📦 Lightburn Designed Boxes, PLUS a custom Tissue Box cover!

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Very nice project. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Gilbert!

[@stevecox552]

Awesome Job,,, great video again. THANKS

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@billholder253]

Great video, thanks for the tips and How-to-instructions. also files that one may need in order to start off on the right foot. God bless.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Bill!

[@brucejomms]

Very well presented Rich. Thanks for the tips.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@merrillalbury8214]

Rich. Just got my winning from the last Lasermakerrelm youtube. Looks great. Thanks.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Enjoy it! We have more prizes this Sunday!

[@JosephStormJr]

Thank you for actually showing us what the bees wax looks like when used.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@beavercreekdesign]

Thanks Rich for doing the video!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet!

[@robmills4709]

Great results Rich. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Rob👍

[@davidelder5399]

Great video, Rich. Nice design on the tissue box. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet David! Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

If you downloaded the zip file *before 3/20/23, please delete it* and download it again! Thanks to Wade D who found an error in the file, I fixed it and it works now! There was also a mistake in the video on the boxes.py info: *Choose "F Finger Joint (opposing side)* for the Box Setting!

[@douglasmitchell4063]

Thanks again Rich! Beautiful finish on the box as well as the design.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks again Douglas! I really like beeswax or walrus oil. Excellent natural finishes!

[@lukaspotgieter7363]

Very nice work.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you very much Lukas!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

This is one project that I can not sneeze at! 🤣🛫 great video as always!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

🤪 Funny!

[@karlriley1314]

Love your video's. They are so informative and help us newbies. Keep them a comin.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you! Will do Karl!

[@DaveFisherLSAeronaut]

I always learn something new with you videos. Arrange is new to me. Thanks! (Oh, and I also enjoy the tangents you take. They usually take us to something new to try.)

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them Dave! You're probably the only one! 🤪

[@dennisselander9462]

Thanks!😎

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much for the support @dennisselander9462!

[@playamytrumpet]

Fantastic idea and workmanship, thx for sharing

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching Ken!

[@gbjones54]

Learning a ton fr😢these. Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Happy to help Gary!

[@kevinr1315]

Great ideas, great video and makes me want to go home and make these boxes right now!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

🤪 Thanks Kevin!

[@patriciahough7766]

BRAVO, Rich ❤

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much Patricia! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@Essentialvideophoto]

I love design on tissue box, looks absolutely wonderful. Great video as always Rich. Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks again Bob! Much appreciated!

[@Raidersank63]

Thank you for doing what you do. Awesome job.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that!

[@steveferguson1232]

Great video Rick

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

Great job!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much V J! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@johndeaux9987]

thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome John!

[@doninvermont2008]

Hi Rich, Another excellent video! I would love to see one on the in depth design work for the tissue box. Also I am looking forward to seeing you do one on the Gweike Cloud. Thank you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Coming soon Don! I'm a one-man show here, unlike other channels and it takes me a lot of time to get these videos done.

[@doninvermont2008]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy You do an awesome job on these videos Rich, and the time and effort you put into them is obvious. Just signed up in patreon to show my appreciation!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Much appreciated Don! Thanks for the support!

[@robinNC]

Great information

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you think so Robin; thanks!

[@Bojammer]

wow glasses are killer

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

🤪

[@merrillalbury8214]

Great

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much! BTW, a flat pack went out to you in the mail today.

[@robertarmstrong2323]

I was just thinking about this very thing

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@steveferguson1232]

I’ve made boxes through that same generator and now I understand the settings in there much better. Thank you for that. Love using beeswax. I need to you it on laser projects now, I’ve only used it on thick cutting boards. Great as always and please tell me where you got those eye glass frames. Those are awesome

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Steve! The glasses are just readers that I bought on Amazon. amzn.to/3FNrjZl

[@garrynicholson5823]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy GREAT TUTORIAL. I thought you had lost weight, but then realised it was the glasses that made you look thinner. ;-) ;-) ( sorry, scottish humour)

[@sabrinabradley5010]

Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome!

[@sharksys]

Thanks for the video, Rich! I'm new to hobby lasers and this is one of the things I'd really like to try (tissue box). Doubtful it will look as great as yours, of course. But, I'm gonna try thanks to you! Very grateful for your videos!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Go for it Michael! Don't sell yourself short! You can do it!

