Tested contributor Bill Doran (aka Punished Props) is in our shop this week and experiments using our Universal Laser Systems laser cutter to make a quick paint mask for a helmet. This can be done with standard painter’s tape or a large sheet of masking tape, and we learn some lessons about masking complex curves. […]
We go hands-on with a new laser cutter and engraver with a unique fold-up design. The Rendyr Optic is a diode laser cutter that can collapse into a compact formfactor ideal for small workshops, complete with built-in smoke filtration. Jen and Norm run the Optic through its paces and discuss the benefits and tradeoffs of […]
Sean and Jeremy use cut and assemble the second piece of Jen Schachter’s maker puzzle! Using the office’s Universal Laser Systems laser cutter, Sean experiments with cutting different materials to remix the puzzle with accents and a metallic finish. Find the files for this puzzle here: Shot by Gunther Kirsch and edited by Norman Chan […]
Check out our in-depth interview about the Glowforge laser cutter here: Earlier this month, we introduced the Glowforge, a new laser cutter that’s designed to be accessible and easy to use in the home or workshop. A lot of you had questions about how it worked, and we wanted to learn more about it as […]
Join Tested’s Jen Schachter as she guides us through the design, prototyping, and fabrication of her latest laser cut diorama project and answers questions about her approach to laser cutter builds. Her haunted house miniature showcases her approach to laser cut joinery and an aesthetic that makes the most out of the materials and process. […]
We test and review Dremel’s Digilab LC40 laser cutter, a 40 watt hobby laser designed for personal workshops and maker spaces. We go over its setup, safety features, and capabilities, including the differences between it and other glass tube lasers in its class. There’s a lot to like here! Find the laser cutter here: Disclaimer: […]
We have a new laser cutter in our office! Sean’s been setting up our digital fabrication shop in the Tested studio, and gives us a look at the 60 watt Univeral Systems laser cutter that we just installed. Join us for our first test cut: making the Tested sign! Subscribe for more videos! Follow us […]