3 Levels of Laser Engraving - Beginner to PRO

[@asherdiy]

Dude - that veneer inlay technique is next level. Cool format for a video too.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@ExploringLifeWithChris]

Very clever way of using veneer with a laser. 👍🏽 I do this with my CNC but the level of detail you can get from a laser is very impressive. I will probably try this on my XTOOL S1 this weekend.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Try it out!

[@Scarj88]

I have to say, I appreciate every bit of advice that you give. Even a quick hit help video like this is incredibly insightful! Own a small wood and craft business and have been looking deeply into laser machines, with this channel being #1 for honest resources. Whenever we save up enough, will definitely be using an affiliate link of yours. Almost to 100k!!

[@makeorbreakshop]

glad it can help!

[@1-Nice-Guy]

Great job like always! The tip about engrave against the grain was genius, that is going to help a lot!

[@makeorbreakshop]

it really helps!

[@Mmcl9837]

Trotech put out some amazing tips. That inlay process is really cool. Also, I've had success with using Powder Coat Paint and curing it with the laser to fill engraves. Deep engrave, fill with powdered paint, engrave again (different power settings) and you've got a perfectly detailed paint job.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Oh using the laser to cure is a really cool idea!

[@LindaHeartisan]

Awesome thanks. I'm sure I'll watch this again. Loads of good information for a relative newbie 😊

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome!

[@alexduffey]

Looking good! Can't wait to see the onelaser video.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Just got confirmation its landing in the shop tomorrow!

[@alexduffey]

@makeorbreakshop awesome can't wait! When do you think you'll have a review out then?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Should be next week.

[@johndoe6032]

That inlay trick was very cool. Inlays are one of the main reasons I wish I had a CNC. It would be very cool to pull off an inlay with my diode laser and do much more intricate designs that I think a CNC can do.

[@makeorbreakshop]

A diode laser could totally do this! In terms of detail your going to get pretty close to what a CNC can do, plus you can do multiple colors/wood types using veneers and laser vs the solid wood you'll need for a CNC.

[@rickpouley7561]

That looks great.. I love the veneer idea.... Thanks!!

[@makeorbreakshop]

when I first saw it my mind was blown

[@castlecodersltd]

Great tips, thank you 🙂

[@makeorbreakshop]

No worries!

[@carlschulz1057]

Hi thank you for this. Very useful. Did you include the links to the veneer and the metal tape? 😢

[@makeorbreakshop]

Sorry just added it to the description!

[@fram1111]

I don't know why you haven't hit 100,000 because, I've always been interested and now I really want one! I want a laser engraver❤😂 It would be awesome if I was the man that put you over 100,000! Good luck with your channel! I will be glued to your channel whenever I get a chance and I will spread the word!! You're doing awesome.

[@makeorbreakshop]

thanks!

[@danthemakerman]

Great video really like the inlay projects. I use Gorilla tape to remove/weed the masking tape off the engraving. You waste tape but it saves a ton of time.

[@makeorbreakshop]

great idea! Do you mean you tape it to the top after cutting the pieces out to transfer?

[@DerekCadmus]

This is the way

[@dansmith99612]

Great video with some good tips and final bonus great idea. Lets hope the KZbin God rewards you so you can make more of these and less laser reviews.

[@makeorbreakshop]

More to come!

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*Great Video, All the Tips are very useful!* 🌟 *I'm getting xtool P2S in Next week so probably going to watch your videos again!* 👍🏻 *You will hit 100k very soon, Good Luck* 👍🏻

[@makeorbreakshop]

You’re going to love it!

[@carbonvibes]

Thanks for sharing, what kind of laser printer would you recommend and wattage? I’m asking as I would like to try doing something like this.

[@makeorbreakshop]

You'll need probably at least a 10W laser just so you can blast through the material and get a deep enough engrave. Basically any diode or CO2 machine will work since the beam can't cut the metal. The higher you go up on wattage just means you'll be able to do the deep engrave and cut the veneer quicker.

[@Gadgetbk]

What color liquid did you use?

[@rb2530]

👍👍

[@woodturner1954]

You forgot to add a source for the aluminum/adhesive backed tape and the veneer assortment. Thanks

[@makeorbreakshop]

added it, sorry!

[@woodturner1954]

@@makeorbreakshop Thanks very much for the references.

[@riot4817]

what color glue is this?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Black

[@riot4817]

@@makeorbreakshop sry ... I mean the brand :D

[@makeorbreakshop]

@riot4817 oh sorry, it’s Starbond

[@JohnSmith-rt5yq]

The editing jumping around is so distracting. Like, you jump around in arm and head locations almost constantly... do another take ibstead of 8 cuts in less than 7 seconds

[@makeorbreakshop]

your really going to hate all the other videos on my channel then...I might not be for you.

[@danjohnson8556]

Perhaps distracting, but shaved a good 5 min off the video perhaps.