Garage Mini Manufacturing - Glowforge Laser Cutter Batch Products

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Looking for a side hustle - In the video I share the power of Batching GlowForge laser cut products for consistency, faster assembly, costs, materials, masking, sanding, avoiding warping, clamping and having FUN! Enjoy!
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[@lukeholla9833]

better than a business card for sure...good progressive idea

[@myElHoElHo]

Awesome, and I like how you think. I am glad KZbin recommended this to me. Thank you for this!

[@zjoesmoe1135]

Yes 50 and electric skateboarding myself don't care what anybody thinks it is awesome

[@hacklabdesign]

Thank you

[@sirjimmyvo]

to increase speed i suggest applying an adhesive transfer tape prior to cutting. also if you you want to peel the mask off without using your nails, you can take another used piece of mask and rub the adhesive side on the edge of your work piece to make the mask lift.

[@ElevatedEngraver970]

Super awesome key notes I took from this is time management and understanding that time is money. Batching is something I need to do for my business and your video really helped verify my thoughts. Thanks for the video!

[@suegevedon8366]

Try using a simple spray sealer “Deft Clear wood finish” it’s a quick drying clear Lacquer Spray . It does not warp the thin ply materials, just spray a thin coat and it is dry in minutes. HomeDepot and Lowes carry it, anymore it’s all I use to seal any thin ply to get a great look!

[@hacklabdesign]

Thanks, I’ll try it

[@SMooreArtDesign]

I've had a lot of luck using varnish with plywood. The nice thing about varnish is you can just keep applying more as it soaks it up and you can get a lacquer effect. I stain the plywood first too.

[@tolebearlucy6936]

My husband and I do hand painted ornaments. I paint each one with acrylic paint after he cuts my designs from Baltic birch and he uses a spray coat to seal them. No warping and no damage to my hand painting! I keep trying to convince him how we could do so much more with a glow forge but the expense is daunting. Oh I’m sure you would anyway but use a well ventilated area to spray your pieces. We would hang them to dry all across our garage on a wire!

[@charlenejacksonwright9644]

I’m a newbie to my new Glowforge her name is Lucy. You’re content is very good and I love the fact that ended I love you. I’ll probably be contacting you for some real genuine help. Or should say to pick your brain 🧠. Thanks 🙏🏼 and I love you right back.

[@Teklectic]

@1:48 to etch logos and text into brass I use a multi-step process. I first mask the item with flat black spray paint, then laser the design in to the paint, gently wash the ash off with methyl hydrate to expose the metal and then use a salt water electro-etching process to erode the exposed areas. You can get a really deep, crisp etch with this technique and you don't need much laser to do it, I use a 5w diode laser.

[@tatay41]

I suggest polyurethane it's the only one i've found that doesn't warp the thin layer wood. You should also try UV clear resin its amazing and dries under a UV light or sunlight in minutes. It creates a hard shell over the wood.

[@hacklabdesign]

Great suggestion thanks for watching

[@sharibsiddiqui2855]

Please show how you made chair card

[@j.c.6063]

Use a spray clear coat like artist use to seal their art. It will cut down on warping. Lacquer or Varnish. It dries really fast too.

[@stephaniethibault6571]

I totally agree about the cards, you may keep the first one just in case, but then you toss every other one after that. A papercraft company I use does put promo codes that are good for a period of time, but even then I just keep the first one or take a pic for later use. This is such an awesome idea, and as you said, you can put anything flat that may work for your industry. Thanks for the tutorial. I love the crafty community. They are always willing to teach and share. You have a new sub for sure! :)

[@IamSpectre2020]

42 yrs in plastic manufacturing, as many as 500 employees, designed and sold millions of products around the world, a degree as a Business Analyst and I look at this and i dought you sold one, really, come on now, it makes great KZbin. Bet you live in California?

[@CritStender]

Nice vid! Do you have a link to the tape you are using?

[@gordonwilliams7289]

Great concept...excellent idea and functionality. Keep it up.

[@kuremyona7017]

Awesome video! I’m looking to get a glow Forge pro. The paper you put on it to protect it from burn, would you mind linking me please??

[@lcbcreative2379]

Do you have a link for the masking tape roll you use? awesome idea on the cards.

[@chosenideahandle]

Ha, awesome episode! You should have a crap load more subs with this fun content.

