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 […]
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
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
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,
I have been engraving Purchased Bamboo cutting boards. Everything else has been small scraps of wood I saved through the years. Everything much too thick for trying LASER through-material cutting. I have done a bit of LASER cutting with heavy paper and have had excellent results. I ordered some Baltic 3mm plywood 12″ x 12″
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