Low cost stainless steel engraving with professional results - Ortur LaserMaster 2 Pro S2/LU2-10A

[@ianbottom7396]

Joshua thanks for the video. Just a word of caution if you aren’t aware already, laser engraving (along with other thermal processes) on stainless steel will produce toxic hexavalent chromium fumes and dust so it’s definitely something anyone doing this needs to be aware of and be informed of the risks

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you that's a very good point and I'll be sure to mention it in my next video. Cheers J

[@ianbottom7396]

@@joshuadelisle I also wanted to make sure you knew for your and your families health

[@joshuadelisle]

@@ianbottom7396 thank you.

[@merrillalbury8214]

Good information.

[@truassassin1]

I didn’t know either till the last min when 😅

[@nps-ddpsavinglives]

Love your content bud, almost made me cry seeing you creat amazing memories with your beautiful daughters! so special, looks like the clients were thrilled.. I am a father of three girls and they are all grown up and gone... Enjoy every precious moment my friend ..goes by way, way to fast! thanks for sharing that with us!! And thanks for the Review I am seeking a SS metal etching laser and this one looks like it might do the trick ..

[@joshuadelisle]

I couldn't agree more, thank you so much for the kind encouragement. They're already far more grown up. I try to engage every moment as it will be the youngest we're ever going to be, but its not always possible. All the very best, cheers J

Thank you for including the settings that you used for cutting & engraving! When I just began with the laser cutter, I found this practical info to be sorely missing from many videos. Everybody was like "your material will be different, so go figure out on your own", but frankly it's good to have some known-good-for-someone settings to start experimenting with.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. On my newest videos I show how to do a cut test on lightburn, every material is different even between plywood brands. Alternatively I now cut pretty much everything at 2000mm/m and just do several passes until it's finished. Cheers J

[@HamiltonFord]

Yup. Looking forward to the follow-up expansion kit video. Inspiring stuff as ever. Please don’t make me wait another month for the next dose. ;-)

[@joshuadelisle]

I'll try not to leave it too long. I have a few more tool reviews and a few commissions coming soon. Cheers J

[@JD-be7ys]

The balcony was adorable. Nice Dad work!

[@krisknowlton5935]

You, my friend, gave me an excellent idea. I have etched a lot of glass and always have used black tempra paint. I spray it on using an airbrush which is very time consuming. The carbon from the candle looks like it would be a much faster way to do it and the cleanup would be just as easy as with the tempra paint. Beyond excellent video!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. I'm glad I've helped. Cheers J

[@krisknowlton5935]

@@joshuadelisle I finally got to try the candle carbon trick on glass today. It worked fine. Also I tried it on aluminum. It does work but I had to rub over the area I engraved with a magic marker and then clean the excess off with acetone so you can see the engraving. The good part about that is I suppose you can use any colour of magic marker you want. Now all my ss rulers have my logo engraved on them. Thanks again for the tip. It was a good one. I passed it on to Ed at URHC. I have a feeling you will be seeing it in his next video. Take care my friend.

[@joshuadelisle]

@@krisknowlton5935 well done that's great news. You could also use the laser to melt powder coating compound into the recess or even sinter brass powder or something. It's an idea I've yet to try 😉👍

[@krisknowlton5935]

@@joshuadelisle I tried engraving on brass but that didn't work out for some reason. It looked like it did to start with but then I was able to rub it off with my fingers. I haven't tried the powder coat yet, I have some to try, I just haven't had the time yet.

[@qshed]

Fantastic video Can't wait to see a full sheet etched out. Loved the way you off loaded responsibility for paint damage to the better half.