[@lilredrocker3151]

🤩 You are so awesome! Thank you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@mrnorthpole67]

I was wondering if you could tell me what is the best way to seal Slate and white ceramic tile without it turning Cloudy from the moisture or peel. also could you tell me is ceramic tile better to engrave on with glaze or without glaze? What would you recommend? Thank you for your videos very well done I enjoy them all.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I use triple thick clear: amzn.to/3H5ozqH You'll never want to use anything else after trying this. I engrave the tile first.

[@anamilovanovic8611]

What is this yellow that you put on box, like varnish? Your videos are very helpful to me!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Bees wax Ana.

[@IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ]

Great design on the tissue box, I now have suitable wood that my laser will burn through. So I will give boxes a go now. But one thing Rich, as a woodworker I did cringe when you brought out a steel hammer to assemble the box, Please can I make a sugguestion and invest in a wooden or nylon hammer, as its alot kinder on the wood. Thats my 2 cents worth 🙂

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It does no damage to the wood Ian. I'm not hitting it hard enough to make a dent. The reason why I use a small hammer.

[@AramPerez]

But most beginners won’t have your touch. A rubber (or leather) mallet would be better. Or use a piece of wood between the box and hammer.

[@terryvaughan8095]

Hey Rick, love your channel and I’ve learned so much as a result of watching and listening to your videos so it’s a big thank you from me. Can I add some notes to this subject of box making that might help some of your subscribers/watchers. If you pick ‘notes holder’ from the boxes drop-down menu, it already has the finger slot for access (I use these boxes resized for my coasters) For the file type selection, I use lbrn2 which if you select ‘generate’ rather than download, followed by a tap on the file after it’s downloaded will take it directly into the open Lightburn page. Same end result as your method but it saves a step by cutting out the need to bring it into Lightburn after saving it to your file folder. Thanks again for your help and advice, please keep it coming. Regards, Terry

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Hi Terry! Thanks for the comments! I try to incorporate a lesson into all of my videos, that's why I didn't choose the Post-it notes file, but rather a box to show node editing. I prefer the SVG files because the Lightburn files change my layer settings. But thanks for the comments!

[@terryvaughan8095]

You see, the man has done it again, he’s taught me some more. Thanks Rick as I said I’m learning so much from your videos. Keep them coming.

[@wtrujillo7549]

Hey Rich really appreciate all the knowledge you give and have been subscribed for a while, one quick question do you have an updated material list for the monport k40 my model does not have a power setting other than the ammeter, the one shown on the forum is a different control board than the one I have. Thank you in advance

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

They both work the same. You have to dial in the power on the ammeter so that when using Lightburn at 100%, the ammeter doesn't read more than 17 or 18 mA. Then you can use Lightburn up to 100% power. The old controller uses buttons and you have to add an ammeter, and the new one uses an onboard ammeter.

[@wtrujillo7549]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy sounds good I found your video showing how to do this and it works fine, thank you for the response

[@bnavqm]

What type of wood do you use? Great Work!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I used A/A Baltic Birch for this Mike.

[@andreawalford]

Hi Rich, do you have any videos showing how you design a box in light burn WITHOUT using a box generator?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No I don't Andrea, because most people prefer to do it fast and easy. But it's simply drawing out a rectangle and duplicating it, and then welding it to the shape.

[@DavZell]

Two words: rubber mallet! But seriously, your channel is a great resource. Thanks for all your work.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My mallet is too big for these small jobs David, so a toy hammer and proper control works best for me.

[@jimcampigotto9961]

Great informative video Rich, as always detailed and precise. Would you know the release date of LB 1.4? 4

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No I don't. It's in Beta and once it's ready, you'll get an update notification Jim.

[@jimcampigotto9961]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thnx

[@TheHorrorsEdge]

Looks great thanks for the info! How do you get the burn residue off before applying the finish or do you just finish it after the burn?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I just give it a quick wipe with a rag dampened with cleaning vinegar.

[@WindingPines]

What if you are trying to make a box that is not a perfect square? I am trying to make a rectangular box w/ lid. please explain the Width, length and height measurements.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That would be impossible to do in a KZbin comment.

