So you are interested in getting a laser cutter-engraver, and you are wondering about what dose it take to scratch build a building. Here is the first in a series of videos that I show how I do it. I am not an expert but have built a few buildings. The first part of the video is on researching buildings and a look at drawing one out to be cut.

Part two will be about engraving textures and how the laser understands the drawing.

Part three will be on what I learned about the laser and what I would look for in buying one. I will also show how to set up for a cut. 

Hope this is helpful for someone looking at this subject and I share what I have learned so far.

I am making my first model which calls for bending wire to make handrails etc.  Does anyone recommend any of the tools sold for this purpose in the Micromark catalog or other options?