3 Levels of Laser Engraving - Beginner to PRO

[@Alphachanel]

I saw that same Trotec video a couple of weeks ago myself and very much had the same reaction, their video's started popping up in my feed recently, handy really seeing as we've got a Trotec machine at work.

[@666jledwards]

OUTSTANDING video! Great info and you get right to the point without a lot of verbal diarrhea. Clear explanation, fantastic examples, super useful content in the text description section. Please keep up the great work!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Glad it helped

[@ThoenWorks]

We just did the vector outline trick while laser engraving on leather and it turned out awesome. Takes some experimentation, but once everything is dialed in it really makes things pop. Thanks!

[@makeorbreakshop]

It’s a good one!

[@PhilWhittinghamUSA]

can't wait to see your image engraving video, definitely something I've struggled with!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Coming soon!

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Good timing! Navigating a potential purchase and yea... daunting task sorting this all out! What do you think?

[@asherdiy]

Dude - that veneer inlay technique is next level. Cool format for a video too.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@Scarj88]

I have to say, I appreciate every bit of advice that you give. Even a quick hit help video like this is incredibly insightful! Own a small wood and craft business and have been looking deeply into laser machines, with this channel being #1 for honest resources. Whenever we save up enough, will definitely be using an affiliate link of yours. Almost to 100k!!

[@makeorbreakshop]

glad it can help!

[@fram1111]

I don't know why you haven't hit 100,000 because, I've always been interested and now I really want one! I want a laser engraver❤😂 It would be awesome if I was the man that put you over 100,000! Good luck with your channel! I will be glued to your channel whenever I get a chance and I will spread the word!! You're doing awesome.

[@makeorbreakshop]

thanks!

[@chezcotton]

Use a press when you glue your inlay. That’s what the pros do for cnc inlays. It just looks so good. If you dent any wood add water and heat with iron to make it swell, then when dry do your sanding. Hydraulic press is best. Cool video btw.

[@makeorbreakshop]

That’s cool, it might be a little different for this, unlike the CNC inlays which have the sloped sides from the v-bit that can guide them into place. Since the veneer is pretty thin I actually found I needed to work the inlays into the pockets a little slower.

[@1-Nice-Guy]

Great job like always! The tip about engrave against the grain was genius, that is going to help a lot!

[@makeorbreakshop]

it really helps!

[@ExploringLifeWithChris]

Very clever way of using veneer with a laser. 👍🏽 I do this with my CNC but the level of detail you can get from a laser is very impressive. I will probably try this on my XTOOL S1 this weekend.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Try it out!

[@gabrieleveronelli1610]

How does it came out? I’m thinking to buy a xtool but my fear is that there is not enough definition (dpi) to do such kind of works

[@ExploringLifeWithChris]

@ I made a couple of projects using this approach and both came out really good. So I would highly recommend giving this a try. 👍🏽 Regarding my XTOOL…unfortunately I do regret my purchase for one main reason…their support for Lightburn is subpar and I really don’t like the way Xtools software manages layers and power settings. It looks pretty but the way Lightburn is organized just makes it ten times easier to turn layers on & off and see what each layer is set to at a glance. When I bought my S1, I didn’t know about Lightburn at all. Anyway, if I could do it all over again I would find a laser that is 100% compatible with Lightburn and not one that works but has major limitations.

[@tyfec5393]

I once used a Mazak Optiplex 4020 Fiber III laser to engrave the image with Vader in the middle on stainless steel. I was the lead laser operator at the job at the time lol. For the record those are like a million dollar laser. It engraved insanely fast. Like a deep engraving in 10 minutes or less for a pretty decent size.

[@johndoe6032]

That inlay trick was very cool. Inlays are one of the main reasons I wish I had a CNC. It would be very cool to pull off an inlay with my diode laser and do much more intricate designs that I think a CNC can do.

[@makeorbreakshop]

A diode laser could totally do this! In terms of detail your going to get pretty close to what a CNC can do, plus you can do multiple colors/wood types using veneers and laser vs the solid wood you'll need for a CNC.

[@Mmcl9837]

Trotech put out some amazing tips. That inlay process is really cool. Also, I've had success with using Powder Coat Paint and curing it with the laser to fill engraves. Deep engrave, fill with powdered paint, engrave again (different power settings) and you've got a perfectly detailed paint job.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Oh using the laser to cure is a really cool idea!

[@LindaHeartisan]

Awesome thanks. I'm sure I'll watch this again. Loads of good information for a relative newbie 😊

[@makeorbreakshop]

awesome!

[@patriotwoodworker6092]

Sweet video man! I didn’t know you could do inlays with a laser!! I just got my x tool P2 set up so I’m looking forward to trying that one day.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Do it!

[@alexduffey]

Looking good! Can't wait to see the onelaser video.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Just got confirmation its landing in the shop tomorrow!

[@alexduffey]

@makeorbreakshop awesome can't wait! When do you think you'll have a review out then?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Should be next week.

