buildlog Archives

DIY Laser Cutter Buildlog – Part1 – Bed, Stepper Mounts and Leadscrews

08/10/202208/10/2022Youtube

Making and mounting the 4 Stepper Mounts and installing the Leadscrews for the LaserBed. Plenty of Fails / Redo’s / Problems, but c’mon that’s what diy is all about right 😉 enjoy Leadscrews Banggood: http://banggood.com/T8-300mm-Stainless-Steel-Lead-Screw-Set-with-Shaft-Coupling-and-Mounted-Ball-Bearing-p-995057.html Linear Rails Aliexpress: http://aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-9mm-Linear-Guide-MGN9-L-200mm-linear-rail-way-MGN9C-or-MGN9H-Long-linear/32525095448.html Cnc Operation #1 1/8″ – 3.175mm Single Flute Cutter 32mm Cutting Length (600mm/min 8000rpm) (1mm Depth...

Ep7: The External Frame. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

24/09/202224/09/2022Youtube

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication.com/resources?category=Y1200 instagram.com/further_fabrication In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series we finally get a look at what the completed machine will look like! Because it’s time to build the external frame and add the windows and cladding. I’m still working on the parts list and...

Ep5: Water Cooling & Laser Test. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

22/09/202222/09/2022Youtube

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication.com/resources?category=Y1200 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I build the water pump for keeping the laser tube cool & talk quickly about the air assist. Then plug in the laser tube power supply and do a quick test. instagram.com/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication.com/ //It should go...

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

10/09/202210/09/2022Youtube

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

08/09/202208/09/2022Youtube

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

06/09/202206/09/2022Youtube

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

30/08/202230/08/2022Youtube

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

23/08/202223/08/2022Youtube

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

22/08/202222/08/2022Youtube

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

21/08/202221/08/2022Youtube

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...