Author Archives: WayofWood

Improved Cooling for the K40 Laser Cutter

Active cooling and arduino control: In this video we improve the cooling of the K40 laser cutter and monitor the water temperature and flow rate with an Arduino. BLOG: http://wayofwood/improved-cooling-for-the-k40-laser-cutter ======= Tools/Supplies Used: – Hose clamps: https://wayofwood/tool/hose-clamps/ – Radiator: https://wayofwood/tool/radiator/ – Silent Fan: https://wayofwood/tool/silent-fan/ – Temperature sensor: https://wayofwood/tool/temperature-sensor/ – Arduino Nano: https://wayofwood/tool/arduino-nano/ – OLED Display: […]

Laser cutter CAD design with FreeCAD

Designingplex 3d models for the laser: In this video we will design 3D objects for the laser cutter using FreeCAD and create a simple mounting bracket. BLOG: https://wayofwood/laser-cutting-cad-design-with-freecad/ OTHER RELATED VIDEOS: * Cooling Unit for the K40: https://youtu.be/QGLmjkuL-Gc * CAD design for the laser cutter with Inkscape: https://youtu.be/kjfCNDXylog DOWNLOAD THE LC INTERLOCKING WORKBENCH: https://github/execuc/LCInterlocking ======= […]

Paper art on the K40 laser cutter

Paper laser cutting how to: In this video we are cutting paper on the K40 laser cutter. From heavy paper we are cutting a decorative piece of art the hang on the wall. BLOG: http://wayofwood/paper-art-on-the-k40-laser-cutter K40 LASER SETUP VIDEO: https://youtu.be/G5vTZGL-UBA MORE LASER CUTTING PROJECTS: https://youtu.be/vHgqBYTj67U ======= Tools: – K40 Chinese laser: https://wayofwood/tool/k40-chinese-laser/ ======= VISIT my […]

DIY Laser Cutter Air Filter

DYI air filter for the K40: In this video we create a DIY air filter for the K40 laser cutter. It is build from easily accessible materials and much cheaper than themercial versions. BLOG: http://wayofwood/diy-air-filter-for-the-laser-cutter AIR INTAKE ON THINGIVERSE: https://thingiverse/thing:4115273 ======= Tools/Supplies Used: – Axial fan: https://wayofwood/tool/axial-fan/ – G4 filter: https://wayofwood/tool/g4-filter/ – F7 air filter: […]

Laser engraver for 80€ – is a 3000mW laser worth the money?

In this video we review a cheap 3000mW laser engraver for around 80 bucks. We want to test what it is able to cut and add some important safety features. BLOG: https://wayofwood/review-3000mw-laser-engraver-from-china/ ======= Tools/Supplies: – 3000mW Laser Engraver: https://wayofwood/tool/3000mw-laser-engraver/ – Laser protection glasses 3000mW laser: https://wayofwood/tool/laser-protection-glasses-3000mw-laser/ ======= VISIT my website: http://wayofwood/ ======= FOLLOW ME on […]

10 new laser cutter projects in 2020

More projects with the K40 laser cutter: In this video we go over the most recent smaller projects that are not large enough to justify a dedicated project video. Look into the blog post for links to the svg files: BLOG: http://wayofwood/10-new-laser-cutter-projects INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS: 00:12 Cable organizer 00:40 Stamps 01:02 Boxes, boxes and more boxes […]

10 projects for the laser cutter-laser cutter

In this video we go over the first 10 laser cutter projects we did on the K40. BLOG: ======= VISIT my website: ======= FOLLOW ME on Social Media: Instagram – Twitter – Pinterest – Thingiverse – ======= source