Forum Q&A - Designing a Christmas Ornament in Lightburn!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

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[@elizebuys2018]

An excellent one Rich, thanks. The old girl learned two new things in LB today. 😊

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Maria!

[@deragoo3624]

First time here. I am so impressed with all your clear instructions. Hats off to you 🎉

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks and welcome!

[@RonEstrada]

Great stuff! Glad to see my Autocad skills from back in the day will come in handy.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes they will Ron!

[@MarklTucson]

Excellent video Rich. It is apparent that Lightburn is a very powerful program. As a heavy CAD user, it's good to see that Lightburn has spline tools (which are what the node edit tools are providing); that, and the array and Boolean tools really provide a powerful capability to construct just about anything one could want. I'm pretty sure that one could design involute gears in Lightburn, but, other than as a useful learning exercise, don't see why one would do so when there are so may gear generators out there. Really appreciate these videos as they are very helpful to those of us getting up to speed on this software tool. Thanks for the time and effort you are putting into these.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My pleasure Mark! Glad you like them!

[@thomasverga469]

Thank you for such a clear explanation.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Thomas!

[@hefalump56]

Thanks for another great video Rich. Please keep making review videos, they helped me settle on purchasing the Ortur Laser Master 3. This was based on your reviews and that of Caitlin and her YT channel Honey Badger Woodworking. I am steadily working through all your videos and referring back to them to reinforce my learning. A huge THANK YOU.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

More to come!

[@DavesCave]

I watch all your videos including the reviews. I think there is only one video going back through them all that I may not have watched right through. Many I have watched numerous times. Love your videos. As I’m getting my channel going again I hope I can have a nice delivery style similar to you. You are very easy to listen to 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them Dave! Just subbed your channel! Looking forward to the videos!

[@DavesCave]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thanks. I need all the help I can get. I’m hoping to start setting up my new laser today and that will add to market work and KZbin content. Once I start laser content will definitely give a plug and your forum

[@JimG31547]

I like both types of videos. It never hurts to know what is new and innovative and what is just fluff. Keep both coming.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! Thank you James!

[@GordonRock1]

I really enjoy your videos, Rich, including the reviews of the many laser engravers. Keep up the great work, my friend. It is much appreciated. 😎😎

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@carriemyslinski4521]

I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you Rich ! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and your time. ❤️

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are so welcome Carrie! Thanks for watching!

[@danyodice1048]

Great video Rich. Thank you...🤘🤘🤘

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you liked it Dan!

[@tinarichardson8085]

I love your videos. Very practical and informative. I’m looking forward to co2 laser review. That’s my next step but want to make the best use of my money. Not necessarily the cheapest option but the best for the money. I got the first 10w xtool. Great matching to get started. I’ve learned a lot from using it. Trial and error-best teacher. Your videos guided me through this whole process. (I know u don’t like xtool but didn’t know that before I purchased). But your videos still help me with a laser you never demo. The process is still the same. Great job!! CO2. Much bigger investment for a side job/hobby. Trying to decide if worth the expense and I hope to do a better job picking a great machine before I buy this time.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Great to hear Tina! Co2 shopping is much easier since it's mostly price.

[@aa-sd2io]

Thank you so much your videos are so informative simple and clear. Wish you the best 💯👏

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@playamytrumpet]

Yet another great video full of info to add to our repertoire of lasering tips and tricks. Thanks so much LHG.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Ken!

[@stevemcnerney]

Thanks. Merry Christmas

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

🤪🤪 Soon!

[@SamsWoodCreations]

You make this look so easy! I send everyone over here that has Lightburn questions.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Sam!

[@MrRdjhebs]

Another great video Thanks Rich

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert!

[@nikkicork8815]

A great video. Having lots of trouble welding on 3 layered circular Christmas dec's. Hope this will enable me to do it

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can do it Nikki!

[@leonardlorriman7095]

Thanks for the great video - will definitely give it a go. Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Have fun Leonard! It's the best way to learn!

[@timhaley7383]

Great video. Exactly what I needed to learn. Now I am set to build stuff for my friends to give them for Chistmas. Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wonderful Tim! Have fun!

[@philipershler420]

Even I f you’re not really interested in the two layer project as presented, just the information about the Lightburn “tricks” that you demonstrated is very informative.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Philip!

[@jwoodshed1108]

Thanks for another great tutorial ❤

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@noelholland6255]

Another excellent video Rich🌟🌟🌟

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Noel!

[@merrillalbury8214]

Reviews are great. Keep it up.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks, will do Merrill!

[@davidelder5399]

Great tutorial as always, learning a lot from the channel👍looking forward to the Monport 40w Co2 review

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks David👍 I got the first video done for Monport, unboxing and first run: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWlYoB5iKx7eJI

[@chuckccfd9]

Just what I was trying to figure out thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome!

