Tag Archives: diy

Why are custom laser cut maps so hard to make?

One of my biggest motivations in getting a laser cutter was to create custom maps. Turns out the actual laser part wasn’t the hardest to figure out. It was creating a digital file. Enter GIS software. We dive into a full tutorial on how you can create custom maps that are styled just how you […]

445nm Laser Engraver / CNC Machine

Arduino based Laser Engraver More information about the machine is available on Instructables: http://instructables.com/id/Arduino-Laser-Engraver/ More pictures at: getburnt.weebly.com Also, visit the Obrary blog for some laser engraving tips: http://blog.obrary.com/tips-for-a-diy-laser Major Components: – 1x 445nm Laser Diode (1.5-2W) – 2x 16mm Ballscrews (400mm length, C7 rating) – 4x 16mm Linear bearings on 16mm shafts – 2x […]

Laser Engraving Wood Coasters – CNC Laser Woodworking Project

Using a Full Spectrum Laser Hobby 20×12 to make a set of Wooden Coasters and Coaster Holder out of 1/4″ plywood. Blog Post with detailed plans: Custom Lasered Wood Coaster Set Project sponsored by Rockler __________ SUBSCRIBE to my channel here: https://youtube.com/c/fixthisbuildthat?sub_confirmation=1 Fix This Build That PO Box 680433 Franklin, TN 37068 __________ FOLLOW ME […]

Laser Cut Phone Back Cover Out of Scrap Wood Veneer

I have a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and I don’t have a case on it so the back of my phone is pretty scratched up. I had an idea to cover it up with some scrap veneer I had lying around. This was meant to be a test but it turned out really well so […]

Laser Cutter and Laser Engraving Reciprocating Rack and Pinion Gear DIY Project In Your Workshop

In this video we laser cut a reciprocating rack and pinion gear system using our laser engraver and cutter. It is a great DIY project for science fairs, school projects or simply for fun. If you don’t have a laser cutter or laser engraving machine, you can always download the plans and cut the parts […]

Is it easy to set up and use a CO2 laser Engraver / Cutter

In this video, we will break down what it’s like to set up and use a co2 laser! No matter what laser you purchase the setup should be similar for this size laser. A lot of the smaller lasers come mostly assembled but may need minor adjustments. This Laguna Smartshop MX 100w needed a few […]

Initial Set Up for Your CO2 Laser Engraver – Training Video – OMTech Laser

Are you a new OMTech user looking to get started? An existing user seeking extra guidance? Or are you still on the fence of acquiring one of our machines? This video and the rest of our OMTech Training Playlist will assist with frequently asked questions, provide additional guidance and advice, and motivate you with creative […]

Lightburn Camera Calibration For Laser Cutters And Engravers

In this video I walk you through how to setup a camera in your laser cutter or laser engraver. This camera connects to Lightburn software. It plugs in USB. The camera allows you to align your artwork onto you material will precision less than a mm! Save yourself time and money and stop wasting material. […]

LASER ENGRAVED Christmas Ornaments

We used an AP Lazer to create unique ornaments for the whole family UC-YC2DNDVpnV3lcmSDgrTnA laser engraved #LASER #ENGRAVED #Christmas #Ornaments

Engraving a City Map with a Laser Cutter

It used to be very difficult to get a clean digital image of a city map that could be laser engraved onto materials. Now, there are lots of free options available online where you can export a high quality map and follow a few simple steps to get a laser ready city map for cutting […]