I don’t like inverted results on slate? I find I get better depth and definition using un inverted but higher power.

Just got a cheaper 5W laser engraver off of marketplace and excited to try it. I am a woodworker and have made some furniture pieces and trays before. I am thinking to make and engrave monitor stands. What do you think about this product?

Hi Darren did you ever get good results with the titanium dioxide powder mixed with alcohol. I have tried this but the application is a nightmare. With a spray it blotched and with a brush the lines are visible and thickness varies. Have you heard of, or come up with any other method of application?

I just bought an engraver to make some custom parts for one of my projects. The one I bought was an inexpensive 10W diode laser from xTool. After messing with is for 3 days, I already have my workflow form FreeCAD figured out and I quickly learned that I needed an air purifier it. $700 later and mow I'm thinking I should also get a fiber laser because I really do need something to engrave steel/aluminum (Create an indent deeper than 0.003"/0.08mm) and try to recover some of the cost. This unit is almost as easy to use as my Bambu labs X1C 3D printer. I think I am going to do some key chains and wooden model kits

Brilliant a really helpful video for someone like me who is starting out with their first laser and looking to engrave on tile.

Where could I download that gradient test template?

If only all the videos on engraving were this good!👍

Any particular reason why you dont just use flood fill? It seems that would give the same effect, if not even reduce the whitespace even more.

Thanks for the link above, it will come in very handy. Have a nice day.🙂

I would like a copy of your spreadsheet

Another great tutorial. Thank you so much for making these.

Hi Darren. Great video. Is there anyway to do this without photoshop?

Struggling with the white test. I made the same test pattern in Photoshop from black to white/0 to 100 and for some reason my laser is engraving it all white. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? This is a great video and everything has been a game changer but I can't find my white balance. Any help would be great!

I would love your file. This is super helpful

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A very good and thorough tutorial, but just a little bit of waffling. Please keep making more tutorial.

This video just hit the spot for me. +1 for sub and I’m in Australia too. I setup a side hustle but went quiet for a bit setting up machinery and prototyping. Recently got a 10w diode laser attached to my cnc machine. This series I think will really help me on my journey to launch products too. Fantastic delivery of the content too. Can’t wait!

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you can do this all in lightburn without the need for the other programme , import a well defined picture of a puzzle template off google images,- tools- trace image-select everything (if not automatically selected)- ungroup selection (top toolbar that looks like a human head) then disassemble your puzzle and adjust kerf to suit in lightburn by double clicking the cut you applied to the parts

I have 2 atom stack products m100 that had a missing power supply and a MR20 20w fiber laser come faulty worst products ever, and there got the worst customer service spent $5000 have e85 table and all the stuff "lol you get a free product" I could not even get a replacement control board. I have taken them to ACCC equal to FTC. I would not promote this company ever. spent over 6 weeks in chats and ended up reverse engineering the product and fixed it myself as they would not tell me nothing did not offer repair, refund or replacement warranty not worth the paper its written on.

Great Videos! Yes videos I spent most of yesterday afternoon watching your others. I hoped I help covering part of the cost of the imar software. If you are so inclined can you please provide a link to it? I would rather own it then lease it. Thanks again.

Thanks!

extremely helpful...thx a million

Thanks so much for all the time and caring you put into this video! What a contribution for someone like me who is just starting out.

Chalk and cheese? Love it.

How to do test on wood please?

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I like the cut shape feature time savings. I haven't tryout it yet but will on my next project. The main thing I personally dont like with offset fill is that it creates deep V's inside the object. At some point i wish their would be a update to stagger the starting points to make the start stop points more hidden.

What a cool project, i am using multiplex or ply wood, how to stop it from yellowing, i am using a diode with 10w laser. Any thoughts?

I found your channel a bit ago and I enjoy your video's. They seem very truthful and down earth. I started getting into the laser hustle based off videos that stated make this and sell this and get paid. That is not always the case but I get it. Thank you for being here and creating great videos. Look forward to the next one.

Good stuff brother

Use this mix and get GREAT results: 2 parts 91% IPA 1 part Ti02 Drops of food coloring - I used red to obtain a light red color. You do not want a real dark red, just enough to add a bit of color to see where it is applied. NO water.... NO glue.... After a good cleaning with Acetone; it dries in seconds, I use a 3 inch foam brush and apply a medium to light heavy coat with a fairly full brush, *very lightly* dragging the brush, making sure to have some mix flow over the edges. The mix only takes 5-10 minutes to dry and then you are ready to burn. (A "heaver" coat works best for me).... FYI: I use a Longer B1 30 watt laser, full air assist, (to keep the laser "lens" clean from the flying Ti02 bits), 3000 mm/min @ 55% power. The air won't disrupt the coating, BUT your fingers WILL.... For images I use the "Atkinson" image mode - 345 DPI - and fill/offset fill for others. As a 4.25 inch tile is ~108 mm, I usually set the tool layer to a 104 mm square to not worry about the burning on the edges. The "Framing" function is your best friend and with my home brew crosshair laser with the offset set in LB, I can frame my projects to precision. It is a beautiful thing to only have to use warm tap water, Dawn dish soap, and a toothbrush to make sure to clean the nooks and crannies that may hold traces of the Ti02. Using this mix for me, I obtain the blackest black you can expect and when you try this mix, you will be a tile burning "madman" .... HD has the white tiles for only ~ $12.50/ case of 100.... You'll thank me later.... Hank

This is an awesome video dude. For certain will be using this soon. Great work!!

Another well thought out and presented Vlog. Top Job Fella.

I'd like a copy

Well, its an eye opening video!! Nice approach. But can i ask something? For ppl like me, that are not photographers, is there a away to do what you do on a free platform or program like Gimp?

I like it very much good job!

Can you engrave a tumbler with it?

Thanks, I am currently going to try the Titanium mixture. Great research

A couple of things come to mind. 1. What type of laser(s) do you have and what are the power/speed ratings? This is the biggest variable in the "time is money" equation. 2. Comparing "mass produced generic products" as opposed to custom made or customized/personalized products. We're looking at a couple of niche areas. Board game and RPG (role playing games, Dungeons and Dragons) players. Dice trays, coasters and other ancillary objects. We design games so that meshes well, we think. The second is engraving as a service for retail businesses like coffee shops, groomers and the like. Still in the startup phase but it's a plan. Can't wait to see how your S.H.E. goes (nice acronym right? 😂

New subscriber. I have a 10 w laser I am thinking of firing back up after a year of delving into CNC. I enjoy both. My personal goal is side hustle to make enough to pay for itself and enjoy making things without it turning into a ‘job’ if that makes sense. Thanks for the content

Would this work on other surfaces that are difficult to do with the diode laser?

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Very well presented. Thanks. Just do laser as a hobby and if you can find customers ok locally. Don’t expect to make money. Oversupply is a problem everywhere. Humans can make much more than they can consume. Enjoy life! 😊

Hi sir, can i know where to find the dissembly video. I have the same problem with the y axis. Thanks

This is very interesting. Great concept! I look forward to watching this series.

If this is a series.... I'm going to closely watch this. I have about 90% of the products you have mentioned (with a diode laser). Our problem is the marketing, so that's what I'm looking for.

Do you have an Etsy store selling the wooden rulers you have created here?

so glad to see a Laser diode vid Well you hit the nail on the head. by saying do a material test. every time i get lazy i get poor results, so i cant stress enough, DO the tests.