Need advice on what machine to buy in th uk

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Steven61171
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Need advice on what machine to buy in th uk

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Hi
Newbie to the forum I've always had cnc machines and 3d printers and now I want to add a laser engraver to my collection.
I am retired due to ill health and am disabled so I use my hobbies as a pass time and to make a little pocket money I have read and watched that much information on laser machine I don't know what to do. I use mainly 3mm birch plywood and sometimes 4mm mdf and I've seen information were they say you need a c02 laser k40 type machine to cut through bu recently watched a video were he had the ortur 15w (4500mw)! Laser and he cut through 3mm ply with a few passes I don't mind making a few passes as I am not rushed for time.
The thing is I am unsure what to do as in the uk there isn't anybody selling the ortur machine I can get the c02 machine off amazon and my budget top line is £400 which doesn't sound like a lot but I don't need a professional unit and it wouldn't be used non stop only a few times a week.
Thanks in advance Steve
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