[@georgemccombs5070]

Love the box video. Question about the slate coasters, do you put any kind of finish on them or do you leave them natural?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I have 2 finishes the customer could choose from George. One is 3 coats of plain Shellac and I scuff the final coat, and the other is a custom blend of beeswax pellets and cutting board oil (70/30) that I cook in a crockpot, poured into in a 4oz can, where it resolidifies. The wax/oil I sell separately as an upsell item for $6.00. Most folks chose the wax.

[@bigadg]

cracking video as always but i cant find the file for the coaster box anywhere

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

lahobbyguy.com/boxes

[@TimRace]

Rich, you say on the video several times the kerf is 1.0. However when designing the box on Boxes.py the burn is 0.1. Is the kerf and the burn the same? What am I missing, thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

0.1 is correct, I just said it wrong Tim.

[@derrickhaig4191]

Hi Rick I have just had delivered an Ortur rotary chuck, my LM3 is having problems trying to get it sorted by Gil from Ortur. My question is can I use the rotary chuck on my Sculpfun S9 if so which cables do I use they’ve sent 2 adapter cables but no info, can you help

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You have to try both and see which one works.

[@derrickhaig4191]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy there doesn’t seem to be any info from Ortur. The booklet that comes with the chuck is very basic

[@RonInAVan]

Rich great video I’ve got to try this box on my ORTUR, you think it would cut the 3mm ?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My 3-year old 5W Ortur cuts 3mm, so yeah.

[@miketurner4193]

Great video, I made my first box, double checked all measurements prior to cutting, and the box turned out too small. I am using a Comgrow Z1 10w laser. Can't figure out what happened.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

This video may help Mike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGnOgHtrgsh2oLs

[@JeanClaude010]

Hi. Could you do a tutorial on a box with a sliding lid?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I have a lot on the to-do list right now.

[@davidlinzenmeyer6748]

Rich, as a beginner I am looking to pull the trigger on a laser and am going back and forth between the Longer Ray 5 and the Comgrow Z1, which would you recommend?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I would recommend the Roly LaserMATIC 10 if I had to make a recommendation. I guess I might take the Comgrow over the Longer.

[@TurboPotato]

fantastic video old man! You remind me of my dad!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Alex! Love the young _whipper snapper_ comments! 🤪

[@TurboPotato]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy seriously tons of helpful videos on your page. Thanks for all the info!

[@mikerose7100]

What size did you use for the tissue box in the generator? I.D? Aren't they a pretty standard size? yours had a friction fit.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It's in the video Mike.

[@deansiebert6237]

Rich, great videos. How many passes did it take cut out 3mm boxes using your 10w?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

One pass Dean.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

Any thoughts on the Xtool P2 Co2 about to be released?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, I have no affiliation with xTool anymore, however, they did say they are sending me one to test.

[@kwasg3]

Question: Do you (or can you) nest the sides to where there is only 1 laser cut of the row of tabs.... shifting the verticle edges would allow half the cut time on the tab cuts... ever try this? does it work? thx

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes, you can dock them.

[@beckydavis566]

Another question, I have xtool 10 watt, having trouble cutting through 1/4" thick wood. Any suggestions. I keep starting fires

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're going too slow.

[@chuckfrazier7192]

You're using 3mm wood? What type of wood is it and wondering where to get it. Thanks.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I get it on Amazon, AA grade Baltic Birch, cheaper than sheet goods from the big box stores Chuck. amzn.to/3lMqpoR

[@chuckchronister8263]

Good video, but did have a question, reducing the number of slots and tads. I did not see anything in boxes.py, is this a manual thing you do in LO. I like the tight fit, I hate the super glue thing.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I never noticed... I thought there was a control there but there isn't. I'm used to making my own slots and tabs Chuck.

[@AramPerez]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy , the control is under "Settings for Finger Joints".

[@sherryleggett1612]

How did you do the round coaster with the lip around the edge?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I got them from the Walnut Road Collection. Link in the description.

[@josepinto9252]

Hi Rich, I was busy cutting on my p20 and it suddenly stopped. It's on and moves home but the laser head doesn't work just dead. Looked inside the head and there's a little red light on but that's it! I would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I don't know what that could be Jose. You'll have to contact Atzer and see what they say.

[@beckydavis566]

Where do you find slate coasters

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Michael's and Hobby Lobby Becky.

