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lol, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from social media/YT, it’s that you open yourself to criticism and lots of strange comments/questions.

Thanks for the comment! You're correct, I've not posted any OMTech style content since upgrading the machine. There are a bunch of excuses (didn't know anyone would be interested, I was busily focused on craft fair season, then Christmas season, and hunting season, blah, blah). But point taken! I'll try and get something posted soon and see what the view counts might be. Thanks again!!

Great information. I’ll give that a shot!!

Sucking from a single point is VERY ineffective at extraction, even with the basic physics rule of areas. Just try sucking as hard as you can at a candle flame 6" in front of your face. No effect. Now just do the gentlest blow and see how easy it is to blow out the flame. The same principle should apply to your inlet gap. There will be a curtain of air that is drawn in but in effect it is being BLOWN across your table because the pressure difference is accelerating the air in a CONTROLLED direction. Experiment with the pass through door gap to see what size is most efficient at clearing your fumes almost instantly.

Leave a comment here. I can try and help out!

I'm glad it can provide some inspiration. When I first got into sublimation, my research showed that I should heavily consider a printer that can handle larger prints, so I went with the Epson ET15000.

What are you talking about? I demonstrate how to and where to plug in both ends of the provided cable, so I'm not sure what's causing you so much confusion, LOL. And it's WASTE, not "waist."

Hallo kurze Frage die LEDs schon verbaut? Ich habe ein 70w Laser von Omtech und würde auch gerne noch LEDs nachrüsten. Wo wird dann das externe Netzteil angeschlossen und wie werden die LEDs eingeschalten? Beste Grüsse Philipp

Hi there, thanks for the question. I did make the air connection, yes! I connected the air line that was provided with the machine. Air is said to help reduce overheating of the air combiners lens, as well as minimizing dust that might collect on the lens. I have a separate after market air system installed that runs directly to the laser head.

@@FlashHikesjust got mine in today, do you happen to know what size air line connects to the beam combiner?

@@MattEIce-cp4ogNot off the top of my head, I sure don’t. It’s whatever came with the original air pump on the new unit. I just snipped the hose and ran it straight to the beam combiner. I’d guess about 3mm, but don’t quote me on that. The instruction manual may say…

I removed the entire fan mount from the machine, attached the new exhaust hose to it and then re-attached the fan mount to the machine using the four machine bolts provided. I hope that makes sense!

I am about to replace mine and was just thinking the hose would have to be attached first!

@@gvilledhShould be pretty straight forward. Let me know of any specific questions.

I’m not smart enough to know, to be honest. From what I’ve read, I believe it’s some sort of white poly chemical substance, but that’s as far as I can get you.

Did you by chance wire it up exactly as I did?! So far, so good on my end, but I’ll watch it just in case.

Yep, in my case, the threads on the beam combiner did not match up with the threads on my tube where it would allow for easy access to the adjustment screws. It took a while to get the adjustment dialed in, that’s for sure. In order to get the air outlet on the top of the tube to be positioned correctly, I waited until the beam was dialed in before gently rotating the tube in its brackets. (I hope that makes sense.)

I believe it’s just Windows Photo Editor. It came installed on the laptop when I purchased it. Thank you!! 🙏🏻

Thanks! I used A-Sub paper and Hippo ink in my printer.

I like that idea. Probably the smartest way to get the best accuracy!

Good questions. I wouldn’t say that it’s necessarily producing ‘local clientele’, but I do occasionally have people reach out after seeing me at a show. Usually it’s for me to make something that I didn’t have on hand at the craft fair. I’ve got a booth at a local antique mall where I have a lot of my stuff on display, also. That’s where I reach more of the local crowd than when I travel to a craft fair.

Thank you!!

I’m sorry to hear that. I have no experience with SawGrass, myself.

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope whoever you purchased it from is working with you on a replacement! So far, mines been operating flawlessly.

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You’re very welcome. I’m glad they helped you out. Thanks for commenting!

The beam combiner is far superior to the one that's provided with the machine. Being installed onto the end of the laser tube, the beam combiner provides much better precision and accuracy. In my humble opinion, the one that comes with the machine needs constant adjustments (at least that was my experience).

@@FlashpointWoodworks-fp6br I'm saying that it's just a replacement for the normal red dot. I was hoping that it could also be used to adjust the mirrors. But that seems to only be possible to a limited extent. Only when the mirrors are optimally adjusted (normally with crepe paper) and the combiner is aligned with the beam can you use the combiner for control - or am I wrong?

