Yes! Acrylic on a Diode Laser!!

[@CruiseMonkeyGames]

Nice video. We're just down the road in Rancho Cucamonga. Howdy neighbor!

[@Tech215Studios]

I thought he meant Valley Forge PA lol 😂

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Fun Video! I've actually been using CC for a while now. BTW, I cut the black obsidian with the LaserMATIC 10W, no problem! I focus 2mm below the surface.

[@ValleyForged]

Nice! I had written off Acrylic so I will have to get used to doing it again. I ended up with some strange spots (cuts?) in my laser cover. Luckily I have some spare. It just seemed to be reflecting in some strange way (the Obsidian). BTW, how many passes with a 10w?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@ValleyForged 1 pass, 250 mm/min on the LaserMATIC 10. Here's a video where I made an earring: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPPpoudeMaca6s Skip to 11:15

[@jeffallen3382]

Thank you for sharing all this knowledge with us.

[@mikesburncave]

That textured one might make a cool knife handle. Or pistol grip.

[@EricBurk]

Great video! On the mountain bottle opener. How do adhere the mountain and the acrylic together?

[@ValleyForged]

I don't actually. I just glue them both to the steel bottom together. I made a video on making the bottle openers if you need all the info :)

[@jbrondos]

What glue do you use to adhere acrylic to wood? And then acrylic and wood to metal bottle opener? If the "force" (when using the bottle opener) doesn't cause the glue to fail, I'm impressed. [It sounds like I've made the same trek from the good old K40, to CO2 to diode laser, and thus your observations and shared experiences are spot on for me.]

[@ValleyForged]

For the wood to metal I use superglue, and it IS NOT coming off. As for the Acrylic, I sand it first then use superglue. If you don't it may come apart. I will see if I can make a video on it.

[@Secretlaserman]

Thinking about trying so acrylic out. But i am a little worried about the melting plastic fumes.

[@ValleyForged]

Yes, if you don't have good ventilation I wouldn't do it. Mine is great so I have no worries.

[@Secretlaserman]

@ValleyForged I run a 450cfm through a merv14 and a 6inch carbon filter outside. Kills most of all the wood burn but I am just running it out of my garage door, on the ground floor. Neighbors probably wouldn't appreciate my cutting it. 😭

[@matthewneesley761]

What's the material at 8:55 called? You didn't give us the name.

[@ValleyForged]

I think it is Foxglove

[@DonnaReviewsStuff]

I made a motel key chain with my 6w glowforge spark and black acrylic. I tried to attach a photo here, but can't figure out how to do it! Anyway, I sprayed the black acrylic with gold spray paint first, then engraved/cut it. It turned out awesome!

[@ValleyForged]

Nice! Will have to try that one

[@marciemerriweather6926]

Would I be able to cut that Iced Leche Shell Acrylic from Craftcloset? It's a light color but it's not white-white. I know the Diode Laser has a problem with cutting clear and white colors. I haven't tried it as yet but I would hate to mess up this sheet.

[@ValleyForged]

Yeah, I can't say for sure. Perhaps reach out to them and see. I know they test the acrylics.

[@landreywoodworks4957]

Where do you source your flat bottle openers?

[@ValleyForged]

You can check out my bottle opener videos. But I get the 7" ones on Amazon then add the wood.

[@joshpearman7947]

Did you leave the paper cover on the acrylic when you cut it oe did you remove it? Thank you!

[@ValleyForged]

I have done both without issue. Your laser may be different, so I would test both ways.

[@Challan666]

Thank you for another great video🙏☺️

[@fionafitter4245]

Where do you find the masking for the acrylic that was lined in plastic? I have no idea what to search for….thanks!

[@ValleyForged]

I am not sure what you mean. Why would you want it lined in plastic? Sorry I don't understand.

[@ValleyForged]

I think I may now understand. I just use wide painters tape or masking tape from amazon.

[@fionafitter4245]

@@ValleyForgedthank you! I ended up using masking tape for it and worked like a charm

[@DavidDunster]

I have a 20 watt optical and just rrecently purchased some colored acrylic to experiement with, various colors. Based on your video where you say 280mm/m @ 100% 2 passes, I will do my first shot at about 200mm/m @ 80%, 3 passes and see what I get. Thanks for this video. I am wishing I had a 60W RF laser with a 15" x30" workspace.

[@ValleyForged]

Let me know how it works out. The stuff I was using was MADE for diode lasers so it works well. Had trouble with normal acrylic in the past.

[@josie6311]

Hi! I have a question for you since you have experience with Lasers! Could the xtool 40w S1 be used for cutting acrylic? My goal is to do acrylic signs/decor, acrylic accessories and engraving stainless, steel, custom stationary, jewelry, and possibly glass. Would that laser work for those types of projects?

[@ValleyForged]

It will work on most, but beware of the bed size. That you cannot change. And pass through or rollers are mostly a gimmick. Get the right size bed for what you want to make

[@ValleyForged]

I misread this comment. The S1 is a diode laser, it will only cut the ones Diode Laser ready like the ones I mention in the video. You want the C02 version for cutting all acrylic. I thought you were asking about that one. Sorry!!

[@MuhammadAKTA-i1v]

Hi.. Any advice on how to cut mirror acrylic for cake toppers! Gold, silver, pink...

[@ValleyForged]

Co2 Laser does it just great. Make sure you get one that has a large enough bed as you cannot make it larger. I don't think any diode laser will do it.

[@rone-g1i]

I have a Burnlab A20PRO. I cannot get it to cut the acrylic. Is there some sort of trick or settings I need?

[@ValleyForged]

You got it from Craft Closet?

[@mikeguidry49]

Just to be clear, these are covers you’re laminating onto a metal opener correct? Thanks for the video and the info for CC, will be checking them out.

[@ValleyForged]

I am gluing two pieces of wood, yes. I have a full video showing how I make these. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!

[@jf6720]

Nice video, but I wish you would have shown some of your samples being engraved. I have no idea how you got 2 colors on the keychain, it would have been nice to see you actually make one.

[@ValleyForged]

Take a look at the video I did right after this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIqtk4qEo5J8f7M

[@jf6720]

Thanks.@@ValleyForged

[@rone-g1i]

What is weeding

[@ValleyForged]

If you look up "what is weeding in crafting" you can get an in depth answer.

[@RebelYell95]

Get a cheap set of dental or weeding tools for the weeding. It is a lot easier when weeding to have the right tools, a craft knife isn't the best for the smaller areas.

[@rone-g1i]

I got the acrylic from hobby lobby

[@ValleyForged]

Ah, that is the issue. Most acrylic does not work on Diode lasers. That is why this video was made.

[@shanedwards567]

Can you try a mirror acrylic? Like a gold mirror one to be more specific … PLEASEEEE I’m definitely buying this if it can

[@ValleyForged]

Unless you see it as 'diode laser ready' it probably will not work. I love working with gold mirror, but it is expensive. I won't waste the money unless I fine a diode ready one.

[@n.r.4269]

The blue laser can't cut mirror acrylic

[@rebeuhsin6410]

It's not the watts, it's the wavelength.

[@B.A.Bassangler]

They all look amazing! Heaven forbid anyone ruin their lenses, are they replaceable, or do you need to buy a new unit?

[@ValleyForged]

You can get a new lens cover (8) from Ventauri. I think that will be my next video as everyone should have some extra.

[@mgfpresentespersonalizados]

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