[@joshuadelisle]

Ha ha. Thank you. Yes hopefully coming soon. Cheers J

[@jonballard4453]

Really cool. I love the part where you, not only made a balcony for your daughters doll house but gave them specific detailed instructions for the right way to paint it.. I believe that to be of the upmost importance in how we all teach our children. Great job man, I'll keep watching if you keep making. P.s. I still want to see how you actually come up with the order of operations to make something like the stag bookends. And how about a video that goes over the order of operations to make various different things in forging . Kind of like your penny end scroll tutorial. I'd really love to understand how to forge letters and numbers and perhaps one day how to make a small gate with scrolls and other various fundamentals. I really love how the UK is so geared toward having a unique forged "wrought" ironwork gate etc. That is such a status symbol. Or so it would appear. Rather than a car or something. Of course they are on some massive , beautiful Manor but it's damn cool. BTW your videos are progressing without a doubt so that's something you should be proud of and hopefully motivated and able to persist into the future. Still can't wait to see your channel explode.. like I've said . I'm rooting for you and your family and your success. Forge that life.. just make sure .... its worth living. THANK YOU

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much that's really good to hear. I'm definitely going to do more forging again soon if time allows. Only reason I haven't is because no one has ordered anything forged and I find most people only have a budget for minimal fabrication or want it fast and laser cut. I'll need to do some marketing and probably will just forge some products and put on display somewhere that has wealth. Forging my horse sculptures again will be a tutorial that you'll like. Cheers J

[@trevorjarvis3021]

You are one very clever chap Joshua - Wow! And what a lovely veranda you made as well. Unbelievable machine and your skill. Credit where it’s due! 👍👏✊🙏

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you your very kind. Cheers J

[@kylezakk]

This review convinced me to get this machine. I already have and air assist setup and I'm definitely getting an enclosure.

[@ghaljfas]

Of course I want to see it! Oh and thanks for the final words of advice. You're a good egg.

[@joshuadelisle]

Your very welcome. Cheers J

[@jessetutterrow4320]

KZbin just suggested your channel. Looking great! I would love to see a detailed build of the extension itself. Please explain in enough detail so a woodworker would understand what to buy and how to do the build.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you I definitely will. Cheers J

[@luckystar4779]

Hi Joshua....SUPER! 👍 This is another superbe video, thanks! I need to convince the wife to come up with many projects to use this super machine for a affortable price. So yes, please extend this machine and do the video 😆

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Yes definitely coming soon. Cheers J

[@murmur3966]

Hello Hello From Canada!!! That was wonderful how you sacrificed your sign so that we wouldn't make the same mistake. That is just one of the things I most appreciate when watching your episodes. Thanks for sharing this with us all and I would absolutely love to see you make the mods on the laser to work on full sheets.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Yes I'll definitely be building that next year once I've made a bit more room in the workshop. Cheers J

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow that's crazy awesome. Congratulations on your new tool / toy my friend. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Happy to see your 1st person was happy with her porch. Very nice job explaining and review this tool. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. God bless you too. Cheers J

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@joshuadelisle your very welcome

[@juliansmith2729]

Ah.. Yeah we want a full-sheet follow-up video. Liked 👍 and subscribed. Looking forward to your next instalment.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. I'm on it. Cheers J

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

I've loved tech solutions for about 40 years. I've wired up my own simple electronics, built PC's and generally tried to use tech to help my life along, but I must be getting old and tetchy because I look at a project like this and say, no, I'm not trying that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not dissing Joshua, I think his mastery of engineering and tech is amazing, but It's all left me behind. I can't keep up with modern tech anymore and feel old and old fashioned. Soon I'll be saying things like 'In my day' or 'It was all just fields' or even 'Eh, whut?' Great video, very informative, but I think I've reached my peak and will just stick with simple power tools and suck up my shame at not being able to move forward 😞 (Still going to keep watching even if I don't fully understand the fancy tech gubbins though)

[@joshuadelisle]

Please know that I prefer simple no cost solutions generally. I know I'm dabbling in tech just now but I assure you it won't be something I'm dependent on. These companies are letting me test their equipment and. Getting a chance to learn complex new technology and hopefully will be able to break it down into simple language that anyone can understand. I've got my old forge sculpture work coming again later. You'll enjoy that I hope. Cheers J

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

@@joshuadelisle I totally get the low cost solution thing. I really enjoy your videos and the way you make them accessible to those of us less knowledgable so we can build on your explanation. I'm simply admitting defeat, because even when you break it down, I still couldn't follow the whole process. I would love to be able to afford CNC tools, but can't. Failing that I would love to be able to build my own as I always built my own solutions in the past. I look at this video and admire the knowledge and determination that makes it work, but admit that I couldn't do that, even with the help of someone willing to do the experimentation and then explain it bit by bit. I'll just use older technologies that I understand and be happy with that. I'll still watch videos of people using the latest tech though, I might not be able to replicate it, but I enjoy seeing how it's done.