[@carlschulz1057]

Hi thank you for this. Very useful. Did you include the links to the veneer and the metal tape? 😢

[@makeorbreakshop]

Sorry just added it to the description!

[@rickpouley7561]

That looks great.. I love the veneer idea.... Thanks!!

[@makeorbreakshop]

when I first saw it my mind was blown

[@Technics1210-m4m]

The star wars Aztec design looks awesome!

[@makeorbreakshop]

it's awesome!

[@danthemakerman]

Great video really like the inlay projects. I use Gorilla tape to remove/weed the masking tape off the engraving. You waste tape but it saves a ton of time.

[@makeorbreakshop]

great idea! Do you mean you tape it to the top after cutting the pieces out to transfer?

[@danthemakerman]

@@makeorbreakshop So I mask the wood, put it in the laser and engrave it. Then I spray paint the engraved part black, then once the paint is dry I cut a strip of duct tape and stick it to the masking tape on the wood and pull the tape up. The duct tape pulls up the masking tape and can get all the little itty bitty pieces. It make comic book corner are pieces with a lot of fine lines so this saves me the trouble of trying to use a dental pick to peel off all the small masking tape pieces. Hope that makes sense.

[@pejdpink]

Love your videos!! Keep doing what you do!!

[@chrisbruckner1554]

Great video. What settings did you use on your laser for the veneer portion of the engrave? Thank you!

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*Great Video, All the Tips are very useful!* 🌟 *I'm getting xtool P2S in Next week so probably going to watch your videos again!* 👍🏻 *You will hit 100k very soon, Good Luck* 👍🏻

[@makeorbreakshop]

You’re going to love it!

[@castlecodersltd]

Great tips, thank you 🙂

[@makeorbreakshop]

No worries!

[@dansmith99612]

Great video with some good tips and final bonus great idea. Lets hope the KZbin God rewards you so you can make more of these and less laser reviews.

[@makeorbreakshop]

More to come!

[@eddiedunn5649]

do you share what speed/power settings can/should be for different projects on diff woods?

[@theodorequakins2636]

DAMN, i haven't thought about using aluminium backing for this kind of thing

[@ericgerlach2532]

Did the lightburn inverse function not work? Did you get a different outcome using that function or did you not remember it?

[@dominiccooper8253]

Thanks

[@makeorbreakshop]

Thanks!

[@DerekCadmus]

This is the way

[@carbonvibes]

Thanks for sharing, what kind of laser printer would you recommend and wattage? I’m asking as I would like to try doing something like this.

[@makeorbreakshop]

You'll need probably at least a 10W laser just so you can blast through the material and get a deep enough engrave. Basically any diode or CO2 machine will work since the beam can't cut the metal. The higher you go up on wattage just means you'll be able to do the deep engrave and cut the veneer quicker.

[@bucksandoes]

Where did you get the map of Middle Earth? I can't find anything that's suitable for engraving.

[@Algardraug]

Really good video!! Great tips!! But the uptalk 😅

[@Gadgetbk]

What color liquid did you use?

[@makeorbreakshop]

black

[@Gadgetbk]

@@makeorbreakshop I mean what brand or what is it a mixture of?

[@makeorbreakshop]

@Gadgetbk Starbond

[@woodturner1954]

You forgot to add a source for the aluminum/adhesive backed tape and the veneer assortment. Thanks

[@makeorbreakshop]

added it, sorry!

[@woodturner1954]

@@makeorbreakshop Thanks very much for the references.

[@joycee-oakley3334]

HOW DOES IT WORK ON LEATHER?

[@riot4817]

what color glue is this?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Black

[@riot4817]

@@makeorbreakshop sry ... I mean the brand :D

[@makeorbreakshop]

@riot4817 oh sorry, it’s Starbond

[@rb2530]

👍👍

[@lompe666]

Lang verhaal. Maar alle voorbeelden in de video zijn van amateuristische kwaliteit. Een amateur plukt plaatjes van internet net als jij. Een pro ontwerpt zijn eigen dingen en levert veel betere graveringen.

[@tbcustomlaser]

I see why we’re lacking sponsors. I highly suggest researching the art before judging and actually putting criteria on it. This is the first n my many years of KZbin I’ve seen that is just ridiculous and desperate. I gotta go judge some KZbinrs.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Could have had a sponsor on it just chose not too. Also not really sure what you’re talking about on the artwork side. I never was trying to judge the artwork, just wanted to show some different techniques regardless of the artwork you are using.

[@JohnSmith-rt5yq]

The editing jumping around is so distracting. Like, you jump around in arm and head locations almost constantly... do another take ibstead of 8 cuts in less than 7 seconds

[@makeorbreakshop]

your really going to hate all the other videos on my channel then...I might not be for you.

[@danjohnson8556]

Perhaps distracting, but shaved a good 5 min off the video perhaps.

[@skyamar]

the technique was stolen from Trotec. actually the whole project. He's a jerk that he didn't mention that

[@theservco]

He gave full credit to Trotec at 7:57

[@makeorbreakshop]

I gave credit to Trotec before I explained it