Testing the New Ortur - Aufero Laser 1 laser engraver

[@michaelklausing7777]

I just got mine out of the box and the gantry arm is very loose. Any idea how to fix this?

[@bomjariki]

Hi! what would you advise to buy a laser head for cutting "foam rubber for washing dishes" with a thickness of 10 mm? Is lu-2-4-sf 20W suitable for my task? Thank you!

[@melodyfrank4106]

Thank you for doing this video. Within the first section of your video I was able to make a sample. This is after watching many other ones before I found yours. Thanks for all the tips.

[@dennismason1187]

This machine looks nice, thanks for a great review. Question: I want to engrave a couple dozen anodized aluminum pieces. smaller than a business card. Can you advise how long it would take with the small 1.6 watt module that I believe comes with this model? Thanks!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Sorry I have no idea. They might have more info on their website about it.

[@dennismason1187]

Bought a 10 watt, takes less than 2 minutes. Its somewhat versatile but for this project (0 sales) the cheaper one would have beena better choice.

[@RunBikeMike]

How about engraving in aluminum?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It can only remove coatings from aluminum

[@kenhorner4023]

Thanks for the review. I have the laser with the LU2-2 SF module it comes with. I think I will also get the LU2-4 SF module per your recommendation. Two questions: (1) I noted that in the plywood you were engraving, you used prefinished plywood. Is that a requirement? And (2) Later in the video you showed a waffle cut base on which you were putting your workpiece. Is that advisable, and if so, where do you get it?

[@mrsdizi1234]

Do you have to use the air? or can it be used as is?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

You don’t have to

[@اسامهزياد-ي2ر]

Can i make PCB circuit use this machine?

[@dennismbrandi]

Do you have any videos on using light burn. I like the way you explain things. Thank you for your videos.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. It’s something I’ve been meaning to do. I’ll start working on one.

[@AlanDayley]

Have you seen an enclosure for this engraver? All the enclosures I'm seeing are much too large.

[@debbiecastonguay5288]

Hi Chris, I'm glad I found your channel. Wish I found it before I bought the SF. Still have to try it. Can you tell me if it cuts to and if so what it cuts

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yes it can still cut materials like wood, leather, and acrylic. You’ll most likely just have to do it in multiple passes and stick with thinner stuff like 1/8”.

[@debbiecastonguay5288]

@@ChrisPowellFSD thank you so much for answering me. I really appreciate it.

[@MRMIZO-kk9us]

Hi Chris , Does the LF with air assist comes with ready nozzle head which you only add the tubing and the pump ... or do you need to purchase the nozzle too .

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It came with the nozzle

[@michaelbeck165]

How does it look on glass using the LU2-4 SF version?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

You would have to coat it with something like cold galvanizing spray to get it to work.

[@brendaboyce9967]

What a great little machine. I might get myself one of these. Thanks for the review Chris.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you

[@rosaleebertucci7]

Can you engrave silicone watchbands with these machines? If so which ones? Thanks

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I’ve never done it myself, but I seem to recall people talking about it. There might be some videos on it.

[@chiefrunwithfire]

Just got mine out of the box, great informative video

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you

[@thrashhouse5490]

Where do you purchase the other lazers

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

You can get them from Ortur

[@karlfriedrich7758]

Hi Chris, can the standard 7W module cut and engrave transparent or translucent acrylics? I'm not worried about speed, just the quality and capability. Thanks!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I haven’t tried. My first thought would be that it’s probably a little under powered for cutting anything. I’ll have to give it a try.

[@jetech32]

I have a HP running Win 7 will it work with this machine? Thanks again jim

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It looks like lightburn should run on windows 7 or later.

[@jetech32]

Ok,, I just wanted to know if I could get it done in grbl

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

@@jetech32 laser grbl?

[@lesleyparkin1340]

Will this engrave on brass nameplates? We want to make our own nameplates for artwork.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

No. You would need something like the latest laser I reviewed. The M4 fiber laser.

[@brucepharis8962]

Chris, I had problem hearing you because of my ears. This will be my first purchase of an engraver. I would like to know what choices and extra items I will need. I use Linux.

[@jimtustison1482]

Brand new to lasers, you mounted to plywood for your work surface but when you were cutting you had something else under the laser, what was that and is that what you would recommend as a base for cutting?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It’s a honeycomb grid. Works great for cutting through stuff because the back of the cut doesn’t have anything against it. amzn.to/3fULhDK

[@dominiccuntapay900]

Hi chris, which is better for stainless steel engraving (pet tags, knives, utensils)?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

The SF would be best. You’re not going on o be able to cut through it anyways, so there’s no reason to buy the LF, plus the SF will do finer details.