[@chucklenz9011]

I’m 80 and a retired supervisor/industrial engineer and I own and operate 7 sewing machines and I’m looking to get into lasers to cut and engrave my makers mark on my bags and actually cut the material prior to sewing. No more scissors or rotary cutters…super precision parts to sew. Leather and several of the new high tech materials I’ve used with less waste. He isare inspiring

[@ravennatore7630]

Just order one of those and now I can't wait to use it

[@joshuadelisle]

Well done. Cheers J

[@edkennedy1166]

Yes!

[@blackbeton3923]

Very nice results, thanks for sharing your settings 👍🏻👍🏿

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@cedarandsound]

Funnily enough, in the edit if you had cut the hard rock music in when showing B-Roll of your daughter's dollhouse that would've been hilarious.

[@iandonkin6762]

Always love watching your content Joshua! Such a talented chap with multi-faceted skills. Thanks for sharing as always 👍

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much Ian. Your very kind. Cheers J

[@levirugheimer3131]

I'd love to see some more of those sculptors.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Yes definitely more to come. Cheers J

[@captkmk3226]

Joshua, AWESOME thanks for sharing your project and knowledge.

[@jonasowens27]

joshua i dont know if anyone has ever told you .thanks for your time to include all the links for the things you use.i hate watching and seeing things i want and people dont put links in.anyway thanks mate .i stayed up until 6am watching your vide great work

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I really appreciate it and I'm glad you're finding my videos useful. All the very best. Cheers J

[@XerotoLabs]

Big thanks for the tip about sooting for engraving .

[@rikujkoivisto]

Hi Joshua! I cannot wait when I see your finish product, the full size table..!!! I can only dream for anything like that... 😀

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. I'm working on a self build plasma table soon. Cheers J

[@BigBlueMotors]

Cool project. Like to see the expansion module!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. I will. Cheers J

[@moapictures]

Beautiful work! I had the impression that at the time of the 6:25 video we can see a curve with unoptimized polygon signals. Try to smoth these curves to make it look better. I have a Sculpfun S9 cutting machine and I love doing these jobs. I have thousands of drawing files, I've been collecting them for 20 years. Not selling anything, just for my own use. Hugs from Brazil!!!

[@SigurdtheRyder]

Excellent! So, I would like to see where I can get everything you are doing, what the cost, and purchase price in depth so more folks can do what you are doing here in USA. Would you be willing to do that? I would help many folks get it right the first go if you will...yes?

[@joshuadelisle]

I definitely will do a workshop tour one day with costings. I would say that there is an order of what to purchase over a length of time and job opportunity.

[@SigurdtheRyder]

@@joshuadelisle OK thank you very much!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@nunyabusiness9043NunyaBiz]

… forge a life worth living. Beautiful tagline. Yes, please do the mod and get some big stuff engraved.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@DireWolfForge]

Man, that is awesome! Recommend using a dab of CA glue or some poster tack when setting polished metal on the base. Will keep jitter from the gantry from moving your workpiece. Thanks for the video!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@stuartbrowne3358]

Hi Joshua, Fantastic video, so much info, have watched so many reviews about different engravers and just could not make my mind up, after watching your video I know which one im going for, dont have alot of money so this machine is not outside my price range, what I would like to do is expand it to 1500 x 700 so i assume you just replace the X and Y frame to the lengths you need and connect everything as normal, thinking I may need to put some leg supports on the x axis rail to stop it bowing in the middle, couldnt find the video showing you expanding yours, if you did one, loveing your work, thanks again Stu P.S dont suppose there was a dicount code for that machine

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so. I recommend watching my more recent video on the comgrow Z1. It's cheaper, works well and is better for expanding as it has 2 Y axis motors and so no need for a connection rod. Links and discounts should be in the description. Cheers J

[@justynb5500]

Awesome work mate 👍

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@patricksalmon3494]

Super et merci bien vite la suite,j'attends avec impatience

[@outlandr13]

I want to see the expansion pack! Loved the sign!