[@stbienenopa6298]

Hallo, schaue gerne deine Videos an da ich Englisch sehr schlecht verstehe, beobachte ich deine Schritte mit der Maus sehr genau damit ich einige von dir abschauen kann. Danke nochmals.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Tut mir leid, dass ich die Übersetzungen nicht öfter mache. Normalerweise mache ich sie einmal im Monat, aber manchmal werde ich unterstützt. Einige der älteren Videos haben deutsche Übersetzungen. Danke fürs zuschauen!

[@kennyschneider9248]

I love the tissue box, what are the dimensions you used on the the box?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

116 x 116 x 57mm.

[@jeffsmith6572]

that is the dimensions for the coaster box not the tissue box@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy

[@Amerett01]

where can i find the file for the small parts box? my husband and I would love these.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

boxes.py

[@lonniedupont]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Lonnie!

[@brightsides6581]

Hi I wanted to know which diode laser is strongest among all diode lasers as per your opinion so far

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Well, Atzer has a 35W and xTool has a 40W.

[@jackhelm9852]

Rich, I noticed when you were designing your box in Boxes.pi you said you put in the inside measurements but you left the checkbox checked for Outside measurements. Have I misunderstood what that checkbox is for? I thought if you leave that checked, the measurements you put in is calculated to be the outside measurements calculated using the width of the material you are using? If that is not correct, do you know what that IS for and can you enlighten your disciple on this point? ;)

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes Jack, if you noticed the measurements I used, I added 6mm to compensate, plus a bit more for good measure. You can do it either way.

[@jackhelm9852]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy OK, Had not done the math. OK Thanks

[@mikepmel]

You must be testing a new version of Lightburn...1.4?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes, I'm a Beta tester for Lightburn. Or perhaps a time traveler... ? 🤪

[@sentonoob]

Which 10W are you working at and why not on your azert p20 plus? Need to buy something to 900dollars Starting on slate coasters and stainless coasters- what would You recommend? Gweike on the way

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'm using the Roly LaserMATIC 10. I'm using that laser because of the fine engraving and no cleanup or over burning.

[@ChazmillsADLT]

totally off subject but cant think of anyone who could give a simple answer. i have searched google but dont get my answer. Q, what does the Corel Draw macro do in lightburn? can i import Corel Draw images? do i need Corel Draw to be installed? I dont want o use corel draw, i just want to be able to import Corel Drawn images!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

If you mean the EpiPhotoGrave.gms by RDB, it is for preparing photographs for laser engraving. Lightburn already has a photo editor built in. Click on the Image, right click on the image and select, Adjust Image.

[@rikveldeman5612]

I really like the video, but putting it into practice doesn't give the expected result. Maybe the solution is easy, but I cannot find it. I have downloaded the simple ABox in LRBN2, the cut on the bottom and two sides is correct (100.2mm as indicated in the settings), but the two other sides come out larger, i.e. 107.2mm. I've also downloaded the phone holder and it has the same problem, i.e. the back of the holder is significantly smaller than indicated on the template. What am I doing wrong?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Watch the video I just uploaded Rik.

[@rikveldeman5612]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy isn't that the video on boxes? The latest one is on TABS fitting SLOTS. Sorry, it may not be my day.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No it's not.

[@rikveldeman5612]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I calibrated the laser (only small variance) and had it cut again, this time all elements in one go. Now the result is OK. Could the problem be that before I did the cut element by element?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Not likely Rik, more likely the calibration. If it's off, the deviations get much larger as the size goes up.

[@rogerparkington3837]

Sorry Rich, but I think that your Maths may be wrong! 0.08 plus 0.02 = 0.1 not 1.0 .So which is correct?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

.08 + .02 = .1 Roger.

[@rogerparkington3837]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks. I thought so. Better change it. Roger

[@sherryleggett1612]

I don’t think the video was too long. If you rushed thru them you could skip over a bit that is important to the user. Better too much info than not enough.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Agreed! 😁

[@timtaylor7337]

I appreciate that Rich makes these types of projects, BUT if one goes back to some of his earlier videos, he helped those who follow him use lightburn and what it can or can't do.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I try and give more tips and tricks in each video Tim. Thanks for the comment!

[@paulantonucci6933]

I THINK YOU SHOULD USE A BIGGER HAMMER LOL

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I usually use a small 2x4. The hammer was closer! 🤪