Why are custom laser cut maps so hard to make?

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...

LASER CUTTING THICK MATERIAL IS HARD!

Laser cutting thick material is hard to achieve cleanly, but it is definitely possible to succeed when cutting 1/4” plywood – even with a 40 watt laser. If you’ve been hitting the material thickness limits of your laser, there are a few tricks that might allow you to more easily cut thicker material with cleaner...

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