[@sportflyer]

Excellent.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@minravex9919]

Video of the upgrade to larger work area pls

[@joshuadelisle]

coming soon. cheers J

[@deejaudible]

Thanks!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for the support. All the very best. Cheers J

[@h.Freeman]

I've definitely popped a few rubbers in my day🤷🏿‍♂️

[@TheDanzman1211]

add a camera-no more problem setting up your material. I love the video, if only you list the settings

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. All settings are mentioned but I'll write them in the description. Cheers J

[@delphboyvpk]

Hi Joshua, Can I first say great balcony for a dolls house, I have just found your channel as I looked for plasma cutting machines. So your comment about making a cutter/laser big large enough to work on a 8x4 foot sheet got my attention to a point that I needed to ask you to make one ASAP please.

[@joshuadelisle]

Ha ha. Thank you Paul. At this stage I'm exploring how simple I can build a CNC plasma/oxy fuel cutter. Increasing the gantry is simple but the main issues are having a solid level bed. Cutting thin material is proving to be difficult to get right with this cheap plasma and would be inclined to get a hypertherm and THC but that's a very big jump up in price. Cheers J

[@tonygagey]

Dude. Barbie>Top Dad, well done mate! Well done.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Cheers J

[@hornetboy3694]

Awesome video thank you Joshua

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for watching. Cheers J

[@smoke9327]

Tnx u helped alot .

[@PowerForgeWorkshop]

Wow, I never thought an Ortur could engrave stainless. We own a previous version, I wonder if it can do the same. Thanks for the video.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Needs to be a 10w optical output version at least to have the power to engrave stainless. Cheers J

[@PowerForgeWorkshop]

@@joshuadelisle Thanks, looks like we'll need to upgrade.

[@WithMunchkins]

Have you tried cutting glass with it? Can you please try cutting glass, 3mm, 6mm and such? .. I'm wondering if I can use it for stained glass work.

[@joshuadelisle]

I know it can engrave glass. It may be able to make a break line for you. I'll test it. Cheers J

[@DaCostaCreations]

I subscribed! What are you waiting for? Hands on that aluminum extrusion bars.. 😉👍

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Space and time is what I'm waiting for 😅. I've got a few jobs and few reviews and then it's getting done 👍. Cheers J

[@thirdgear75]

Brilliant!

[@alwayscensored6871]

Spray paint some thin metal, laser off the paint, then chemical etch to cut through. Brass locos etc

[@MrSDNeo]

Awesome video. And great work.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Steve. Cheers J

[@MrSDNeo]

@@joshuadelisle it didn’t look like you used the soot technique on the second engraving for the sign. Can I ask please, what settings did you use? I’ve recently just upgraded to the lu2-10a and still trying to find a decent starting point for each material

[@joshuadelisle]

@@MrSDNeo Hi. Yes if the stainless is a Matt/brushed finish then it doesn't require any surface prep/sooting. If the surface is at a high polish then you need something to stop the reflection. I run at 200mm per minute @100% for most polished things. For brushed stainless you can engrave at a 1000mm per minute. I recommend doing some small tests on different finish qualities on stainless at different speeds from 100-1000mm per minute. All the very best. Cheers J

[@quadking2679]

I love your videos

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Your very kind. Cheers J

[@Mole-Skin]

Have enjoyed a number of your videos and wondered if I might entice you into another experiment which, as far as I can tell, no-one seems to have attempted.. That is to mount a 2d Printer head onto the CNC Frame (perhaps an Epson DX5 as these are frequently sold as a seperate item) to do wider/longer.. colour printing.. Ideally on hard boards that could not be fed through a regular printer. The software match is the bit I can't get my soft little brain around.. So, Perhaps UV.. but not crucial.. There are large flat format machines available, but very pricey £10k+ I have looked into DTG or Sublimation but both have their limitations.. Could be very useful.. Thanks.

[@joshuadelisle]

Definitely something to consider. Cheers J

[@ruipereira2970]

Go, go, go!

[@cedarandsound]

When it stopped 3 times for possible overheating, have you considered a method for heat reduction using either a dust collector or a blower fan?

