EtchCompass — A Laser-Buying Compass for Small Shops

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EtchCompass organizes a laser purchase around process fit rather than brand selection: CO₂, fiber, MOPA, and UV are separated before material, workspace, exhaust, accessory, and cost questions are considered. Its sample fit brief specifies wood signs, clear acrylic, a CO₂ process, a workshop location, batch work, and a minimum 500 × 300 mm work area. The site also distinguishes verified prices from editable operating assumptions and labels an evidence desk with a 3 SEP 2026 date.