Creality Falcon 2 40W Laser engraver. What to do (and NOT do) as a complete beginner.
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Creality sent me a Falcon 2 40 w laser. I have never used a laser engraver / cutter below, so how mush can I learn in 9 hours without burning down the small workshop.
In this video I unbox and set up the Falcon 2 laser engraver. learn how to use it and the Lighburn software, then make some test cuts using the free Gcode samples.
I then go and make my own design in Canva, Lightburn and cut and engrave them on the Creality Falcon 2 Laser engraver.
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Thanks for this ,close to buying but a bit daunted and worried about waiting hard earned money ,seems to be one of the best
Hi. Obviously I got this for free but a friend recently bought one and is loving it. If your are on Insta check out Hitori Wood Craft. Regards JP
🥰It feels funny! The puppy coasters are my favorite!
Morning Ellie 😊 Regards JP
@@Smallbarnworkshop Great creation! Good morning!
I've been watching several videos here on 'the tube' regarding setup and running laser cutter/engravers. You are the first I've seen actually level the device. That is something I would most definitely do. Having said that ... I realized that if the device is level, but the table, honeycomb, workpiece is not, then the focus will not be consistent throughout the job. Now I have to resolve my OCD tendencies toward perfection with the possibility that this may be a bad practice. I would appreciate any comments or advise.
@@billfield8300 hi Bill. There is two checks. One, that the machine is not rocking around. I was amazed how fast the laser head moves when in full flow. Two, that the laser head is parallel to the material across it in all directions. Thanks for the comment. Regards JP
@@Smallbarnworkshop Thanks. As a toolmaker, I will probably use an indicator to confirm the parallelism of machine to workpiece. That will also identify bowed material, etc. Thanks again.
@@billfield8300 My father in law is a long-time hobby woodworker. I got razzed as a retired CNC machinist for dialing my table saw in to +/- .001 parallel to the blade with dial indicators. :D A laser is capable of much more precision than a table saw. I plan to dial mine in the same way. For projects, I'll just make a simple accurate stop fixture to ensure square each time and a consistent zero point. With a proper setup, and an accurate fixture, it should be more than accurate enough for general woodworking, and likely much more precise than average.
Hey JP.
Nice to see Trumptons Blue Watch in action again!
Lazers aren't something I'm interested in, but nice to see what you managed in a short space of time 😊👍
It’s about time they attended a fire 😂 it’s a tricky subject, the Falcon 2 is excellent but not everyone’s bag. I was curious how they worked so tried to make the video from that perspective. Regards JP
@@Smallbarnworkshop You did a Great job JP.. ALL your videos are entertaining and I think you will appeal to more and more people (if there's any justice in this world!) 👌
Are you sure you have the air assist dial on the left where it plugs in - all the way UP?
Great video as usual. I have the 22w falcon and use it for all sorts of things.½" ply cleats on french cleat storage down to engraving.
I haven't managed to set anything on fire yet😂😂😂😂.the other day I had set it going and meanwhile started my Traeger, when it starts it puts out quite a lot of smoke. I looked up ,saw the smoke and thought garage was on fire LOL. realised it was Traeger,
at one point your work looked sooty this is normally not enough air, I have air on all the time.
Hi. Thanks for the air tip, yes I have some sooty bits, mainly on the hardwood 1/2" ply. Surprised me when I set it on fire, I expected it to trip the fire warning alarm but it never did! Regards JP
Interesting Diversification. I still think I would prefer a CNC rather than a laser, but it went a long way to show what could be done . Cheers.
PS, Did you know you got a positive call out this morning on Workshop Banter Vlog
Hi Paul. No I didn’t I better go and have a listen! The laser is interesting, 30 years ago I ran a CNC router at work, it’s amazing that this technology is now available in small format. Regards JP
Good review. I have been considering adding a laser head to my big CNC machine- but most of the power ratings are fiction. A genuine 40W LED type is great- I did not want to fuss with CO2 types. As there would be hassle swopping heads, I have just bit the bullet and ordered one of these- that will force me to make room for it. I hope it will fit in my CNC chamber, and that the vac system will double as a fume extractor. We will see... Thanks for the steer.
Hi. Hope you have fun with your new toy. Regards JP
how to align the wood with the laser so it becomes better for mass cut outs production... and how to center for engraving
Hi. It is done in the software initially. Regards JP
Does it just laster engrave wood? All the vids I see shows it cutting but I want to be able to do plaques with engraving.
Hi cuts and engraves. As I said in the video I was only going to demo on timber as it’s my medium. lots of videos on engraving / cutting metals , plastics etc regards JP
Looks fun
It was an enjoyable few hours 😊 Regards JP
Only made it to 5.35 because of the triggering laser sound fx.
Thats more than the average viewer 👍🏻 Regards JP
Hey mate, great video. Just a small thing to point out. The blue plastic in the base plate has a plastic film that is to be peeled off. Just thinking of your lungs mate and that horrible plastic burning smell! 😅
Hi. Thanks for the comment 👍 I've not used them as yet their just stood under the honeycomb tray, but I agree dont want the pollution. Regards JP
@@Smallbarnworkshop ahh cool. I loved the 3D cut out of Bo. What a sweet gift idea ❤️
Enjoy your day and thanks for the reply 😁
@@Wizzle888 You have a great day too. Regards JP
Don't go too slow.. make two or even three faster passes to avoid fire...
Hi. Thank you. Regards JP
REMOVE the blue plastic film from the aluminum sheet backing... or fire could result....
@@OregonDARRYL Hi. I’ve yet to use it. I have just used the honeycomb mat. Regards JP
@@Smallbarnworkshop I thought I saw blue coming through the honey comb... I thought it was the blue film on the sheet...