[@McGutschy2]

Thank you for your inspiration and your excellent video work. And yes, show me the entlarging!!!! :-)

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, I will. Cheers J

[@Fosgen]

14:08 thick piece of alu or copper underneath would do trick.

[@prestonian1066]

Big fan of your channel but it's disappointing when you don't follow through with videos. Still waiting on the extension to do full sheets and the MkII air fed mask.

[@joshuadelisle]

They're still in the making. These things take time unfortunately. The extended plasma is moving to my other workshop as I'm struggling for roon and the MK2 respirator is being sponsored by a military grade filter company which is coming up shortly. Cheers J

[@prestonian1066]

@@joshuadelisle Thanks for the update, appreciate it thank you. Looking forward to them.

[@mastermaker666]

Keep hoping someone doing a review on one of these(or better yet the more powerful models) will try to cut laminate flooring boards(amazing material usable for a whole host of things that is both cheap and available everywhere) and particle-board flooring(for much the same reasons...), pretty much all the improvised/diy machines(saws, angle.grinder stands etc.etc.etc.) seen on umpteen different youtube channels can be made from these 2 alone...

[@mtz3843]

that was great, but wish that machine would do cnc also.

[@piotrkrzyzowski2917]

This or laser master 3 for gravering stainlestell bracelets? :)

[@ravennatore7630]

You have a video of adding a plasma laser to this machine 🥺

[@joshuadelisle]

Not this one but the previous model. Check out my other videos. Cheers J

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

did you say 30mm acrylic? Looks like you need a vacuum table.

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes 30mm black acrylic. A vacuum table would be great. Cheers J

[@HappySingh-bw7ey]

Sir let me invite you in Uganda on my bills then you advise me how to build that .am running my hollow section hardware .it can help me a lot

[@dgundeadforge17]

can the laser cutter cut through brass ?

[@joshuadelisle]

This one can't cut brass but it may sinter brass powder to steel. Cheers J

[@merrillalbury8214]

I often wonder if lowering the laser a small amount between passes would make for a better and lesser number of passes cur

[@ricklowery9369]

Josh, I'd love to see the expanded gantry for the laser.

[@joshuadelisle]

Coming soon. Thank you. Cheers J

[@honeycuttracing]

Would like to see that build and how good it does!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@DonMetal]

Have you tried it on (hardened) carbon steel as well? I know that that might react differently to stainless.

[@joshuadelisle]

I have with more powerful lasers. Doesn't work so well on normal steel with a 10w.

[@davidcooper708]

Great videos Josh very informative 👍 question with this type of machine laser engrave aluminium or is something else needed David

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. You can mark anodised aluminium but it will not affect the raw aluminium surface. Cheers J

[@ProfSimonHolland]

will it engrave aluminum?

[@joshuadelisle]

It won't but it's great for removing anodized coating to create a negative effect. Cheers J

[@Ab0minati0n]

Wow

[@preissasaf]

Hi everybody. I replaced my laser head unit to a new LU2-10A laser head unit and connected it to my laser device, model OLM2PRO S2. I uploaded a file using the LIGHTBURN software and... the laser does not engrave. I've attached a video. Does anyone have an idea what to do? I would appreciate any suggestion.

[@joshuadelisle]

I recommend contacting Ortur in case there is a fault. Cheers J

[@crowveg]

I wonder if it would work on silver?

[@joshuadelisle]

I don't know but my thoughts are it won't because silver reacts to heat oxidation very differently to steel. Cheers J

[@Sam1970Sam]

hi thanks for the video ... like you!!! perfectly engraves.. How can I find out what parameters you set for glass engraving , can I find out ? or do you have a video clip :? I have a 10A machine, Artur Lazer Master 2 PRO S2.. tried on glass but does not engrave.. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. It works fine on metal..

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi. I've not tested on glass yet. It maybe a case of applying a paint to the surface first so the laser has a opaque surface to engrave that can be washed off after. Cheers J

[@Sam1970Sam]

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[@dijkstw2]

Hey! Nice Job! How did ou manage to get de 10watt laser mounted adn running on the Othur Laser Master 2 Pro S2 without the additional break-out board ?

