Excellent work kibbler, Excellent work.

As for the stainless steel being hard to laser cut, I am not sure on that, as a mate of mine gave me a (would you believe it).
A Butterfly (You Must have a big telescope Captain ) that had been laser cut out of 2mm stainless steel, it was a gift for my daughter.
The detail was outstanding and very finely cut, the edges where square and sharp to.
Could just be different quality lasers?