[@Cementdog22]

Great video, you make everything look so easy, lol, I've learned so much watching your videos, Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to help Gary, thanks for watching!

[@TYJ419]

New subscriber and awesome tutorial!! You’re a great teacher. Very clear and concise. Tracey

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mirafly2007]

I was thinking i was to advance for this video but you thought me a couple of shortcuts again, always learning with you 👍🏻😬

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks!

[@arthurbell979]

I hope you know you're creating a monster! Love he videos, you are an excellent instructor and after a couple of watches I am NOT frying all my wood! I'm actually making stuff! Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow, awesome Arthur, thank you!

[@MyEbikeadventures]

Can’t enter the compilation as I from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 but that’s ok I still watch every video that you do it’s amazing that you give your time to help us I come on so far watching you didn’t have a clue at first but lightburn with my laser is amazing and of coarse the backing of you people are starting to ask me now were did you get that file from I so proud to say I made it and then tell them to follow you so they can two you are truly amazing big thank you 🙏

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thanks so much Terry!

[@pfiltz]

I don't know if I'll do one Rich, but thanks for taking your time to explain how to.....

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Well this was really a video on designing with the pencil & node edit Phillip. Hopefully you'll use it somewhere!

[@pfiltz]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Oh sure Rich. I didn't know about the pencil and smoothing etc.... Great info.

[@tagwatts2]

YOu do a great job, kee up good work. Stay with the reviews!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Much appreciated Frank!

[@raysalter6456]

Thank you Rich onto 17 again 😁😁😁😁😁

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching Ray!

[@fourwheelcowboy7918]

Awesome video Rich

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@janebrayton2961]

Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet! Thanks for the support Jane! 👍

[@bigbadstig]

That was a great video Rich, thank you, the step by step will help me no end and covered something I was actually thinking about with Christmas around the corner. You mentioned during the video 'trace' is that where i could use my own image and convert it to be able to be burned? if so have you done a video on that as well? Thank you again.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Look for the Lightburn 101 video.

[@bigbadstig]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Hi Rich, i've watched 3 times now the 101 as suggested and there is no mention of 'trace' what i'm trying to learn is how for example I can burn an image that i currently have as an image. Dog for instance.

[@hefalump56]

@@bigbadstig Did you find your answer about tracing? If not, this is a video in which Rich covers tracing. I suggest you watch all of it, but if not, his tracing starts at about 2 minutes 15 secs into the "Node Editing and Sketch Tutorial".

[@bigbadstig]

@@hefalump56 Thanks for responding, in answer to your question, no i've not found the answer. You have not sent me a link to the video you refer to though. Thank you

[@hefalump56]

@@bigbadstig Sorry, I assumed you would search Rich's videos for "node". Here is the URL... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2abkn-ffausn68 I hope it helps.🙂

[@PhilippinesDarrellCheeks]

Thanks rich !

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet! 👍

[@KenpoBill]

I appreciate your videos

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@noelholland6255]

Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for the support Noel! 👍

[@newsfan77]

Rotating one of the trees upside down will save on material usage

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yep, that's another video.

[@darrellrichards2133]

Awesome

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Darrell!

[@Sandyloucustomdesigns]

How can I make your snowflake ornaments thicker so I can put a larger hole for the ribbon to put it on the tree? I’m sure it is simple but I’ve not found the answer yet

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can weld a new loop to the top Sandy.

[@derek2593]

Great tutorial. I am curious though, could you do the same thing without cutting two pieces? In other words, fill the tree, but not the inner outline, and maybe it could be one piece? Maybe even add green powder coat?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That would be a lot of time on the laser Derek.

[@derek2593]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy , thanks for the practical tip! Makes sense though. You may have saved my machine many hours of labor.

[@lonniedupont]

👍👍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I love the review videos

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them Lonnie! The next one's for you! 😎

[@SamsWoodCreations]

i see a lot of sheet goods in the back ground, where do you buy yours?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It depends on the wood and the price. I have several suppliers. A family lumber yard, a cabinet maker, Lowe's, a door company, etc.

[@staltus]

Nice.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Steve!

[@timhaley7383]

Any chance that Canadians can be winners too in the raffles? We are closer than the EU.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yeah, but the tariffs & customs fees are out of sight! Sorry, but nobody wants to ship to Canada, but you probably already know that.

[@timhaley7383]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great videos. They have really made my laser learning curve much easier.

[@richardh.severn5980]

ADD two more sides at 90 deg. with tabs and holes. Some trial and error fitting required during design by overlaying like he did.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I like it just the way it is Richard, but thanks for the tips!

[@aa-sd2io]

谢谢！

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

谢谢你的支持！ Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!

[@Mando5]

#96 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

👍🙋‍♂️👍

[@georgeknight1645]

Another great video Rich thank you 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Very welcome George!