Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Thinking about starting a laser business and wondering which machine gives you the most flexibility?
In this video, I’m breaking down why a CO2 gantry laser is the best laser for most small businesses. If you want to engrave and cut a wide range of materials, make products that actually sell, and start with a machine that can grow with your business, a CO2 gantry laser is hard to beat.
I’ll walk through what makes CO2 gantry lasers so versatile, the types of products you can make, and why this style of machine is often the smartest place to start for beginners and business owners alike.
Whether you want to make signs, leather patches, tumblers, gifts, acrylic products, wood projects, or custom orders, this is the laser setup I recommend most often for people who want the most universal option.
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XRF - 1laser.com/products/onelaser-xrf-desktop-laser-machine?sca_ref=10053141.1zp8EjLd81&utm_source=kols&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=kolpromotions
Hydra Gen 1 - 1laser.com/products/onelaser-hydra-9-laser-engraving-machine?sca_ref=10053141.1zp8EjLd81&utm_source=kols&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=kolpromotions
Hydra Gen 2 - 1laser.com/products/hydra-9-gen-2-70w-rf-co2-dual-laser-machine?sca_ref=10053141.1zp8EjLd81&utm_source=kols&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=kolpromotions
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PiBurn Grip 2 - lensdigital.com/products/piburn-grip-2?ref=BEARDEDBUILDS
If this video helped, hit subscribe and drop a comment with what kind of products you want to make with a CO2 laser.
Thinking about starting a laser business and wondering which machine gives you the most flexibility?
In this video, I’m breaking down why a CO2 gantry laser is the best laser for most small businesses. If you want to engrave and cut a wide range of materials, make products that actually sell, and start with a machine that can grow with your business, a CO2 gantry laser is hard to beat.
I’ll walk through what makes CO2 gantry lasers so versatile, the types of products you can make, and why this style of machine is often the smartest place to start for beginners and business owners alike.
Whether you want to make signs, leather patches, tumblers, gifts, acrylic products, wood projects, or custom orders, this is the laser setup I recommend most often for people who want the most universal option.
OneLaser Facebook Community -
facebook.com/groups/onelaserofficial
👇 Machines Mentioned - Affiliate Links
OneLaser Discount code - BEARDEDBUILDS
XRF - 1laser.com/products/onelaser-xrf-desktop-laser-machine?sca_ref=10053141.1zp8EjLd81&utm_source=kols&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=kolpromotions
Hydra Gen 1 - 1laser.com/products/onelaser-hydra-9-laser-engraving-machine?sca_ref=10053141.1zp8EjLd81&utm_source=kols&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=kolpromotions
Hydra Gen 2 - 1laser.com/products/hydra-9-gen-2-70w-rf-co2-dual-laser-machine?sca_ref=10053141.1zp8EjLd81&utm_source=kols&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=kolpromotions
Lensdigital Discount Code - BEARDEDBUILDS
PiBurn Grip 2 - lensdigital.com/products/piburn-grip-2?ref=BEARDEDBUILDS
If this video helped, hit subscribe and drop a comment with what kind of products you want to make with a CO2 laser.
