Laser Cut Layered Art Piece - Heart Mandala

[@jaydeedaley8158]

Thanks for this video. I REALLY enjoyed watching it. You have a great personality. LASER ART is so exciting :)

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you!

[@heatherroth7388]

Great project!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RobertBranch-FL]

Awesome project. Thanks to you, I ordered the D1 and just received my it yesterday. I set it up this morning and I am very excited to get started making some cool projects!

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's awesome! You'll love it!! I recommend checking out this FB group. Lots of helpful folks! facebook.com/groups/xtoold1 Cheers

[@ShyneflowLC]

Love the video Nick!! I loveeeee the smell of burnt wooooooood

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, bud! Cheers

[@farcow]

LOL most fun ive had researching projects all week

[@bryanvan1929]

Of course I'm subscribed, this is my favorite channel!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's what we like to hear! Cheers

[@jameshall3785]

Nice to see a woodworking laser project looks great! Hope to see more layered laser cut projects maybe some skulls and fire 🔥

[@BuildDadBuild]

I like it!

[@johnbritt3738]

Oh hell yess !!!!!

[@BearMaked]

That's a neat design! Makes me excited to get my laser back up and going soon

[@BuildDadBuild]

These are fun. I need to learn how to design them myself. Cheers

[@HarleyJetSled]

This is awesome!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, brother!

[@sunduskhudro5453]

Amazing! 🤩

[@larrygould548]

It looks like it cut out pretty clean, very little burning. I have air assist coming supposedly cut even better. I do want to try those files.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I just hooked up the air assist to my D1 yesterday! Works awesome! Cheers

[@rebornspawn]

I'd like to know what you can come up with using the leftovers from the stencils

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for the shou out dude! 👍 But you have *PINK* spray paint laying around in the shop? 😲🤪

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's not even the weirdest thing in the shop. LOL

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@BuildDadBuild I believe you! 🤪

[@toothpaste22]

Looks cool, makes you itchy looking at it though

[@mijail7041959]

Very good, congrats...I've been tthinking about a project using layered wood, maybe it could be for your interest because is a little diferent from the classics squared flat works. Thinking about the support body of a lamp, lamp for living room for example....If many layers of wood give shape to the base body of the lamp, a very special shape could be obtained if the different layers of wood are cut in a way that allows to see some interesting pattern that would be seen laterally and illuminated by the light of the same lamp, of course this base body would have to be fitted with a screen ad hoc to the design of the body or vice versa....it´s only a suggestion.

[@rogelioolalde2911]

Another Tx engraver! I’m located just 2 hrs north of you and I got into laser engraving and somehow stumbled upon your page and I’m glad I did cause your videos have helped me out! I hope we can meet up with a cup of whiskey lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers, brother!

[@stevecox552]

Very cool

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Steve! Cheers

[@alaynamadden3326]

just joined the patron as a Single Barrel. I get a lot of good information from your page, sorry I can't do a higher one at the moment though. I hope to make it higher when I can!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Welcome to the Fray! Cheers

[@melyann81]

Do you have a video showing how to use lightburn to cut wood?

[@melyann81]

You said you used laserbox to cut this?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Correct.

[@cedarrowwoodworks]

Would you do a video on cutting hardboard with the 10w D1? I can't find anyone who has made a video about it.

[@ericnefflen5746]

Great videos! A bit of a warning about using CA accelerator... don't accidentally put a bit of CA on your finger then overspray a bit of accelerator onto the same finger. It gets hot quick! Keep the videos and ideas coming... thanks!

[@daviddean9633]

For a spoiler board I use an old fireplace screen.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Oh, fun video as always! I forgot that! 🥳

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers!

[@3DHP]

Excellent video Build Dad Build. I subbed.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! Welcome to the Fray! Cheers

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

When spray painting the different layers, when you glue everything together, the outside edges will be mixed colors, do you paint around the outside or do you leave all the colored edges showing.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You do what you want to do.

[@jonnecrick5948]

So I am new to laser cutting. I have purchased a multi layer object - but cannot figure out how to pull the shapes out separately to cut them and resize them. Do you have any videos that tell you how? Love your videos. I've learned so much!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Not really. Most of the files I've downloaded that have multiple layers have a separate file for each layer... Might want to drop a question in my Discord about it...easier to post pix and interact. discord.gg/DEwnTR53 Cheers

[@daviddean9633]

For demos and pattern testing I use cardboard. Much cheaper and faster. If it's just a test or a proof and thickness is not a concern shoe boxes or cereal boxes work great.