@@PilaStone That's correct! Only once the mirrors are optimally adjusted, would I begin the alignment steps on the beam combiner.

That’s a great solution!

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad the videos were useful to you. That makes the effort put in, well worth it!!

I do not. I'm not sure how well the video would have turned out, given the challenge of accessing the adjustment screws. Once my laser tube was vertical (like it needed to be), the adjustment screws were on the bottom and back side of the tube, making them very difficulty to access.

Hi. It is not necessary to remove the stock fan, no. Some believe you can get better air movement by removing it, so that’s why many do go ahead and remove it. The choice is yours!

Hey, you're welcome. As you could tell in the video, mine was only hand tight, so it came off super easy. It may be possible that yours is seized. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you! It really did turn out great. I overuse the word "fantastic" in my videos, but I'm still so impressed with how vibrant things turn out, and it's just the word that comes to mind the quickest. lol

Lots of great tips. Thanks so much. I just started using some butcher paper (although it’s not white 😮) yesterday. I’ll pick some up at the store this week.

So I simply used the stock air pump to supply the air for the beam combiner since I have an aftermarket air system that I use with the laser itself. It only requires a few psi to keep the beam combiner cool and clear of debris. So far, the stock air pump has been plenty sufficient. Thanks for the question!

Thanks for the comment. I hope yours goes as easily as mine did. I’m a few months in, and the honeycomb tray is as secure as ever!

I could have, I suppose. I had just watched another video of someone doing a similar project, so I figured I’d give it a try! Thanks for the question.

Sorry for the delay. I assume you've found it by now, but it's in the "Camera Control" window.

That’s a good idea! I never thought of doing it that way!

I believe this is correct, yes! Since I disabled the factory installed laser dot on my machine, I felt confident in using this block to make my LED lights connection.

The beam combiner, once correctly aligned, provides a more consistent ‘red dot’ than the factory installed red dot devices. The air inlet aids in keeping the beam combiner lens cool and combatting dust accumulation. I rerouted the factory air supply to the beam combiner and I use the after market air supply for the laser head assembly.

Hi there. The controller on this machine is the one from the factory. I did not change that out. I am quite happy with the camera. Whenever I’m using a piece of material that I’ve already used in the past, the camera allows me to place the latest projects in the open areas of the material without having to move the laser head around to each spot, individually. I hope that makes sense!

Thanks for the sub!! I’m glad the video was useful. 🫡

That’s a great reminder. Thanks for posting it!

My machine is also the MF2028, but it is the 80w machine, and not the 100w. That may be the difference. I had enough space to install the beam combiner and still have the metal protective cover installed on the other end of the laser tube.

@@FlashpointWoodworks-fp6br Thx, I'm ordering mine. This is much easier than the replacement mirror one - beam combiner I have on my Monport 80 watt

@@darlalynw I'm in the same situation - I have the 100W MF2028 and I have to see if it'll fit. I hope it does.

@@smattt Since my laser tube came in a box to install when the laser arrived. I believe there is definitely room to push the laser tube back for this to fit. My home monport 80 W I installed the bin combiner with a replacement near one and used the power to the red dot to power the beam combiner so I'm trying to figure out if this will do the same thing instead of using a battery pack. Get the battery pack and how long do they last

@@darlalynw ive got the 2028 100 and it fits with no problem, i called om tech because the thread protechtor was over hand tight, they indicated it would work

Great tips. Thanks for the comment!!

You’re welcome. I’m so glad you found the video useful. Thanks for letting me know!

Yes, 100%. I have zero regrets, and the consistency is undeniable!

Thanks! Yes, since the beam combiner actually attaches to the laser tube, once you have it dialed in, it should be much more precise than those that come installed from the factory. Oftentimes, the ones installed at the factory can be easily bumped, therefore requiring much more frequent adjustments!

I went with some 24g wire that I purchased on Amazon.

@@FlashHikes 10-4 sir. Thank You!!

Sorry for the delayed response, but no, just a normal 110v outlet.

Glad you find them useful. That’s correct. Predrilled the acrylic I and used bolts, washers and nuts to secure in place through the honeycomb trays holes.

@@FlashpointWoodworks-fp6br I thought so...i just wanted to check...I've almost saved up enough for a 2028-80watt...can't wait to use all of your videos when I upgrade mine! Thanks again!!

Oh, it’s right around 1 5/8” long or so! They may have the exact measurements on the OMTech website, but I didn’t go and look. I just measured mine real quick…

@@FlashpointWoodworks-fp6br thanks!