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Everything you might want to know about hobbyist CO2 laser etcher/engravers.

This image shows an example of a blue tumbler that did not fully engrave.

Why do blue etched tumblers not etch properly?

Why don’t blue etched/engraved tumblers etch properly? For anyone that has ever etched a blue tumbler (some other colors too, but blue is the worst) you quickly realize something isn’t right. Unfortunately that realization comes with a ruined tumbler cup. The first time I did it was truly disappointing so I went down a long …

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This is a picture of a LEGO firefighter with a LEGO fire being burned by a CO2 laser to emphasize the danger of lasering ABS.

What materials should not be cut with a CO2 laser?

12 materials that are not good for etching, engraving or cutting with a CO2 laser. As an experienced CO2 laser operator I am always looking for ways to innovate are try new things. Getting that leg up against competitors can make a big difference sometimes. As I think like this I constantly I have to …

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Picture of Harbor Freight Degreaser and Magic Erasers.

What is the best way to clean a laser etched tumbler?

How do you clean the residue off a laser etched tumbler? Let me start off by saying, the cleaning of a Stanley or Dupe tumbler seems pretty intuitive, but it does get a little complicated dependent on the type of coat and color. I think overall I picked up on the best techniques pretty fast, …

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This picture shows an example of a Lightburn thumbnail showing the default Dragon instead of Artwork.

Make your thumbnail show artwork in Lightburn

Can you make the thumbnail icon on Lightburn artwork? Some things in life just get annoying, little irritants that just don’t need to be. I noticed this with the thumbnails in Lightburn so I did my research and fixed it! This is how to change your Lighburn thumbnail into Artwork: Enter “File” into your Search …

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Picture of the PiBurn 4.0 Rotary Axis for CO2 Laser engraving.

Why I chose the PiBurn 4.0 over the 4 Wheel Rotating Axis.

Why I chose the PiBurn 4.0 This is the PiBurn 4.0 Rotary Axis for CO2 Laser engraving sold by Lens Digital LLC. I usually just choose quality. But that isn’t just the reason I chose the PiBurn 4.0 in this instance.      Taking a slightly different approach to my blog today, I wanted to …

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Picture shows a digital caliper measuring a Leatherette hat patch over a CO2 Laser bead.

Digital Calipers are Essential for Laser Engraving

Why you should really consider Digital Calipers an essential tool for your CO2 Laser. Measuring your materials with a digital caliper will result in more accurate description for your software. Point blank, calipers take the guesswork out of measurements. For anyone that has any experience with a CO2 laser, CNC machining or woodwork, you know …

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