Import Laser - Revision history

Jondale: /* Choosing a Laser */

2019-07-15T03:16:42Z

Choosing a Laser

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:16, 15 July 2019
Line 7:		Line 7:
	\|-		\|-
	\| Size		\| Size
	\| 1200mm x 900mm		\| >=1200mm x 900mm
	\| This is a common size for Chinese lasers and is a large step up for us.		\| This is a common size for Chinese lasers and is a large step up for us.
	\|-		\|-

2019-07-14T04:42:21Z

Choosing a Laser

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:42, 14 July 2019
Line 41:		Line 41:
	\|}		\|}

	All three came in at around $3500-$3800 shipped by sea to our local city. All three I believe would have been good choices but ultimately we chose the G.Weike LC1390 for $3500+$300 shipped by sea.		All three came in at around $3500-$3800 shipped by sea to our local city. All three I believe would have been good choices but ultimately we chose the G.Weike LC1390 (1300x900) for $3500+$300 shipped by sea.

	=Payment and Escrow=		=Payment and Escrow=

2019-07-11T02:02:05Z

Hauling

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:02, 11 July 2019
Line 160:		Line 160:
	My very rough calculation is that by shipping it via sea instead of using DHL, we saved about $800 but took 5 weeks longer.		My very rough calculation is that by shipping it via sea instead of using DHL, we saved about $800 but took 5 weeks longer.

	=Hauling=		=Hauling and Unloading=
	The local receiver loaded it for us onto a utility trailer.		The local receiver loaded it for us onto a utility trailer.

2019-07-11T01:49:22Z

Hauling

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:49, 11 July 2019
Line 165:		Line 165:
	[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>
	[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>


			We delicately unloaded it with wood planks and about 20 people.<br>
	[[Image:laser-unloading.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:laser-unloading.jpg\|500px]]<br>


			Now the fun begins.<br>
	[[Image:laser-so-much-room.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:laser-so-much-room.jpg\|500px]]<br>

	=Conversion=		=Conversion=
	[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]		[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]

2019-07-11T01:47:28Z

Hauling

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:47, 11 July 2019
Line 163:		Line 163:
	The local receiver loaded it for us onto a utility trailer.		The local receiver loaded it for us onto a utility trailer.

	[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]		[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>
	[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]		[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>
			[[Image:laser-unloading.jpg\|500px]]<br>
			[[Image:laser-so-much-room.jpg\|500px]]<br>

	=Conversion=		=Conversion=
	[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]		[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]

2019-07-09T21:10:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:10, 9 July 2019
Line 165:		Line 165:
	[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]		[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]
	[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]		[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]

			=Conversion=
			[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]

2019-07-09T20:55:28Z

Cost, Customs, and Fees

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:55, 9 July 2019
Line 157:		Line 157:
	The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>		The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>
	So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door in Knoxville, TN to '''$5660.60'''		So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door in Knoxville, TN to '''$5660.60'''

			My very rough calculation is that by shipping it via sea instead of using DHL, we saved about $800 but took 5 weeks longer.

	=Hauling=		=Hauling=

2019-07-09T20:51:25Z

Cost, Customs, and Fees

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:51, 9 July 2019
Line 156:		Line 156:

	The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>		The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>
	So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door at '''$5660.60'''		So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door in Knoxville, TN to '''$5660.60'''

	=Hauling=		=Hauling=

2019-07-09T20:49:45Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:49, 9 July 2019
Line 157:		Line 157:
	The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>		The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>
	So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door at '''$5660.60'''		So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door at '''$5660.60'''

			=Hauling=
			The local receiver loaded it for us onto a utility trailer.

			[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]
			[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]

2019-07-09T15:38:05Z

Cost, Customs, and Fees

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:38, 9 July 2019
Line 68:		Line 68:


	'''Alibaba Trade Assurance'''		'''Alibaba Trade Assurance'''<br>
			The cost of the laser, the shipping cost, and the transaction fee by Alibaba.
	{\| class='wikitable'		{\| class='wikitable'
	\|-		\|-
Line 80:		Line 81:
	\| 112.10		\| 112.10
	\|-		\|-
			\| TOTAL
			\| '''$3912.10'''
	\|}		\|}
	~~$3912.10~~


	'''Broker (clearitusa.com)'''		'''Broker (clearitusa.com)'''<br>
			We had the option of using the broker to pay the fees (for a $10 fee) to the port authority or sending a wire ($30 bank fee). Most of these fees are those things passed through them to us. The broker's fees for their services are listed in here as well and totaled around $150.
	{\| class='wikitable'		{\| class='wikitable'
	\| ISF FILING FEE		\| ISF FILING FEE
Line 118:		Line 121:
	\| CLASSIFICATION OF MERCHANDISE		\| CLASSIFICATION OF MERCHANDISE
	\| 10.00		\| 10.00
			\|-
			\| TOTAL
			\| '''$1423.50'''
	\|}		\|}
	~~$1423.50~~


	'''Shipper (CTL)'''		'''Shipper (CTL)'''<br>
			The shipper also had some fees to pass along.
	{\| class='wikitable'		{\| class='wikitable'
	\| CHASSIS FEE		\| CHASSIS FEE
Line 145:		Line 151:
	\| 25.00		\| 25.00
	\|-		\|-
			\| TOTAL
			\| '''$250.00'''
	\|}		\|}
	$~~250~~.00
			The local port also has a $75 handling charge.<br>
			So that brings the total cost to get the laser to our door at '''$5660.60'''

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:49, 11 July 2019
Line 165:		Line 165:
	[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:forklift-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>
	[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:loaded-laser.jpg\|500px]]<br>


			We delicately unloaded it with wood planks and about 20 people.<br>
	[[Image:laser-unloading.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:laser-unloading.jpg\|500px]]<br>


			Now the fun begins.<br>
	[[Image:laser-so-much-room.jpg\|500px]]<br>		[[Image:laser-so-much-room.jpg\|500px]]<br>

	=Conversion=		=Conversion=
	[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]		[[Convert Laser\|See our page on converting the laser controller and firmware]]