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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. […]

Did I Waste $2400 on a 60W Laser Cutter from China?

We’ve all been there. We checked out lasers and found they’re really expensive to purchase an American made machine. Then wee across the Chinese knockoff CO2 laser cutters and just can’t get over how much cheaper they are. But are they worth it? No support, no direct contact with thepany, and broken English manuals. Do […]

K40 Chinese Laser Cutter Hacks & Mods Pt. 1 – Improved Extraction | Octavio.Makes

Using 3D printing and arduino, we’ll be upgrading the extraction system for the notorious K40 laser cutter/engraver. This is only the first video on the series, there is a lot to upgrade and fix in this machine, make sure to subscribe so you get notified when the next part is live! For code, models and […]

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. […]

CO2 Laser Engraving on Metal | Monport K40

After getting the new K40 CO2 laser we wanted to test engraving on metal. We try engraving using mustard, cold galvanizingpound, and dry moly lube. We got really good results on stainless steel with both the cold galvanizingpound and the dry moly lube. Tested at 100 mm/s and 50% power. Monport also set us up […]

K40 CHINESE LASER CUTTER VS GLOWFORGE?? WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU

K40 CHINESE LASER CUTTER VS GLOWFORGE?? WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU ******************************************************************************** k40s are cheap Chinese lasers that great for modifications. with a little time and money you can have a very capable machine if you don’t have the time or the want to do the mods then there is nothing wrong with buying a […]

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 […]

12 Best Laser Cutter Engraving Machine In 2022

This video helps you to find out the best laser engravers in 2022 on the market. So Get Your best laser cutter from here 12 Best Laser Cutter Engraving Machines 2022 1. Ten High Upgraded Version CO2 https://amzn.to/3NnJdmX 2. 130W Reci W4 Co2 laser tube engraver and cutter https://amzn.to/3xilQ8I 3. Triumph Fiber Laser Cutting Machine […]

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 […]