Author Archives: Further Fabrication

Ep2: Back on Track? The DIY Laser Cutter/Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 After a bit of a hiatus I’m back working on the DIY CO2 laser cutter/engraver. It’s just a quick one this week as I blow the dust off and get things back on track. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ UCZ72zDm2feverqV7qAbNH7Q laser cutter #Ep2 #Track #DIY #Laser #CutterEngraver #Build […]

Ep3: Beds & Belts. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I build the Z-axis lifting mechanism for the bed frame. Then drink too much coffee and decide to keep going with getting motor mounts and the timing belts on. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ Music: […]

Ep10: A little Upgrade. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Documentation for the Y-1200 Laser: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Laser If you’ve already got a copy of the documentation and would like this updated version, you can send me an email with your Order Number. rob@furtherfabrication One day I’ll figure out a more high-tech way to do updates, but this’ll have to do for now. Follow me on Instagram […]

Ep9: Finished? The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Documentation for the Y-1200 Laser: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 Documentation for the Y-400 Laser: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y400 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series we finish up all the little jobs I’ve still got left to do before I can call itplete. https://instagram/further_fabrication/ //It should go without saying that electricity and lasers are dangerous. […]

Ep4: Starting the Electronics. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I get started on the electronics by getting the X and Y axis moving around. Then I draw a pretty picture. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ //It should go without saying that electricity is dangerous. […]

DIY Homemade Laser Cutter

The full documentation for my latest Laser builds can be found here: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Laser In this video I share my process of designing and building a co2 laser cutter using abination of ‘V’ & ‘T’ slotted aluminium profile 3d printed parts. I wanted a larger cutting area than my old K40 chinese laser cutter had, and […]

Ep6: Laser Beam Mirror Alignment. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 instagram/further_fabrication In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I focus (get it?) on aligning the laser beam. I made this a standalone episode so it’s easy to reference and if you already know how, just feel free to skip it and you won’t […]

Ep1: Design Features and Starting the Frame // The DIY Laser Cutter Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 We’re kicking off the first episode by taking a look at the design features of the CO2 Laser Cutter, then we jump into getting started building the frame. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ Fusion 360: autodesk/products/fusion-360/overview UCZ72zDm2feverqV7qAbNH7Q laser cutter machine #Ep1 #Design #Features #Starting #Frame #DIY #Laser #Cutter […]

Tips and Tricks: Making Lasercut Products with Basic Materials

Today I’m using basic materials and sharing some beginner tips and tricks while I make 4 products using my homemade co2 Laser Cutter. If you’d like to know more about building your own Laser Cutter, I’ve got a whole series on it that you can check out: Link to the Cut Files: https://furtherfabrication/resources/free-4-products-cutfiles Instagram: https://instagram/further_fabrication/ […]

DIY Rotary Attachment for my DIY Laser Cutter,Further Fabrication

Free Cut Files: PARTS LIST: (affiliate links) 1x Nema 17 Stepper Motor – 2x 330mm Steel rod, 8mm OD – 2x 300mm 2020 t-slot aluminum extrusion – 4x 608 Skateboard Bearing 22mm OD, 8mm Bore – 2x 20 tooth gt2 pulley, 8mm Bore – 1x 20 tooth gt2 pulley, 5mm Bore – 1x gt2 6mm […]