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
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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...
Continue ReadingA Step-By-Step Of Sheet Engraving On A CO2 Laser
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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...
Continue ReadingHow To Laser Engrave A Wood Sign
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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...
Continue ReadingCNC Files, Programs, and Prep, Oh My!
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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...
Continue ReadingTurning and Laser Engraving A Large, 19" Serving Tray
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Paul Mayer on July 12, 2021
The reason that I love owning a massive lathe with a large swing capacity is that it gives me the ability to turn large, gnarly chunks of wood...
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