Makerspace Laser Cutting in Los Angeles
Makerspace Laser Cutting in Los Angeles: Professional Tools, No Membership
For creators and innovators in Los Angeles, the traditional makerspace model often comes with a catch: expensive monthly memberships and long waits for equipment. American Laser Cutter offers a smarter alternative. We provide makerspace-style laser cutting access in Downtown LA, but with a flexible rental model. You get the community capabilities of a shared workshop without the subscription fees.
The "Un-Makerspace" Advantage
While we love the makerspace spirit, we believe you shouldn't pay for time you don't use. Our studio is optimized for efficiency and accessibility.
Pay-As-You-Go: Forget the $150/month membership dues. With our rental service, you simply book a machine by the hour. If you only need to cut once a month, you only pay once a month.
Guaranteed Availability: In a typical makerspace, you might wait hours for a machine to open up. At our studio, appointments are booked in advance. When you arrive for your slot, the machine is yours—no waiting, no fighting for time.
Professional Maintenance: Makerspace equipment often suffers from heavy use and poor maintenance. Our lasers are owned and maintained by professional technicians, ensuring they are always aligned, calibrated, and running at peak power.
Upgrade Your Equipment
Many local makerspaces rely on "prosumer" or hobbyist-grade lasers (typically 40W-60W) to keep costs down. When you rent at American Laser Cutter, you are upgrading to industrial capacity.
100W+ CO₂ Power: Cut thicker, denser materials that would stall a standard makerspace laser. Our machines slice through 3/4" acrylic and hardwoods with ease.
48" x 60" Bed Size: Don't limit your designs to fit a small 12" x 24" hobby bed. Our large-format machines allow for full-scale architectural models, furniture prototyping, and large signage.
Commercial Ventilation: We utilize industrial fume extraction systems, ensuring a safe and smoke-free environment—a step up from the often dusty air of crowded shared shops.
How It Works
We keep the barrier to entry low so you can focus on making.
Book: Reserve your hourly slot online or via phone (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm).
Prep: Bring your vector files (.AI, .DXF, .PDF) and your material.
Make: After a mandatory safety orientation, you operate the machine yourself. Staff is on-hand for support, but the creative control is yours.
Access the Studio Today
Get the best parts of the makerspace laser cutting experience—the tools, the access, and the creativity—without the monthly bill.
Studio Location: 1319 South Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Book Your Bench: americanlaserco@gmail.com | 213-866-4738