[@joshuadelisle]

This one came with the 10w laser and has built in board drivers. Cheers J

[@dalilslimani9769]

Man looking for laser engraving machine that works on acrylic wanna RGB backlates for video cards will the lm2 pro do the Job for both cutting and engraving on acrylic?

[@joshuadelisle]

Diodes lasers will not work on clear acrylic than less it's an infrared version or a CO2 laser. Cheers J

[@CentralPaRcFlying]

Did you have to upgrade the power supply to 5 Amps? Could that be why it shut off on you 3 times? I am wanting to upgrade my OLM2 Pro S2

[@TobyFireandSteel]

That’s awesome mate. Would this work on carbon steel as apposed to stainless? Ta

[@joshuadelisle]

I believe so. I'm using it on a carbon steel blade I've recently forged, video coming soon. Cheers J

[@TobyFireandSteel]

@@joshuadelisle awesome but cheers I look forward to seeing it 👍🏻

[@markcoster5762]

Hi Joshua, what laser engraving machine would you recommend for an all-in-one with the best results

[@djmochaman]

can you share with us how to start back when the laser stopped.. also with what software did you use..

[@joshuadelisle]

I will do a video on that. Cheers J

[@joshuadelisle]

The key is having the zero position set so it can be found again. When I re started mine and had to re home I remembered the position I set it to start from. On the computer it registered the fault and gave me the option to continue from last known position. Hope that helps. Cheers J

[@arsalanchaudhry]

Hey man noob question, does this laser engrave stainless steel without the black color, is that more of setting you can set or more of how the laser just engraves and you cant engrave with just the metal color

[@joshuadelisle]

It doesn't engrave in the same way it would engrave wood. It only marks the steel which is an oxidizing effect. So only black however an infra red laser can get different colours through a tempering effect. Cheers J

[@Yoshi-Toranaga]

Nice metal engraving, thanks for sharing. I have the previous model ortur master 2, I would like to get on a better machine and be able to make metal engravings what machine do you recommend? for example Longer-grabador láser RAY 5, xTool D1 pro or Atomstack X20 pro, etc. I will appreciate your opinion

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. So far the Atomstack versions I've tested have been no good, I've tried the Xtool but LONGER have proven to be the most cost effective option that works very well, I also like their controller. Cheers J

[@Yoshi-Toranaga]

@@joshuadelisle Thank's So, Longer is your option? I'm thinking more than usd 500. Sorry my English is bad. Regards

[@makinuthead]

Can it cut copper sheet around 1mm thickness?

[@joshuadelisle]

No you need a more powerful fibre laser or plasma torch for that. Cheers J

[@chrisabraham8793]

Whats the different between this model and the Ortur 3. do i really need the 3 if it uses the same type of laser. How do you find the company you bought it from as there is another company that sells them.

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi. I'm actually being sent the Ortur 3 to review so I'll have a Idea soon. From what I can see it is the same laser but a more robust gantry with fine adjustment. I don't think you extend it as easily as version 2 pro. Version 3 also can be controlled via an app. Cheers J

[@chrisabraham8793]

Thanks for the reply, i would like to know if you get stung by tax and import duty, you know what the UK can be like. Anyone had to pay this to the UK.

[@pistonslapuk]

Did you mean upto 3mm acrylic?

[@joshuadelisle]

Nope 30mm no joke. Cheers J

[@pistonslapuk]

@@joshuadelisle wow that’s incredible

[@timothylucas-gear2124]

Hey mate, did you coat the stainless for your sign with an etch compound or was that just the machine?

[@joshuadelisle]

Nope no compound. that was just the machine laser etching on brushed stainless 304. cheers J

[@timothylucas-gear2124]

Cheers mate, what an awesome machine! Keep up the good work!

[@joshuadelisle]

@@timothylucas-gear2124 Thank you so much. cheers J

[@abusam1]

Thank you Joshua, if you have air pump connected and powered (manually) do you enable air assist on lightburn?

[@joshuadelisle]

The air assist button on lightburn is only for machines with a solenoid connection. You will have to manually do it with this laser. The button won't do anything. Cheers J

[@abusam1]

thanks@@joshuadelisle I though this button was for the internal air assist fan for the laser head, as it is generating extra noise with the external air assist pump

[@joshuadelisle]

@@abusam1 the internal fan should be running constantly to keep the diodes cool. Otherwise they'll degrade very quickly. Cheers J

[@abusam1]

@@joshuadelisle👍, you are right, it just that I saw some videos on powder coating after engrave on wood, and they recommend to turn the air assist off so that powder wont fly before it gets melted.