[@johnbritt3738]

Where do i get the file..and i can't find the site to buy the 3d foot pegs from buster beagle 3d...help x2 please

[@BuildDadBuild]

Feet: www.etsy.com/listing/1101241782

[@All6sand7s]

Cool video Nick! I just made a 7 layered cross for the wife!

[@BuildDadBuild]

That is awesome! Cheers

[@eletronicosbr1517]

Olá. Qual software é possível fazer mandalas em camadas ? Esse coração ficou show

[@BuildDadBuild]

Lightburn.

[@eletronicosbr1517]

@@BuildDadBuild é possível fazer no aspire ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have never used Aspire

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

How did you design it? I am new to the laser world and want to do my own design in layers. I have a xtool S1 I use their software. I want a seven layer name with some details

[@BuildDadBuild]

I found it via Google. Try googling “laser cut multi layer designs”

[@PopsCustomSignsLLC]

Hey Neighbor! I'm in Angleton.....43 miles south of the Dome down Hwy 288.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sup Homie!

[@PopsCustomSignsLLC]

@@BuildDadBuild Just found you today.....subscribed right away. Been wanting to make some of these. I have the AP Lazer SN1812, 30 watt CO2.

[@althaf718]

What's the material you are using?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I believe that is walnut and birch

[@johnbritt3738]

Whoa ! That is done with the 10w D1 ? And just laserbox basic ?! This noobie has to give it a whirl !! John in Fla.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Yup...and super easy! Cheers

[@JesusHernandez-xk4df]

Awesome video!!! I’m definitely curious about your camera setup over the D1

[@BuildDadBuild]

That is a GoPro Hero9 and an overhead camera rig I made with Maker Pipe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKLWY5iulLZ0bq8 Cheers!

[@ShyneflowLC]

I have been looking heavily into get a laser. Stuck between the xtool D1, xtool M1 or spending more to get the laserbox with rotary. Idk haha Looking at a shapeoko potentially too but lots of dough lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL Look at you...looking! Cheers

[@meganberntson2741]

Just got my xtool d1 having issues figuring out how to do the zip ties could you help me thanks

[@BuildDadBuild]

The easiest way is to move your laser head as far away from the motherboard as possible and secure your zip ties then. That way you'll be at full extension. If you have additional questions try the xTool D1 FB group where you can share pictures of your issue. facebook.com/groups/xtoold1 Cheers!

[@crosencrans1]

@builddadbuild Have you had any luck cutting or etching clear acrylic with the Aufero laser 2? I have had NO LUCK!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I'm pretty sure you can't etch clear acrylic. You might be able to mask it, but the laser just fires straight through it. Cheers

[@brianwinsor6336]

You. Said 100% power. Is that good for the laser to run max power¿

[@BuildDadBuild]

Some folks think it will cause your laser unit to not last as long, I don’t think that’s ever been proven without a doubt to be true. Plus this thing pretty much prints money so if it craps out a little early I’ll just buy a new one.

[@DH-ht9pl]

Is this a 10w or 20w laser ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Probably 20

[@katzendrama823]

Everyone with a co2 laser thinking "what one of the 8 pieces just takes a minute"

[@christopherpoe3856]

Wish I was making something other than what I'm getting ready to. Just got called in to fix a hole in my mom and dad's floor right in front of their bedroom,.....and all I have to work with is wood from a couple pallets sitting outside. Gonna be interesting. At least I'm having some scotch to enjoy after hahahaha. Take care everyone

[@BuildDadBuild]

That doesn't sound awesome. Sorry brother! Enjoy the scotch!!

[@christopherpoe3856]

@@BuildDadBuild Fixed without a hitch! Scotch enjoyment commencing. Glass up to you brother

[@shawna1802]

Your videos on the D1 are what really made me get it. You have been super helpful! Curious if you could help me out though, I have been trying to engrave pictures onto wood and I get an inverted look. Do I need to invert pictures first, or am I just not getting some settings right? Using laserbox and my d1

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can use a website like imag-r.com to invert the image and see if that helps. If it doesn't, send me a pic of what you're dealing with [e-mail] Cheers

[@shawna1802]

@@BuildDadBuild thank you!! was able to get it to work using the website!! Thanks for that!! still wasn't perfect, but so much better! What were your cut settings for this heart??

