If you have few old DVD drives and an Arduino Uno you can make a simple laser engraver for some 15 USD. The supporting frame can be 3d printed or made from any material you can hack.
Here is the video of the same design with standard frame:
All files can be found at:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:375828
Detailed instructions are at:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-laser-engraver/?ALLSTEPS
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