[@ScorpionRanchTX]

How'd the expansion work out?

[@joshuadelisle]

I've not done it yet been too busy with other work. Coming soon though. Cheers J

[@Dnasty1]

Hey nice vid. I was ordering a muffler and they were going to laser engrave it for me with my logo. I was wanting a more bronze look instead of very black like what your machine made. Is this dependent on the source material I provide or the machine and the way they do it? Was wondering if I need to provide them a brown color logo vs my standard black one or does it matter?

[@joshuadelisle]

For the color you can change the speed and power to create different hues. The very best method I've seen is on titanium using a heat resistant mask that is lasered off and heated to create temper colours. The masked areas are protected from oxidation and remain silver until removed and then in use the whole exhaust turns a vivid purple and the lettering goes a blue and straw color.

[@totherarf]

Would I like to see more? ...... 'Be Rude not to! ;o)

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Cheers J

[@tobiasb154]

So which laser is best, madethebest or longer?

[@joshuadelisle]

I like both for different reasons. A combination of the two would be ideal. The next one I'm reviewing maybe just that. Cheers J

[@happygilmore2100]

Who do I send the invoice to.

[@TheKents2001]

How deep is it possible to etch with this onto stainless steel?

[@joshuadelisle]

not very deep. you can just pick it with fingernail. cheer J

[@tinamoore6761]

Hi Joshua we are very interested in this engraver cutter but I would like to know if it will safely cut paper from 160 gsm up to 250 gsm? I am interested in using it to cut out pop up mechanisms for cards and books.

[@joshuadelisle]

Most laser engravers will cut paper and card just fine. You just need to reduce the laser power down to something like 10% and to move at a rapid pace. I've got other lasers to review so I'll include those tests for you.

[@db7314]

Would the laser master 3 do the same results as this? Looks great on engraving!

[@joshuadelisle]

I believe LM3 is the same laser module just with a better gantry with an app controller. I will be able to confirm this as they are sending me one to review. Cheers J

[@db7314]

@@joshuadelisle awesome! Thanks for the reply! Shall look forward to seeing it!

[@LinuxArch]

Is it just me having issues with madethebest.com after 6 days since payment has been completed all I get after chasing because no confirmation been received is we have received your payment soon as been dispatched you will receive an email 4 days later nothing. I'm starting to think to cancel the order are they a scam any advice. Thanks Carlos

[@LinuxArch]

Just a quick update end up cancelling the order and went direct to ortur only taken 5 days from ordering to delivery to UK very happy.

[@roby7915]

Hi has the steel plate been treated with something before engraving?

[@joshuadelisle]

No. But it is a brushed finish. Cheers J

[@roby7915]

@@joshuadelisle Thank you so much, great video

[@joshuadelisle]

@@roby7915 thank you. Cheers J

[@minravex9919]

Will buying thr 10w head installed on lesser version have same effect

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes but you need to make sure the controller can supply the Correct voltage to the laser. I believe buying the laser module separately comes with an extra power module but you'll need to double check. Cheers J

[@minravex9919]

@@joshuadelisle did this 10w really cut mdf....like cut 18mm mdf

[@joshuadelisle]

@@minravex9919 I haven't actually tried the 18mm yet so I can't confirm. It may not. Cheers J

[@minravex9919]

@@joshuadelisle please try it ....I build speakers I need something to replace table so I can get rid of saw dust and all the noise....with air assist 100% power....slow travel speed...multiple passes....can't still cut?.......18mm mdf or hdf

[@joshuadelisle]

@@minravex9919 I recommend using the laser to cut a template out of ply wood and then use a hand held router to cut the MDF using the template so you can get accurate repetition. I don't think these 10w lasers are effective enough for cutting MDF efficiently. Alternatively an 80w+ co2 laser would work much better from a business point of view. All the very best. Cheers J

[@bobf3598]

Makes me cringe when I hear 100% power..