[@jlathem56]

Can you share your source for your 3mm material?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure! ocoochhardwoods.com/ Cheers

[@jlathem56]

@@BuildDadBuild - Thank you!

[@jamiefairlie4837]

i love these how much for 1 ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I don't currently sell them...

[@jamiefairlie4837]

@@BuildDadBuild but ya do make them lol so get them sold money making how much would you make one for and sell

[@BlueEyedLuna]

I recently got my own laser and obsessed with layered designs! Do you prep or sand wood after/before painting? I’m using basswood currently and it’s a bit scratchy

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can. I don’t. LOL.

[@donacianoc.sandoval2587]

yo Nick! did you do single pass or 2 pass for the cuts? I have a hummingbird project I'm going to do, but its 5.2mm, and I think I'm going to have to do double pass. what do you think?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I did these with a single pass

[@swampcastle8142]

Taught my teen daughter the quickest way to a man's heart.... ...is through the ribs.

[@dasg5805]

Great video. I've been considering making some of these projects but the cost of plywood sheets seems so high right now. Where does everyone buy 3mm wood these days?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Amazon. 20 sheets for 80 bucks. amzn.to/3HUpsRi Cheers

[@johnbritt3738]

Hey Nick ..where do i get/ buy th file for the heart ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I thought the link was in the description. But here you go: designbundles.net/steidigital/1345615-3d-heart-mandala-svg-dxf-file-layered-floral-heart#gtmList=5&gtmPos=10&aaQ=739fe8bf3d4f7597c0a33d6fa368a981&aaI=product_trending Cheers

[@firerox4474]

I noticed you placed the sheets in different directions as far as the grain is concerned, was that intentional?

[@BuildDadBuild]

It was not intentional.

[@firerox4474]

How much would you sell a piece like that for?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Probably $35-45

[@chefmatte84]

Hi Nick, just wanted to say I love your videos! Do you have a place you would recommend to get 3mm plywood? I can only find 5mm for a good price.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, brother. I get my baltic birch ply from Amazon. Like 80 bucks for 20 sheets. amzn.to/3srkQeU Other laser-able woods I get from ocoochhardwoods.com/ Cheers!

[@ChevyMalibu69]

Hey man new to your channel I love all the stuff that you create, I love to make stuff myself, I make cutting boards, work with steel anywhere from fabricating anything I need to scroll work, also love to work with epoxy and fractal burning, anyway I saw the d1 tool on sale for prime day and I picked one up, I haven't even received it yet and I'm already looking for items to improve it like the 20W laser for instance and the air assist. I tried your promo code and it's not working on the X tool website. Was that a limited time deal? Thanks in advance for any help, keep those projects coming!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Try BDBXTOOL It depends on what you're purchasing. It doesn't work for everything. Cheers!

[@ChevyMalibu69]

I'm getting the 20W laser, air assist and extensions. I'll try again, thank you!

[@crosencrans1]

LASER BEAMS!!!!!!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

MwhahahahahahahahahAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHahahahahaha

[@LarryDMitchell]

My diode laser arrives tomorrow! Looking for ideas and found your channel. New subscriber with a question. Where did you get the wood from? Also I'm headed over to Louisiana guys website next. Great video, well presented and informative. Guess there is some binging of your videos over the next few days! 🥴

[@BuildDadBuild]

I get my wood here: ocoochhardwoods.com Great quality, fast shipping.

[@LarryDMitchell]

@@BuildDadBuild Thanks. I just visited the site and will definitely buy some of it. I like that it's already sanded and ready to go.

[@jeffvernon4405]

I would like to see you do the box from hellraiser

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have a like a half dozen of them on my desk! LOL

[@BishopMaple]

"I said where's the bourbon B!TCH" classic Freddy

[@BuildDadBuild]

Got it!

[@rgrim7409]

"Honey, if you want to romance me just show up naked with food."

[@paulantonucci6933]

i think there is more then wood burninng lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

😜

[@ericseguin207]

Just fill it with clear epoxy!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Noice!

[@lucojay2008]

Can you hate the file please

[@lemuero]

Americans eh ...

[@CNCHobbyistGregory]

You are TOO LOUD. I turned the video off 10 seconds after you started talking

[@BuildDadBuild]

You must have incredibly delicate ears. BWHAHAHAHAHAHhaha