[@tjcarita]

Very interesting video Ryan! Your so right about paper business cards. When they use the card you made they'll be thinking of you! Have you thought about using a light coat of spray lacquer from HD's or even Walmart. It dries super fast and it shouldn't warp the wood.

[@hacklabdesign]

I may try to pre-coat. ??

[@prince2thethrone]

@@hacklabdesign where did you get the masking tape roll? thanks, do you have the link?

[@RomanovDR]

Отличный проект!

[@dylanstoel2185]

What masking paper do you use? I can’t seem to find it anywhere

[@anggee9239]

Can u split it & add your biz info on front & add magnet on back for fridge biz card? I don't use paper one's anymore..ppl don't use them. Just a thought :)

[@lunchbox468]

instead of using two peices of weed. maybe you should use a vector to cut the hole. then raster down the area to hold the tool.

[@hacklabdesign]

I like this, but by raster do you mean etch? That may take a while?

[@kevinogden6977]

I use Laquar no warping

[@verlorenerjunge5921]

Nice Intro

[@robjtko]

Great video. Thanks!!!

[@iaincoe]

Best way to mask is with a cold press laminator. I can do a side in seconds.

[@hacklabdesign]

Please explain

[@MindiLynn3]

Great tips! Thank you! Can you share where you find your super thin wood..not the veneer?

[@hacklabdesign]

hmm, wood craft. it varies in quality.

if you get proppper air assist ther is no need for masking anything...becouse the CUT will be PERFECT! ;)

[@hacklabdesign]

great tip! thanks!

[@dframp5152]

Great video! I'm new to laser engravers. I have a product idea to engrave bamboo cutting boards with custom designs. Cutting boards will all be same size but custom design different on each one. What kind of laser engraver would you recommend for this type of work? Thanks in advance!

[@hacklabdesign]

Thank you. You would want the pass thru feature on the glowforge Pro if your boards are over 19x12" and remove the bed crumb tray. I have the Plus which is faster and 45 watt but it's not the Pro. The Plus no longer comes in the 45 watt. You can save $500 on a Pro with this link. glowforge.com/hacklab

[@JMPStatisticalDiscovery]

Thank you for the shout out.

[@elainerhule5973]

Great video; I like it. I am looking to do wedding invitations. The goal is to batch print quickly of course. Any thoughts on that; I appreciate that is paper?

[@hacklabdesign]

That would be fun. I would lightly etch and create a aged vintage look and then cut holes or a floral pattern.

[@alaundraortiz6265]

What is the best glue? What do you use for your products?

[@parkermathena5838]

Awesome creation! I'm looking at getting a glowforge and I was just wondering, what is the best way to engrave something that is double sided? I want to ensure that both sides are lined up with each other.

[@hacklabdesign]

Very exciting Parker, you tape down your material so it doesn’t move. your file will have multiple cuts, you run just the front and then take it out, flip and reinsert the run back in web glowforge app . App.glowforge.com

[@parkermathena5838]

@@hacklabdesign Awesome, thank you!!

[@thelifeofmar]

Hi great video! What did you use for your masking?

[@hacklabdesign]

Thankyou!!! I ordered a 12” roll of masking tape from amazon, you buy the file for jumbo dispenser

[@davidmichiejr9951]

How did you put so many on a page all I been able to do is one at a time

[@TheHelicapt]

Have you had to change the glow forge laser tube yet ?

[@hacklabdesign]

No I think 3 years straight use now. Running like a champ.

[@drewwestenbarger535]

What helmet did you have while riding your scooter?

[@Mrclingerful]

Where did you buy the masker?

[@markthorsen3467]

Jeez , guess I need to clean all of the business cards out of my wallet.

[@simpsons721]

You want a hack? Put some RC Helicopter fuel in that skateboard for a mph boost.

[@hacklabdesign]

I like your name it’s got a cool ring to it

[@hacklabdesign]

Haha

[@AndrewPetzold]

Awesome Video, would you be interested in review our design software for the glowforge?

[@FordPickUPRed]

Orion destroyed my hearing back in 1992.

[@sherryleggett1612]

So what the heck does this thing do?

[@hacklabdesign]

Not sure

[@Amputee4life628]

I'm going to follw

[@hacklabdesign]

Thanks