A video showing you how to do a simple design in blender 2.83 to then export it for laser cutting. Blender is starting to become an incredibly powerful and versatile tool for a myriad of things. This video will show you how to go about designing and setting offset for laser cutting in blender, as […]
Using the FlightsOfIdeas SketchUp plugin to make SVG files for laser cutting my SketchUp model. The plugin is a bit finnky (buggy), so there are a few things to watch out for. More details here: http://woodgears.ca/combolock/laser.html Plans for the combination lock here: http://woodgears.ca/combolock/plans UC3_AWXcf2K3l9ILVuQe-XwQ laser cutter for #SketchUp #SVG #laser #cutter #FlightsOfIdeas #plugin
This week we upped our Glowforge Pro game by using Illustrator to convert a JPG into an SVG! We took a picture from Pinterest and converted into an SVG using the Illustrator Trace Image tool. Then, gave the laser scoring lines a blue stroke and the laser cut lines a red stroke. Exported the design […]
Jen shares her latest project: a laser-cut book nook template and kit that allows you to build a miniature diorama to live on your bookshelf. We’re inspired by the creativity we’ve seen in book nook designs, and this template allows you to laser cut and assemble your own, with room for lighting and other electronics. […]
Quick video of Laser engraving chocolate and testing new pause features on the Glowforge laser engraver. Save up to $500 off of a Glowforge by ordering from this link: https://glowforge/freshstartcustoms or If you are going to order from amazon, support our page by ordering from our affiliate link (plus model only, the up to $500 […]
For vector drawing, the kind which defines the cuts a laser cutter will make, you can’t beat Inkscape for the price. It’s fairly easy to use and allows for some robust design. In this video I introduce you to some key concepts that will help you get started. Download Inkscape Here: https://inkscape.org/ Join our mailing […]
Tool: 90W Reci W2 36×24 inches CO2 Laser Engraver and cutter machine **Update 1/11/21** The above machine originally recommended by Mike is no longer available from Toolots. When asked about comparable machines, Mike suggested the following, though he has not had direct experience with either of them. RMLaser Classics Appearance Design Reci 90W 36×24 In […]