Author Archives: Maker Tales

Quick & Easy Topographic / Contour Vector Maps For Laser Cutting | How to | Tutorial

Showing you how to make a topographic map also known as a contour map in minutes for laser cutting designs. This is the quickest and easiest way I’ve found of being able to keep vector maps like this of anywhere in the world. Contour Map Link: https://contours.axismaps/ If you have any questions please leave them […]

How To Design A Laser Cut Finger Joint Box Accurately

A step by step guide showing you have to master your laser kerf and use it to your advantage. By the end you’ll know how to design and build a laser cut finger joint box. Any Questions you have please leave them in thements and I’ll do my best to get back to them as […]

3D Laser Engraving | How To Make A Depth Map Out Of Almost Anything | STL to Depth Map | Tutorial

3d Laser engraving is an amazing 3-dimensional engraving down with a laser cutter. Many find this laser oue extremely elusive and hardly many ” master ” the technique. Well, let me share with you everything I currently know and see if we can add this tool to everyone’s belt. I’ll be showing you not only […]

Experimenting – Leather Laser Cutting Techniques – Mini How To Tutorial,Maker Tales

I share what I learnt from trying a whole host of different leather laser cutting techniques. Learn How to control the results of laser cutting leather through my many mistakes. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments below and I’ll do my best to get back to them as soon as […]

Getting Started Guide for Laser Cutting – Basics & Fundamentals-laser cutting

Laser Cutters are amazing! They really are an invaluable tool in any maker workshop. But with all that power comes a lot of knowledge to make sure you get the best out of your laser! This is just the start. Links to another useful laser guides: (Soon to come) Let me know if the comments […]