Not every show or every project can be suitable for all viewers. I'm glad to hear that you are tuning in anyway and enjoying the content. Thanks for your dedication to the show Randy. It's appreciated.
Kenny, 5 great little projects off the laser. I am trying very hard not to go near that rabbit hole but I am afraid one of these days I will get sucked it. Looks like a lot of fun.
I'm just waiting for the day when I apply the laser to embellish one of my scale model builds Paul. I think that day is coming very soon my friend. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for the show Kenny. I bought a Longer Ray 5 about 6 months ago, I just haven't played with it too much. The Lightburn is expensive to buy, so I have been using ImagR. Thanks for the web site for the patterns, I did not find that one. Great informative video as always.
I hope you get around to playing with your laser Ken. While it will never replace my tools, it is a fun little toy to play around with and make some different projects. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great video and great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing. The video showed up (at least to me) only today (Friday), not already on Tuesday. Do your laser engravers (you have more of them now) have a permanent place in your workshop, together with your laptop? If yes, how do you them protect them against (saw)dust and other things that might have an impact of the well functioning of the engraver and/or laptop? How do you ventilate your workshop, especially now in the winter months?
My lasers actually live in the house Hans. I am looking into having the laser frames mounted on 3/4" plywood, hanging on the wall but keeping the actual laser components inside. If I want to use my laser in the shop, I have to bring it outside. I have an enclosure that fits my lasers and it vents out the window, through a piece of plywood that fits over the window opening. Works like a charm. Most of my lasering is done in the house though with the same setup of a piece of plywood that fits the window opening and a 3" hose fitting to attach to the enclosure's venting fan motor. Again, works very well. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks a lot for your reply. It makes a lot of sense, the way you do it. I can imagine that laser engravers and sawdust are not the biggest friends (fire hazard) and ventilation is a big must as well. Until now I have been thinking of buying a 2-in-1 machine (both laser engraver and cnc milling) , but it seems that is not a very good idea. CNC milling causes sawdust which I don't want to have anywhere except in my shop. At this moment I can't think of a good place in our house to have a laser engraver installed, mainly because of the ventilation.
@@hansdegroot8549 The lasers are all open Frame which means that their circuit boards and electronics are also open concept. They are exposed to everything. The sawdust in the shop, regardless of how good your dust collection is would still gather on the circuit boards of the laser and I can only assume that it will cause problems over time. If I do end up storing the frames on the wall of the shop, they will have to have the sawdust gently blown out of them before each use. I don't have a designated storage space for the lasers in the house and when I want to use one, I actually set it up in the living room on a portable table with the venting exiting out of the living room window. It's a bit of a pain in the butt to have to set it all up each time, but at least I am able to keep the sawdust out of the laser and vent the laser properly while it is running.
Here's the link. I hope it helps. www.librarylaser.com/en/free-laser-cut-files/avengers-coaster-500.html?search_query=avengers&results=1 Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I am really enjoying the laser engraver videos. Would they work to engrave something in 1/4 sawn white oak about 9" x 12". I had a project I wanted to engrave and took it to a local trophy shop and had it engraved. I had condidered CNC engraver but like the look of lettering with the laser better, and this price is reasonable.
9X12 would definitely fit within the parameters of the work area on this machine Brian. Depending on how deep you wanted the engraving, you might have to make several passes. You won't get a CNC type of engraving but a diode laser will definitely do what you are asking about. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Not got a laser. Not got a CNC. That’s because I just can’t figure out the software. What software to use. How to use the software, create an image and get the laptop to talk to the laser/CNC. Then engrave and cut out. I’d like to fabricate nameplates (like your keychains). Can you do a video on this subject please.
I will definitely add that to the list of future show ideas Malcolm. In the meantime, please feel free to email me with any questions that you have. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Truth be told Scott, they are taking over my house. I am considering mounting them to plywood bases and hanging them on the shop walls for storage. I will keep the laser units themselves in the house but the frames can be stored hanging. Thanks for tuning in this week.
@@acutabove_woodworkings I want to mount mine of a board and hang it up. There are not mounting holes. There are feet screwed into the bottom, so I may have to use those holes and put screws through the board. My only issue is raising it, so I thught about cutting a large hole in the center. And instead of using the feet available for the laser, Iw ould just raise the board. I have the burn grate I can plce onder it.
How many passes did you require to cut the popular key chain name plate? I have a Longer Ray 5 but haven't tried cutting anything but 3 mm plywood so far.
That keychain was cut in two passes Larry. I wanted to keep the power a little lower for it to avoid extra charring of the edges. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
For which project. The settings are different depending on whether you are cutting or engraving. For cutting this 1/8" thick plywood, I normally do a 5mm/sec at 80% power. Depending on the plywood, it might take two passes for that to cut all the way through. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
It definitely would take much to make another board that held a set of checkers for that travel set Garry. Great idea. I might have to get to work on that. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the great idea.
You and me both Mark. The laser will never replace my tools or my scroll saw but it is fun to play around with the laser and make some different stuff. I have designed a few of my own ornaments and then allowed the laser to cut them and I have to say that it is a lot of work to manipulate the Lightburn software to cut an ornament. I'm enjoying the process of learning it though and I look forward to being able to use the laser to enhance my scale model builds. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week sir. Great to hear your opinion.
Wow you make some amazing things
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you tuning in to the show.
Your laser videos are interesting, even though they are not my thing, I enjoy watching the different things they will do 🤠
Not every show or every project can be suitable for all viewers. I'm glad to hear that you are tuning in anyway and enjoying the content. Thanks for your dedication to the show Randy. It's appreciated.
