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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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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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 …
Can I fit a CO2 Laser in my garage? Yes! You absolutely can fit a laser in your garage, but the question is what size and what other considerations are their. This article breaks some of that down for you using both dimensional graphics and my experience. How big is a CO2 Laser? First one …
What is the difference between a Diode, CO2 & Fiber Optic Laser? In this article we are comparing and contrasting the major differences between hobbyist lasers (Diode, CO2 and Fiber Optic). Ultimately, to answer what is the difference, the answer is, it is in the way that the laser generates the laser beam, via energy …
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