6 Months With The BOLT. Would I Buy It Again? Thunder Laser BOLT. 037 4K

[@1-Nice-Guy]

YOU paid for this laser and didn't receive it for free like other so-called reviewers...that speaks volumes for your credibility! Keep up the great work.

[@LaserNUG]

🙂

[@BobGarrett66]

@@LaserNUGI will 2nd @1-Nice_Guy reply. You sir, not only provided the best content for this laser that I’ve seen, it is nice to know there is no bias (read: shill) involved!! Subscribed!!

[@LaserNUG]

@@BobGarrett66 Thanks!

[@danjohnson8556]

You have very good presentation skills. Sometimes I think I'm watching you on TV instead of KZbin. Very professional and informative.

[@LaserNUG]

Hey thanks Dan. Have a great day!

[@andreww6738]

Hi Gord, Thanks again for a great runthrough on your machine. The cuts look pretty amazing. I hope I have the same successes at my 6 month mark.😅. Just did a test card on my 80w Omtech. It caused some anxiety not knowing what to expect, but watching others like yourself is such a great resource and brings a level of comfort and self confidence, THANK YOU for that! I did a small test card and didn't catch on fire, but came close...ready to hit the big Red button with Fire extinguisher at ready. Yeah, never know eh. Anyways all was good and cautiously moving forward.😊 Thanks again for your very clear talk through. You must have been a teacher. Andrew

[@LaserNUG]

Cheers Andrew and thanks - I am glad you are doing well. :)

[@HISSPIRITISALIVE7]

Thank you very much sir

[@thunderlasercanada]

Great summary video Gord! Glad you're happy with it!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Sounds like you're really sold on the Thunder Laser BOLT machine. Sure turning out some great looking products with it. Thanks for all the sharing you do with everyone Gord, stay safe and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.

[@LaserNUG]

Cheers and thanks for your support Fred!

[@pierreproulx4125]

Hi! you pretty much answered all my questions about the Laser Bolt, regarding the email I sent you this last weekend. Keep up the good work and thank you...

[@Boneman131]

Great video! Thank you for posting this. I'm looking to upgrade form a 10Wdiode to the Bolt. Your video was VERY useful and greatly appreciated!

[@LaserNUG]

Thanks very much. Good luck with your new laser! Cheers!

[@aaronmay5278]

I just stumbled onto your channel. I am looking at getting a Thunder Bolt. You have helped me make the decision to get one. The tips you shared are awesome. I would have been lost wondering why its not working in the lower right area. Never occurred to me it would be the distance. If I was getting one I would get the extra lenses just incase. Thank you

[@LaserNUG]

Congrats and thanks for the kind words this morning. Thunder Support have been very responsive and helpful and although I am not an expert, if you have any questions I am happy to answer if I can. All the best!

[@gusswenson7811]

Howdy Gord That was a Great review.. Honest and forthcoming.. The thing I have learned about you is you do your research and due diligence to learn everything you can about what ever you do a video on.. I for one appreciate all your efforts and hard work you do. For the people you have done projects for us your quality and attention to detail is outstanding.. Sally and I are so appreciative and happy to be able to enjoy your work.. We think of you every time we sip.. hahah Thank you ❤ I am so glad our paths crossed years ago.. Thank you for sharing.. God Bless you and Carol Cheers

[@LaserNUG]

Thanks so much Gus ( and Sally). I am very grateful for your kind support! :)

[@rcarroll05]

One thing that I was pointed to and what I’ve started doing for acrylic is putting a thin layer of liquid dish soap on the acrylic. It captures the engraving residue and protects the edges during cutting.

[@LaserNUG]

Thanks ! I have seen that on KZbin. Thanks for the tip!

[@janinelew2483]

I’m glad I made the right choice when purchased my Bolt. Your videos have been very helpful. I think our machines may have been shipped together because I got mine at the same time. I’ve been using my camera since day one and I couldn’t imagine not using it. I do need to purchase more lenses. I let my daughter clean them because I have butter fingers!😂 The mirror alignment looks a little confusing but I will figure it out. The 3M adhesive is my favorite but you’re right, you have one chance to get it right.

[@LaserNUG]

Hey Janine - thanks for keeping on top of me. The included Camera feature is more important than I initially thought. Sooo helpful! All the best to you, your daughter and your family!

[@joefalcon870]

clear and to the point, great video thanks. finnished watching and realised no music, awesome

[@Lets-Make-Stuff]

I’m thrilled to see you’re still happy with your Bolt! I’m looking for my first CO2 that will not be used for a business, it will be used for hobby and fun, to make gifts for friends and family. Do you think the standard Bolt is the way to go, and the Bolt Plus may be overkill? I guess the money saved could be put towards a rotary and maybe an additional lens. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks!

[@JaebynDrefke]

one of my favorite things on the bolt is that if you send a file across with the wrong settings you can just go back into the file on the touch screen and change the speed or power and then run it again, you don't need to resend a whole new file! great video also love your work!

[@LaserNUG]

Thanks - Have a great week!

[@norrisnetllc]

Great video! I love my Bolt also.. Keep up the great work my friend!

[@LaserNUG]

Cheers and thanks!

[@greggkeller3138]

Thank you for your GREAT AND INFORMATIVE video's I have purchased a Bolt and your video's have helped Immensely! THANK YOU!!