Kenny, 5 great little projects off the laser. I am trying very hard not to go near that rabbit hole but I am afraid one of these days I will get sucked it. Looks like a lot of fun.
I'm just waiting for the day when I apply the laser to embellish one of my scale model builds Paul. I think that day is coming very soon my friend. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for the show Kenny. I bought a Longer Ray 5 about 6 months ago, I just haven't played with it too much. The Lightburn is expensive to buy, so I have been using ImagR. Thanks for the web site for the patterns, I did not find that one. Great informative video as always.
I hope you get around to playing with your laser Ken. While it will never replace my tools, it is a fun little toy to play around with and make some different projects. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great video and great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing. The video showed up (at least to me) only today (Friday), not already on Tuesday.
Do your laser engravers (you have more of them now) have a permanent place in your workshop, together with your laptop?
If yes, how do you them protect them against (saw)dust and other things that might have an impact of the well functioning of the engraver and/or laptop?
How do you ventilate your workshop, especially now in the winter months?
My lasers actually live in the house Hans. I am looking into having the laser frames mounted on 3/4" plywood, hanging on the wall but keeping the actual laser components inside. If I want to use my laser in the shop, I have to bring it outside. I have an enclosure that fits my lasers and it vents out the window, through a piece of plywood that fits over the window opening. Works like a charm. Most of my lasering is done in the house though with the same setup of a piece of plywood that fits the window opening and a 3" hose fitting to attach to the enclosure's venting fan motor. Again, works very well. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks a lot for your reply. It makes a lot of sense, the way you do it. I can imagine that laser engravers and sawdust are not the biggest friends (fire hazard) and ventilation is a big must as well. Until now I have been thinking of buying a 2-in-1 machine (both laser engraver and cnc milling) , but it seems that is not a
very good idea. CNC milling causes sawdust which I don't want to have anywhere except in my shop. At this moment I can't think of a good place in our house to have a laser engraver installed, mainly because of the ventilation.
@@hansdegroot8549 The lasers are all open Frame which means that their circuit boards and electronics are also open concept. They are exposed to everything. The sawdust in the shop, regardless of how good your dust collection is would still gather on the circuit boards of the laser and I can only assume that it will cause problems over time. If I do end up storing the frames on the wall of the shop, they will have to have the sawdust gently blown out of them before each use. I don't have a designated storage space for the lasers in the house and when I want to use one, I actually set it up in the living room on a portable table with the venting exiting out of the living room window. It's a bit of a pain in the butt to have to set it all up each time, but at least I am able to keep the sawdust out of the laser and vent the laser properly while it is running.
Kenny enjoyed the 5 gifts that you did with the laser
Glad that you liked them. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for the video, could you share the link to the Avenger's coasters? I couldn't find it.
Here's the link. I hope it helps. www.librarylaser.com/en/free-laser-cut-files/avengers-coaster-500.html?search_query=avengers&results=1
Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I am really enjoying the laser engraver videos. Would they work to engrave something in 1/4 sawn white oak about 9" x 12". I had a project I wanted to engrave and took it to a local trophy shop and had it engraved. I had condidered CNC engraver but like the look of lettering with the laser better, and this price is reasonable.
9X12 would definitely fit within the parameters of the work area on this machine Brian. Depending on how deep you wanted the engraving, you might have to make several passes. You won't get a CNC type of engraving but a diode laser will definitely do what you are asking about. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Not got a laser. Not got a CNC. That’s because I just can’t figure out the software. What software to use. How to use the software, create an image and get the laptop to talk to the laser/CNC. Then engrave and cut out. I’d like to fabricate nameplates (like your keychains). Can you do a video on this subject please.
I will definitely add that to the list of future show ideas Malcolm. In the meantime, please feel free to email me with any questions that you have. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
You are creating quite the collection of laser engravers. Where are you storing them? LOL
Truth be told Scott, they are taking over my house. I am considering mounting them to plywood bases and hanging them on the shop walls for storage. I will keep the laser units themselves in the house but the frames can be stored hanging. Thanks for tuning in this week.
@@acutabove_woodworkings I want to mount mine of a board and hang it up. There are not mounting holes. There are feet screwed into the bottom, so I may have to use those holes and put screws through the board. My only issue is raising it, so I thught about cutting a large hole in the center. And instead of using the feet available for the laser, Iw ould just raise the board. I have the burn grate I can plce onder it.
How many passes did you require to cut the popular key chain name plate? I have a Longer Ray 5 but haven't tried cutting anything but 3 mm plywood so far.
That keychain was cut in two passes Larry. I wanted to keep the power a little lower for it to avoid extra charring of the edges. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
What were the settings for lightburn
For which project. The settings are different depending on whether you are cutting or engraving. For cutting this 1/8" thick plywood, I normally do a 5mm/sec at 80% power. Depending on the plywood, it might take two passes for that to cut all the way through. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Very cool. You also need to make a set of checkers……just saying.
It definitely would take much to make another board that held a set of checkers for that travel set Garry. Great idea. I might have to get to work on that. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the great idea.
They look good but I'll be honest I prefer hand made.
You and me both Mark. The laser will never replace my tools or my scroll saw but it is fun to play around with the laser and make some different stuff. I have designed a few of my own ornaments and then allowed the laser to cut them and I have to say that it is a lot of work to manipulate the Lightburn software to cut an ornament. I'm enjoying the process of learning it though and I look forward to being able to use the laser to enhance my scale model builds. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week sir. Great to hear your opinion.