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Jim Diederich

Jim is a husband and father of two with a passion for design, woodworking, and mathematics. He grew up working in his dads wood shop. He then received a degree in graphic design. Naturally, the laser was the perfect blend for graphics and wood. He also loves to teach, and share knowledge with others. When he is not on the laser, he can be found playing competitive pinball, playing music on his guitar, or relaxing at his cottage near a flowage. Hence why he named his company Caldron Falls Trading Co, where his cottage is.
Common CO2 Laser Materials 101
By Jim Diederich on June 1, 2022

Most of the laser jobs that I work on are either done on wood or on plastic. I would also say that these are the two most common choices of materials...

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Engraving Glass With A CO2 Laser
By Jim Diederich on May 18, 2022

The Laguna CNC laser is a unique tool in that it can work on many different types of products. I personally do a lot with wood, and some with...

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A Step-By-Step Of Sheet Engraving On A CO2 Laser
By Jim Diederich on May 4, 2022

Often times I get orders for small items, but a large quantity. Depending on how many individual items the order is for, I will sometimes make a...

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How To Laser Engrave A Wood Sign
By Jim Diederich on April 6, 2022

One of the most common materials to be engraved or cut on the laser is wood. There are all types of wood that serve different purposes. It is...

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CNC Files, Programs, and Prep, Oh My!
By Jim Diederich on March 23, 2022

Working on a CNC laser is a lot of fun, and the variety of projects you can make are vast. When preparing to make something, it is very important to...

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CNC Router or Laser: How To Get Started
By Jim Diederich on March 9, 2022

I often get asked by people looking to get started in CNC (computer numerical control) work, which kind of machine they should buy and why? This is...

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