[@1-Nice-Guy]

The Bolt is on my short list of possible CO2's...how are you cutting experiences? Do you cut any 1/4" wood...speed?

[@LaserNUG]

@@1-Nice-Guy Hey Nice Guy - I answered your question on the other comment. Hope it helps you. Cheers!

[@1-Nice-Guy]

@@LaserNUG thanks, was hoping @greggkeller3138 also had some inout. 😁

[@sharonw7287]

Hi. Another great video with very useful information. I know there are videos regarding cleaning and upkeep for the Bolt, but I was wondering if you might put together a video on your cleaning routine? I relate to how you approach things with your videos so a maintenance video done by you would be right up my alley. I am still in the early stages of becoming familiar with the Bolt but so far I love it.

[@LaserNUG]

Morning and thanks Sharon! I thought about it a few times and will do one probably in the next two weeks or so. Cheers and thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@LaserNUG]

Morning Sharon - I think I am getting old LOL. There is a video on my homepage I did (#024) called Is Your Bolt Losing Power that outlines my cleaning routine. Check that out and let me know if that was what you are looking for. Cheers!

[@sharonw7287]

Good morning, Gord. Well that means that I, too, am getting old because I’ve watched every one of your videos. I watched most of them before my Bolt arrived. I will watch #024 again. Thanks for pointing that out. Of course I should probably rewatch all of them!!! I appreciate your follow up kind sir.

[@ctaca1]

awesome video!! thanks for this

[@computercreationz]

Great info in this video Gord loved it!

[@LaserNUG]

Thanks Robert!

[@doen.8724]

Beautiful! You have a great way about you and your presentation skills. 👍

[@LaserNUG]

Good morning and thanks for the kind comments - Have a Merry Christmas!

[@veralopez2681]

You always have great information. Thanks

[@LaserNUG]

Good morning Vera!

[@paulcoletta3819]

thank You, very informative for those looking.

[@BillDownsAlpha]

Great video. Waiting on my Bolt 32 Pro.

[@LaserNUG]

Congrats on the new BOLT!

[@morganshelby5804]

Won't be long till there is a laser attachment for the 2610....

[@DoodlesGamingWorld]

Great video! Tons of useful info thank you!

[@01f4irider]

Great video with lots of information. My only question is why is your Apple watch upside down?

[@LaserNUG]

LOL! Cause I wanted the crown button facing in. :)) Cheers!

[@antkn33]

Does the camera stay in alignment? I don’t have a Thunder but I have the lightburn camera and it keeps getting more out of alignment as time goes by

[@LaserNUG]

Hey good morning - sorry for the late reply. The only thing so far is the lens becomes unfocused. It may be because I always put the cover on it when not using it, and perhaps when i pull it off i might accidentally move the focus ring on it. So i just refocus it and test it before using it - only happened once so far but I don't want to leave the lens exposed all the time uncovered. Cheers!

[@antkn33]

@ Thanks

[@1-Nice-Guy]

My only "concern" with the Bolt is cutting 1/4" (6mm) wood, it seems like you're pretty limited to 8mm/sec for 1-pass cutting w/ 2.0" lens (according to the Thunder Laser channel's recent cut test). What are your experiences with cutting 1/4" wood?

[@LaserNUG]

Good morning - I have only cut 1/4" baltic Birch, Maple and Cherry plywood (top grade). I need to use the 2.5" lens to cut it - if I cut in the lower right hand side, I need to cut it twice but elsewhere it will usually get through clean with 1 pass. It does provide a clean cut but i do clean the black off the cut afterwards. I can't see my settings from where I am but it is at a low speed ( 5- 8 mm sounds right) and probably 90% power, I think. Hope that helps.

[@StevenDeLosSantos]

Do the mirrors go out of alignment!?

[@LaserNUG]

Morning Steven. Good question. no, not on their own, so to speak. mine needed alignment but I believe it is because I move it regularly to clean out the exhaust fan and my floor is very bumpy so I think repeated jarring of the machine can possibly cause them to move - they have thumbs screws holding them in place but I imagine that was what caused it. Hope that helps.

[@computercreationz]

Remember crosshatching on a gantry type laser is Not Recommended per Thunder Laser

[@LaserNUG]

Hey thanks Robert - I was not aware of that - did they tell you why? Thanks

[@computercreationz]

Gantry lasers are engineered for rapid x motion not rapid y motion. Assuming you’re engraving a flat surface. Using a rotary is a different story.

[@valdrumgole2585]

Does it engrave and cut mirror acrylic?

[@LaserNUG]

It sure does. There are two videos on my channel homepage - one that shows it engraving and cutting and the other shows it cutting it. Cheers!

[@LaserNUG]

Also, try to find Cast acrylic mirror. I had extruded acrylic and it does not respond as well as cast acrylic. Let me know how it goes!

[@jamesjackson6684]

Question: What made you go with this rotary tool opposed to the one Thunder offers?

[@01f4irider]

I'd like an answer to this question as well. My guess is that the one he went with is a chuck style rotary.

[@benchmarksignsandgifts]

Isn’t this the tractor guy?

[@LaserNUG]

LOL! Yup. Welcome to the channel. :))

[@sportsholoe]

be careful with the plastic film, some of it is toxic, bad for you and the equipment, needs to be taken off and use masking