Everything you might want to know about hobbyist CO2 laser etcher/engravers.
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 …
What is the best way to remove exhaust from your CO2 Laser? Point blank, the best way to remove fumes and exhuast from your CO2 Laser is by using a Exhaust Fan or Exhaust Extractor. That statement drives some controversy as to what is the better method and what brand is the best. Many CO2 …
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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How to use a set of Digital Calipers I measure things. Constantly. As a woodworker I am always making sure my offsets on my dovetails are right. When I am using the CNC machine, it’s dimensions of material. In my laser business it is, well almost everything, cups, hat patches, just everything. And to top …
Top advice for your Small Woodworking, CNC or Laser Business For those that follow me, you will know that in the big scheme of things I am a very small fish in the world of woodworking, CNC milling and laser work. But what I do know that most conventional wood based businesses don’t know is …
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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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 …
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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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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Making hat patches with Leatherette. Leatherette Hat Patches One of the things I really like to do for my business when I have extra time is to offer CO2 Laser engraved Leatherette hat patches. Unlike many other jobs i do with my laser or CNC, Leatherette hat patches take less work and are still a …
