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Exploring Lasers for Knife Making - Will it Work?

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Exploring Lasers for Knife Making - Will it Work?

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...

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DIY Laser Cut Wood Stickers: Easy Tutorial!

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DIY Laser Cut Wood Stickers: Easy Tutorial!

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...

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The BEST Hold Downs for Your Laser Cutter: Magnets VS Honeycomb Bed Pins!

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The BEST Hold Downs for Your Laser Cutter: Magnets VS Honeycomb Bed Pins!

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:...

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Learn How to Etch Metal with a Laser Engraver in Just 5 Minutes!

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Learn How to Etch Metal with a Laser Engraver in Just 5 Minutes!

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

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Wooden Puzzle Storage Box w/ Lizard Puzzle - Laser Cut Projects

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Wooden Puzzle Storage Box w/ Lizard Puzzle - Laser Cut Projects

In this video, we'll be looking at making a Puzzle Storage Box with an included laser cut lizard puzzle. For this laser cut project, I'll be using my 50-watt co2 laser cutter. The wood that we laser cut in this project 1/8" or 3mm Baltic Birch plywood and we'll be staining the wood boxes with a water-based stain. For tutorial should also work fine for Glowforge projects. *****Download SVG files ***** https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1souhm5nlpGkmYoAgArwsQiZ-7fNjwfc1?usp=sharing Laser Cut Box Generator Site: https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/

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