[@dominiccuntapay900]

@@ChrisPowellFSD Thank you so much

[@bm121084]

Is it possible to do metal tumblers?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yes with the roller attachment

[@sammylindsey7151]

When I engrave wood such as Acacia. The engraving will look good and dark. But if I clean the surface, it will remove all the dark from the engraving and it will be almost the same color as the original wood. Is this normal? How can I fix this or do I just clear over the dark burnt area. I was wanting to engrave it as a usable cutting board but the engraving is barely noticeable after cleaning it. It is engraved deep but not dark. I hope you can understand my rambling. Thanks!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Hmm maybe it’s the oil in the wood. You could try the borax mix some people do. I forget what the mixture is, but it gives a really nice, black finish.

[@johnfritz3477]

Great vid thanks. What about engraving tile?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. You either have to paint the tile or get clear glass tile and engrave the back. That’s what I do.

[@tracyfoley7506]

Brand new to laser (I've got the general ideas from CNC routing, 3D printing etc). Having issues with LU2-2 engraving wood slices that show the tree's rings. Where the rings are in the wood it doesn't engrave, leaving me with dotted lines. Any suggestions?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Those rings are probably denser. It might need multiple passes. It would probably just be best to use other wood.

[@hofy3393]

Ordered using your link. I was going to get the 2 Pro but thought the smaller size would be better. What setting are you using for removing paint on your unions like in your other video? Thanks

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I found that I could go pretty quick. Start at 300 ipm/80% power and adjust from there.

[@JimBeshears]

Chris which version of Lightburn do you use with this? I think I'm going to get one to engrave logos on stuff I make with my Shapeoko. Making a thin base for it like you had I could just set it on top of something like a cutting board and cut a hole in the base for the laser to shoot through. Thanks again for coming on the show too, it was good to meet you.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks it was really nice talking with you guys. I think the only options are one for grbl and one for something else. You want the one for grbl. That’s a good idea with the hole. That’s sort of how I did my enclosure.

[@anarithmos]

Hey Chris - can you do grayscale and regular engraving with the LF as well or just cutting?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yea you can do that also

[@moonaker3865]

Thanks for the review. Is this dioder laser capable of embossing hardwood like birch in order to make a dough press or roller?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yea it just might need a couple passes to get it deep enough.

[@blackthorn454]

Another great video Chris

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks Keith

[@cheapreviews0]

Dope..... Been looking to add a lazer

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

They’re a lot of fun, but now they have me wanting a larger co2 laser…

[@samuelquintanilla52]

Hi Chris, as always great videos! I have been wanting to get a small laser to engrave logos and names on projects and cutting boards. Now that you have the Pro and the Aufero. What would you recommend? I doubt that I need to engrave 15" logos for the pro but I surmise the project piece needs to fit comfortably within the engraving area so the laser can focus. If the laser needs to be raised then it may be too far away from the piece?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. Most of the stuff I do is small, and would probably fit in the Aufero. You can always set it on top of what you’re trying to engrave if it’s too big to fit in the work area.

[@zoeysdiyideas]

For new laser engraver, that one will meet all your needs now. Now the price is pretty low in the official website of ortur

[@heathkeniston4794]

Can this connect to Ortus’ rotary axis?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yes it will.

[@zoeysdiyideas]

Yes, all accesories of ortur can suit with aufero too

[@AmosJVM410H]

How about aluminum? Will it engrave aluminum with deep engravings or is it shallow and not dark? Thanks

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It will only discolor stainless. You could engrave any coated metal.

[@AmosJVM410H]

Wanting to do engraving on aluminum. Is that easier than stainless steel? If it can do aluminum easy, what laser would be best?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

@@AmosJVM410H you would need a fiber laser to engrave metal.

[@brycecacho2624]

Can I hook this up to the shapeoko to get a bigger area?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

You would just need to come up with a way to control the laser and get everything to talk.

[@cheapreviews0]

@@ChrisPowellFSD sounds like a idea and hack that you could post for us. Always like ur videos...easy to understand...

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yup my gears were turning since reading this haha

[@innameneely1698]

Thanks! Very informative!

[@ksulli9018]

My laser isn’t actually engraving. Any tips?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Is it coming on at all?

[@ksulli9018]

@@ChrisPowellFSD yes. And the blue laser but nothing engraves.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

@@ksulli9018 is the offset set right? Does it engrave at all? Even lightly?

[@ksulli9018]

@@ChrisPowellFSD how do I set the offset? Sorry I’m new at this. For all the tries only 1 time did it lightly work.

[@zoeysdiyideas]

You can get it from the link in the description below, and the price is now, LU2-2 for $199.99 , LU2-4 SF for $299.99 , LU2-4 LF for $299.99 in ortur official website.