How to Get the BEST Laser Engraving Settings - What Other Laser Engravers Don't Want You to Know!

That's right I'm telling all the secrets. This is what the other guys don't want you to know!
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[@bradhariegle2475]

I just use material test under laser tools and adjust as I like!

[@p1ll0wt0p]

I'll see you at LaserCON! I live in Vegas and am so excited for these files! I've been helped so much by your videos and your enthusiasm! I will look for you there!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! I'm horrible at recognizing people so please just say hi!

[@richkazebee9730]

Thank you for the video and the files! Didn't know about "shape properties". Keep up the good work!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing homie.

[@jborgstrom7897]

Hi Nick, Thanks for the test files! I never thought about using shapes other than the usual squares for testing. Awesome idea!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing, Homie! That comes from lots of trail and error!!

[@chuckstrunk3746]

Thank you for the test files. I just got my laser 3 weeks ago and I'm having a devil of a time getting up to speed with it so these will help a lot!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sweet!

[@pajtaj]

Thank you for the downloads! I really did not understand how to create my own engraving test cards!

[@CoreyShockey]

Being newish to laser, this video helps a lot. Everyone says test files, but nobody ever explains what they are or why.

[@MichisWayofArt]

Thank you so much for this, highly appreciated 😊

[@dcruicks1]

Thanks so much Nick!!

[@jasonbreen696]

Hi I just got the xtool d1 pro with the 1064 and I don’t know how to use the 1064nm but I like your channel and want my kids to use it as well I’m still learning how to use the 20w laser thank you for all the help you provide

[@MichaelAndersonakaBear]

Thank you Nick, That helped me understand a little more.

[@BuildDadBuild]

That’s what I’m trying to do homie! Cheers

[@philchart579]

Thanks Nick as always awsome video and thanks for the test files Cheers brother

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing homie!

[@UdreamWeprint]

Thanks, love your content..

[@thomassteward7005]

Thank you so much for your help on making this test card

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing!

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

Thanks for the test files..:)

[@kayhmarYT]

Thank you for the files 🥰🥰

[@martingiles8288]

Thanks for sharing these files, fairly new to the laser game and been searching around for tutorials etc love the videos. Just got a quick question regarding your files on the engrave is there a reason you've used a gradient image. Reason for asking is other tutorials I've seen simply just use the material test feature inside lightburn and that would just fill the boxes up

[@BuildDadBuild]

gradient gives you an idea of best settings for photo engraving.

[@martingiles8288]

@@BuildDadBuild perfect thank you for getting back to me and makes sense

[@spudnickuk]

good to see how one can setup your own test with different shapes but it seams a lot of work to do considering Lightburn already has the tools that you just adjust for all types of material Also to say store all your good burning settings into the library and make your own profile for each material that came out good

[@brucewilliams335]

I would love to go to laser con!!!

[@AdamG81]

Champion! Thank you so much for the files! Saves so much time having to draw a jig saw puzzle piece 🧩 🙌

[@vincentlekei1969]

Sweet neat thanks 😊

[@richardburton7466]

Thank you for the test files. So how do you sign up to win a free trip to Lazercon? All I see is a link to buy tickets.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Click the enter to win link in the description of the video

[@avi8r66]

Love the chair, I have one just like it.

[@alieucham4907]

Hi Nick...from Africa - Gambia and recently buy a Atezr Laser machine... and need help in setting to engraved on glasses and other tips...

[@mikeledee8786]

I upgraded my D1 non pro 10w to 20w and it's doing a strange thing. When its cutting out a box it moves to the left a bit first them cuts making the box the right size but not in the right place, did not have this problem with the 10w, any suggestions? Thanks in advance,

[@BuildDadBuild]

Contact xTool.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Laser Dad, Laser!*

[@akita989]

Don’t have light burn but this definitely helped a lot

[@DogSerious]

Same here, I only use the free software programs. Don't have a bank account, couldn't buy them even if I wanted to.

[@akita989]

@@DogSerious I’ve built quite a bit with xtool program.

