun.

Congratulations on your new toy/tool!!! ✌️💖🙏🤜

Congratulations Sam!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Great laser I’ve had mine for a couple of years and love it!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear it!

Wow! Sam thats quite a machine! I can’t wait to see what you will make with it!

Welcome to the club!

congratulations! looks like a game changer

The look on your face when you said “One Hundred Watt!”

Thats sweet, congrats!

What a great piece of equipment. I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you build with it.

Very nice Sam keep it up

So happy for you and your new machine, how awesome is that! Can’t wait to see what you have to offer from this new tool 👍

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

You and me both!

I bought a building with a garage door. My laser engraving area is 40"x63". Now that was fun...

Incredible 😊

Sam , so cool! I'm excited to see you get the Thunder. Until I get mine, I will learn vicariously through you. Great video!

Congratulations Sam that looks like a powerhouse of a machine! Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

You and me both!

Nailed it 👍🏻.

Congratulations on the new laser. Looking forward to seeing projects you have for it.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

You and me both!

So awesome! Good for you!!!!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Wow, that’s a big boy! I’m sure it will do great for you!

Congratulations on your new machine! Great job on the un-boxing and setup! Well done!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

When a machine has that many warning labels you know it means business.

👍😃Danke für das Video. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum neuen Laser. Ich hatte mal einen ähnlichen in 60 Watt. Das war eine Power Maschine.

Just got my first real laser! Xtool s1 and I’m excited to use it! Next up will have to be something like this it possibly a fiber laser

Congratulations Sam...You will love it. I have a 51 100, absolute workhorse

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

Very nice Sam cool 😎

That sure is a nice machine. Thunder has great domestic service as well.

Looking forward to seeing some new products from that monster.

Sam I've had this exact system for about 2.5 years - it's been absolutely flawless and so much fun. You will love it. One suggestion - buy a California Air compressor like the 8010 - It's only a couple hundred dollars and is incredibly quiet and a big upgrade from the one that came with the Laser. Have fun.

@thesplinteredfinger

4 ай бұрын

I have the same California air, you will thank yourself

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

I'll check it out!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Do you use an air dryer with it?

@scottismail6311

4 ай бұрын

@@Samcraftcom If I know what you mean - the moisture trap that goes between the Compressor and the Laser - I did for a long time but I haven't had that connected for a few months - with that said I think it led to the only minor issue I've ever had. One of the solenoids got stuck open (so it wouldn't stop the air in between running files) and I think that was directly due to me disconnecting this trap and moisture getting in. I took the solenoid apart and cleaned it and it works fine now, but now I know why they recommend one of those traps, so it's worth it.

super nice

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

Sam! Great video… I took a stab at guessing what you purchased from the last video. And I guessed right! I’ve heard nothing but great things about those lasers and wish you the best of luck and much success with it Looking forward to your next video.

@HalfAssHomestead

4 ай бұрын

I do believe that this is a sponsored video, much like the rest. Trust me when I say this. My OmTech 60 watt CO2 laser was nearly $4,000 out of pocket. People who make laser videos attract those who make lasers to showcase their products.

That is about the same size as my OmTech 60watt CO2 laser. I didn't have the advantage of doors and tractor. We had to remove the base to squeeze it in, and then reassemble after. Not an easy task. Plus, here in NY I have to run it off a Commercial Water Cooler. Mine vents off the side rather than the back.

I’m amazed at how you just know , did you have demonstrations or just looked at paperwork

Although I have no clue what this thing does… I’m guessing congrats are in order and wish you luck in your endeavor…I’ll be looking forward to learning more….Enjoy your new toy! 😊

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Looks like a quality built machine. Would like to see what you make and sell with it.

Nice

I've been looking at the Thunder Lasers for some time. Some helpful tips for your set up are on another channel. Simply Sallie has 2 larger Thunder lasers and they go step by step on the added features they have added. Just thought it might help. Have fun with that laser!

Awesome thank you for the preview, please post what time you stop smiling about that toy. Looks like the P2 is on borrowed time barring some major glitch.

Hi Sam. Congratulations on the new machine. Can’t wait to see what projects you make. Want to sell that sweet Xtool P2 system you recently did a few videos on? I wish I had the room for the Thunder but sadly I do not. The P2 is about as large a machine as I can have for the time being. Willing to travel for pickup.

👍

Replace those tyraps with hose clamps. They will fail! Also, if you get too much scorching consider using a real compressor instead of that fishtank pump on steroids. BTW, congrats on the Thunder!!

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

I'm already looking towards the air compressor! :) The scorching is pretty heavy on this machine.

You know those zip ties are not the right clamp for those water lines into the laser. Get some proper worm clamps. Love the machine.

How did you get it in the new shop? wasn't that your old shop you first rolled it into?

Xtool needs to make a big machine already 😢

If you need it deeper you should be able to take out both the honeycomb and the blades to make your own supports on the crumb tray.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@Walsfeo

4 ай бұрын

We use a Thunder Nova 24 at work all the time. If you have any questions I'd be thrilled to help. @@Samcraftcom

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I knew it was a large Co2, but wasn't sure what brand. I WISH I had a Thunder, but couldn't afford it, had to go with a cheaper Chinese 100w model.

I was about to say you're missing a co2 laser.

Does it come with the chiller and air assist and the vent? I might have missed it if you did say that

I bet you will still have your 1st laser to depend on (haha)

Did you get rotisserie for it?

Hey Sam, Great Video!! How are you liking the new Thunder ? This is the machine I am looking into. Have you tried cutting 1/2” material ? Do you think this machine is capable of cutting 1/2” pine?

@Samcraftcom

2 ай бұрын

To be honest, I love this machine. But to be fair, I've also never used any of its competitors or another large format machine like this. I've not tried 1/2" yet, but will put that on my short list to test out in a video!

@Mark-oj7yt

2 ай бұрын

@@Samcraftcom Would it be safe to say, that this is thus far your favorite laser in your shop ?

For the last 24 years I have owned and operated only air-cooled RF laser sourced CO2 machines in my business. The liquid-cooled glass tube Chinese machines always had a much lower quality to their raster engraving but decent vector cutting capability. These Thunder engravers are dirt cheap so I understand the attraction from that standpoint but aren’t you sacrificing the quality of your output? Have the Chinese done something to improve the quality of their glass tube laser output?

Someone is going to be busy.

Hi sam go

What, no video of the trip into the tunnel? LOL

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Can’t go spoiling the surprise for ya! 😂

@ericjohnson1008

4 ай бұрын

@@Samcraftcom LOL

I love your channel, but with as big your channel/sales are, why wouldn't you buy a professional laser? Trotec/Epilog? There is no comparison on speed, beam quality, not to mention the fact you don't need a chiller.

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

I've heard nothing but issues or problems with Epilog, not to mention their prices are INSANE. The Thunder is a fraction of the price and just as good of a machine in my opinion.

Did I see this was made in China? Just asking….

@user-ec7xg1qp3k

4 ай бұрын

Yup

@HalfAssHomestead

4 ай бұрын

They all are. They just get rebranded for the companies here that sell them.

@user-ec7xg1qp3k

4 ай бұрын

@@HalfAssHomestead so the USA doesn’t manufacture any laser’s?

That's a lot of laser for 10K dollars....

@Samcraftcom

4 ай бұрын

Compared to the other machines in my shop and their price points it sure is!

Hey buddy, hope I didn't overlook this info if you mentioned it, but I'm looking at getting one of those 16x16' (or larger) sheds from home depot eventually just for my lasering...do you think I need to reinforce the floors at all? Not sure how your shop is built, but I'm mere weeks away from getting my 35 (or 51 if I decide to go that big)...as always, thank you for the videos.

Wish I had one of those! Looks like a great machine! Maybe some day