{"product_id":"drh-suamico-wi-jacks","title":"Laser Engraving in Suamico, Wisconsin | Demo Room Host - Jack S.","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/span\u003e The date and time requested is subject to change based on the Host's preference and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003eABOUT THE MACHINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMachine Type:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMF1624-60 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/omtech.com\/products\/60w-co2-laser-engraver-with-16-x-24-working-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e60W CO2 Laser Engraver\u003c\/a\u003e with 16\" x 24\" Working Area\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003eABOUT THE HOST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOMTech Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBio: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to my laser heaven!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMy name is Jack Schindhelm, and I’m excited to share my wonderful retirement hobby with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBefore retiring in 2011, I worked full-time for 40 years: 28 years as an Industrial and Technology \u0026amp; Engineering Teacher (grades 6–12), and 12 years as a Patternmaker in the foundry industry. In my teaching career, I covered woodworking, drafting, printing, computers, metalworking, machine shop, welding, and advanced CNC machining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter retirement, I wanted to keep my mind active and decided to purchase a laser. In 2014, I bought my first laser from another company and used it for over eight years. Although I appreciated their technical support, the machines had many issues, and they always charged for shipping—something OMTech doesn’t do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMy first machine was a 40-watt CO₂ laser that cost $5,000, and my second was a 45-watt model for $3,400. Eventually, I realized I needed a better-quality laser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn 2022, I found OMTech and bought the MF1220-50R laser for $2,447.58 with Lightburn. It has the same workspace as my old machine but is six times more robust. The OMTech machine is mostly steel (not plastic like my previous lasers), and replacement parts cost much less. For example, I paid $500 for a 45-watt tube before, but only $169 for a 50-watt tube from OMTech.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn January 2025, I faced a computer connection issue with my OMTech laser. After several troubleshooting sessions with their wonderful support team, they confirmed it was a warranty-covered problem that started in August 2024. OMTech sent me a brand-new laser at no cost and even provided a shipping label to return the old one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eI now have my new laser, which is the same size as my old one but 4” taller and far better engineered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI decided to volunteer as a Demo Room Host for three reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1️⃣ When I was searching for a new laser, I saw the closest demo room was in Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2️⃣ As a retired machinist and teacher, I recognize quality when I see it—and I wanted to share this amazing machine with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003e3️⃣ I’ve learned a lot along the way and want to help others avoid the mistakes I made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLastly, I don’t use my laser for profit. 100% of the money I make goes to charity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003eABOUT THE DEMO ROOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkspace Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousehold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheelchair Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Public Parking\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #01419a;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -1px; top: 185.108px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OMTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49288658747546,"sku":"DRH-JACK-00","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/drh-suamico-wi-jacks","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}