[@rgcrowman3188]

where did you get your laser dark paint, you didn't say in your other video ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Laser dark.com

[@Jon509h]

Can I use your test files on slate or anodized aluminum if I modify the size?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure

[@hokieinidaho]

always like your videos, although what you just used as filler for 8 minutes of video, you could have done with Lightburn's / in less than 30 seconds. Just sayin'

[@BuildDadBuild]

Some folks don’t like that. And you need to know how to change the properties.

[@homezero]

Ok, now I am confused... This morning the link worked just fine? Please disregard the previous Geezer rant. Hey, thanks for the files.

[@ScarlettJordyn]

So I’m running the test files on my machine and it cut the square around it but that’s all it’s acting like it’s doing the rest but nothing is showing up.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Increase the power for the labels.

[@danielviolette1699]

I learned a few features watching this vid but there is already a tool for this built into lightburn.

[@BuildDadBuild]

And if you’ve ever used it. That tool sucks.

[@danielviolette1699]

@@BuildDadBuild I have used it several times and it worked great. What didn't you like about it?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Can't label, isn't very customizable.

[@pajtaj]

So, I tried to enter for the give away, but it s just takes me to the regular registration page for Lazer Con….

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you entered your email and hit submit you’re entered.

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

Thank you for having closed captioning and the transcript, as I am hard of hearing.

[@amadensor]

Why not the laser calibration tool built into light burn?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Have you used it? That thing sucks.

[@fundominicandude]

You should do some Stone Cold Steve Austin imitations rather than Snoop haha

[@hdneubauer]

Test file link not downloading anything??

[@BuildDadBuild]

Try it now build-dad-build.ck.page/4db2544693

[@TechOutsider]

I had to open the email sent to confirm email and then it let me download. Hope this helps.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Yes

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

Any news of a lasercon in vegas for 2024?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Not yet

[@TechOutsider]

The AP Laser link only goes to their registration to buy tickets just an fyi.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Check your email

[@capthowdy126]

@@BuildDadBuild got a email but its only for registration, or to unsubscribe from im guess more emails but no link to files.

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's to enter the contest. You have to click the other link to get the files.

[@rbwoodwork1890]

Email with files didn’t show up!🤷🏻‍♂️ sorry it did show up, in the junk folder. 🤨

[@goober-ll1wx]

Lightburn literally has this built in...why would you even bother making it like this? Laser tools>material test, all done for you!

[@BuildDadBuild]

That tool leaves a lot to be desired. I only use it in a pinch. And this video was to help folks understand Lightburn. If you’re such a guru maybe it wasn’t for you. Cheers

[@nvmetaldetecting]

Man I live in vegas but am out of town the days of cutacon. Great vid 👌

[@3dtwerking324]

Thats a lot of work for something that is already built-in to Lightburn. Although Lightburn's material tests won't allow manual label changes but they came out with a new invention awhile back called a pen that creates a solution to that. The built-in functions also allow for a lot more flexibility for the items on the X/Y like freq or LPI. The built-in allows for material testing of a lot more parameters and it only takes like 30 sec to setup and start running. The only drawbacks to the built-in is you can't manually change the labels (but I do know a few guys with lasers that can use a program like Lightburn to put a label on later anywhere I want) and your forced to rectangles for cut or fill patterns.

[@BuildDadBuild]

So this video isn’t for you. I’ve had my viewers ask how to make their own cards. And I’ve gone over Lightburn’s crappy little built in tool. I’d suggest staying in your own lane. Cheers!

[@Datadog-1]

you know light burn can just generate this for you, right?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Yeah. Their test files suck.

[@Datadog-1]

@@BuildDadBuild ah

[@philipershler420]

OK BDB “Honey “ will you describe for us old farts with senile minds how to just enter the contest without trying to buy tickets? XXXO

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you entered your email address and hit enter, you are entered.

[@homezero]

Your so-called link to the free files brings you back to the KZbin video. Not much use. I'll be unsubscribing with the first email you send me.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Some folks just don’t understand the internet…