Thanks guys... someone's gotta buy them, otherwise the rich vendors/manufacturers will be down slumming it with us poor users.
Unfortunately, the laser does as good, if not better job. Infinite choice of patterns and no tear out... however, to cover the char marks, it needs to be backfilled, Unfortunately, I found that my favourite blank (black palm) is too grainy to engrave. To get an even finish, it has to be backfilled with Timbermate, which is impossible (like concrete) to engrave. Note to myself: Maybe this Aqua Coat could work.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD