Online laser cutting by upload and quote

Hobbyists, makers, designers, small product businesses and anyone who needs a custom cut part without owning a laser.

Quote by material, size and cutting time, plus postage. A minimum order charge keeps tiny jobs worthwhile.

• Checking and fixing customer design files
• Clear written communication
• Packing and posting orders safely

• Distance selling rules: check your obligations on refunds, cancellations and made-to-order goods
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Customers may upload copyrighted designs, so set terms and check before cutting
• Poor files cause wasted material, so set clear terms on who pays for errors
• Fire safety and extraction in whatever space you use

Startup costs are typically around £2,500 to £12,000, depending on whether you buy your own laser, the website or marketplace setup, materials, packaging and insurance. These are estimates, so plan around your own approach.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on the orders you win, your pricing and how many hours you can work. These are estimates, not guarantees, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check distance selling rules on refunds, cancellations and made-to-order goods. Also check copyright on customers' uploaded designs, public liability and product liability insurance, fire safety and extraction in your space, and set clear terms on who pays for file errors.