Video Tutorials — Laser Engraver

Are you looking to sharpen up your style with knife making? Look no further than laser cutting knife scales! Knife scales are the handles of a knife, and by using a laser cutter, you can create custom designs to make your knife stand out but also replicate the over and over again. First, choose your preferred hardwood. I'll be using Maple, Walnut and Padauk. Next, design your scale using a software program like Lightburn. You can get as creative as you want with intricate designs or keep it simple with a natural look. Once you have your design ready, it's time to...

Welcome to our latest laser cutting adventure! In this video, we delve into the world of laser cut wood stickers. Join us as we explore the art of transforming veneer, plywood, and hardwood thins into unique, customizable stickers that add a touch of natural elegance to any surface. Discover the precision and creativity involved in designing and cutting these wooden wonders with laser cutting technology. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process, from selecting the perfect wood material to laying them out inside Lightburn.Whether you're new to laser engraving or a seasoned pro looking to try something new, this tutorial...

In this post, we’ll be reviewing the WeCreat Vision: a compact 20W diode laser engraver and laser cutter. Equipped with a built-in HD camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, air assist, and boasting a maximum speed of 600mm/s. The unique design features an inner frame that lifts entirely, eliminating the need for riser bases and constant laser adjustments. With its knife bed removed, it can engrave materials up to 140mm (5.51 inches) in height, and with the rotary attachment installed, it can laser engrave tumblers up to 100mm in diameter. What’s in the Wecreat Vision box? Click to expand What’s in the box? Vision...

Tired of struggling to secure your materials onto your laser machine's honeycomb bed? Tiring to laser cut warped plywood or other bent woods?Well, in this post and video, I’ll show you multiple methods to safely and quickly attach material to your laser cutting machine's honeycomb bed. The first and original method I used as hold downs was magnets.I typically use three different types of magnets: For thin materials like veneers, I use small button magnets: Available HereFor ⅛” (3mm) plywoods I use bar magnets: Available HereFor thick materials or materials that are very warped, I use these powerful utility magnets:...

In this video, we're going to look at engraving metal with a co2 laser. Although you can't technically engrave metal with a CO2 laser, you can use your CO2 laser to etch metal otherwise known as "marking" the metal. Although the metal isn't actually removed as it would be in an engraving process, it is permanently marked, which works well for many applications, although it won't give you deep laser engravings. This process also works well for etching metal with diode laser engraver. Get the Laser Marking Spray Here:Dry Moly Lube: https://amzn.to/3yYb7RqBlack Laser Ink for Metals Marking: https://amzn.to/3EZvnGi