June 2022

Getting Framed

I found a way to combine 3D printing with LASER engraving. LASER engraved items like cutting boards and tissue boxes are straight-forward. Take an engrave-able item and add engraving. A caveman could do it. I am looking at the flat panel line engravings I have been making. The actual engravings look great. But they are …

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Fired Up!

Working with my LASER engraver for a couple of days. Thought I would show off what I have been doing. The lead [photo is a Chevy Corvette C6, My neighbor has both a C6 and just acquired a C7. I gave his this engraving Only used my LASER for cutting thin paper. I bought a …

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Blowing Smoke

I may have a chance to do some LASER projects for profit. The opportunity may not develop, but it’s making me think of how I should manage such opportunities if the door opens. My present LASER is 5.5 watts output, diode type. A baby for doing any kind of commercial work. The penalty for low …

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Time Flies?

WOW! Time flies, really… Been away from LASER activity. Overcome by the Covid 3D Print bug. Need to get away from that for awhile. I think I am developing an allergy to PolyLactic Acid fumes. (A type of plastic used with 3D printing.) There is a lot of smoke generated with LASER burning, engraving, cutting, …

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