Tag Archives: diode laser projects

How to Engrave a Hydroflask with the xTool D1 Rotary Laser Engraver

One of the things we were most excited about when Makeblock provided us the xTool D1 was the rotary engraver. We love to create custom drinkware, and the ability to engrave tumblers and more was super attractive. For our first rotary engraving project with the xTool D1, we wanted to try to engrave Hydroflask water […]

A Diode Laser Engraver to Buy or NOT? – Ortur Laser Master 3

Is the Ortur Laser Master 3 worth considering as you buy your Diode Laser. Lets look at the good and the bad of the situation with this new product launch and the Ortur Rotary. Here is a link to review and purchase the laser should you want to buy one. MTB: https://madethebest.com/products/ortur-laser-master-3-engraving-machine?variant=43008613155032&aff=21 Coupon: LM3ZB100 save […]

Laser Cut 3D Pumpkins on Comgrow Laser

Have a large format laser? This 600mm x 590mm honeycomb board will take on those big projects. Here is a review of this board from COMGROW along with a sample project using the Comgrow Comgo Laser. COMGROW MAGNETIC HONEYCOMB LASER PANEL WITH ALUMINUM PLATE FOR ENGRAVER CUTTER MACHINE: https://comgrow.com/products/honeycomb-laser-bed?_pos=2&_sid=9901bffe8&_ss=r&variant=40230065897515 COMGROW COMGO Laser Engraver: https://comgrow.com/products/comgo-z1-desktop-laser-cutter-engraving-diy-machines-400-400mm?variant=39581516595243 Design […]

Tips for Laser Engraving with a Rotary, Even Mugs! (using my xTool D1)

Tips for Laser Engraving with a Rotary. In this episode, I’ll be showing you tips and tricks that I wish I had known when I first started out with my rotary attachment for my xTool D1 10 watt diode laser. PREMIUM MERCH: https://builddadbuild/store Adjusting Speed of Rotary in Lightburn (LA HOBBY GUY): Setting Up the […]

How to Pay Off Your Laser (engraving tumblers with the xTool D1)-laser engraving

How to pay off your laser (using the xTool D1). How to Laser Engrave Tumblers. Now that you’ve got the laser. What are you going to do with the laser? This is a simple way to make money with your laser by engraving tumblers. It’s a hot market. The materials are cheap and it can […]