I won one of these about a week ago. I'm pretty impressed with it. The gantry slides very smoothly, the build is solid - not cheap (though the price is), the plastic laser shield attaches with magnets, and it's got the air assist built-in (I already have the air pump). This one will be great to help make my Christmas ornaments. I just need to get an enclosure for it, as I intend to use it indoors. AlgoLaser did a nice job with this one.
Awesome! I agree, It is a great laser. I have been going back and forth between Algodelta and the DIY kit depending on what I am doing. They make great lasers. Lets us know which enclosure you choose and how it is working for you. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!
I have not done it but... Yes, you can make rubber stamps with a 10-watt diode laser, but there are some important considerations and tips to ensure success: Materials Laserable Rubber Sheets: Use rubber specifically designed for laser engraving. Regular rubber might produce excessive fumes or not engrave cleanly. Non-toxic Options: Ensure the material is safe to laser, as some rubber may release harmful fumes. Settings Power and Speed: Diode lasers generally require slower speeds and higher power settings to engrave deeply into rubber. Start with test cuts to determine the ideal settings for your material. For engraving: Use higher power (e.g., 80-100%) and slower speeds. For cutting: Multiple passes may be necessary due to the material thickness. DPI/LPI: Use a high DPI/LPI (e.g., 300-400) for better detail, as stamps require sharp and precise engravings. Image Mode: Set the image to a negative mode in LightBurn or your laser software, so the engraved areas become recessed. I hope this helps. let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for posting this video, I am just about to order this very same Laser (just waiting for the 8/8 discount here in Asia ). I am a keen leatherworker and although i regularly stamp to personalize my products I am looking to get a laser to give an extra touch to the creativity and personalization.. Looking forward to using the AlgoLaser and I have subscribed to your channel so I can keep up with your future content, best of luck to you.
Thank you very much! I feel that the laser is a great modern tool for leather crafting. I am a big fan of tooling myself and the laser will not replace that aspect of leathercraft but you will find that it has it's place in our craft. You will be able to cut out shapes that would be near impossible and add design elements that only a laser can achieve. Enjoy! You are going to have a lot of fun!
I like the way you did the engraving of different materials. I'm curious and would like to know what are your normal basics for wood. I have tried engraving photos but looks like my settings on lightburn are not always perfect.
I really do not engrave wood very often since I mostly work with leather. Plus, each piece of wood will engrave a little different so you should always do tests if possible and then dial it in.
I am researching lasers and have a couple I like, I just found out about AlgoLasers a few minutes ago when I was searching engraving on tshirts.. I can’t afford $2500-$3000 or more right now, somewhere between $900-$1,500 to get me started in engraving.. The Algo is looking good.. curious about a couple things though.. If I get a 10 watt (or a 20 watt) could I upgrade the laser module to a 20 or 40 later?????is there a conveyor or extension so we can put in larger material? But what I really need to know, this is a biggie for me, could this work on engraving painted canvas?? Thanks
Thank you for your question-I can tell you’re excited about getting started with lasers! They can be incredibly versatile and rewarding tools for engraving and cutting a variety of materials. One thing many people overlook when choosing a laser is the spot size of the laser beam. Spot size refers to the thickness of the laser beam, which directly affects detail and precision. Higher-wattage lasers typically have a thicker spot size, which can reduce detail in fine engravings. For example, when I need to cut something without engraving detailed artwork, I use my Algo 22-watt laser. However, if I’m engraving and cutting, I opt for my 10-watt laser. It’s slower, but it provides finer detail and can still handle materials like leather. Here’s a video that explains spot size in more detail: ua-cam.com/video/ERivjgul_FQ/v-deo.html. Engraving on Painted Canvas Regarding your question about engraving on painted canvas: yes, this is possible! However, there are a few key points to keep in mind: Material Composition Most canvases are made of cotton or linen, which lasers can handle well. However, if the canvas contains synthetic materials, you’ll need to ensure proper ventilation to avoid exposure to toxic fumes. Paint Type Acrylic paint is commonly used on canvas and works well for laser engraving. The laser will burn through the paint to reveal the canvas beneath. Oil paint can be trickier due to its texture and may produce undesirable fumes. Laser Settings Use lower power settings to avoid burning through the canvas entirely. Testing on a scrap piece is always a good idea to refine your settings. Final Look Engraving on painted canvas creates contrast based on the underlying canvas or material color. It’s great for creating unique designs or text. Upgrading the Laser Module As for upgrading to a higher-wattage laser module, the AlgoLaser Delta can indeed be upgraded to a 40-watt module. According to the AlgoLaser website, their laser modules are compatible across all their machines. However, I recommend double-checking with AlgoLaser directly to ensure compatibility with the specific model you’re considering. I hope this helps! Best of luck with your laser journey-enjoy creating!
Hi, The material setup recommendations are actually something that you can build up in a section of lightburn called the "library" It is easy to access and you store all the settings that you are happy with for future convenience. As far as recommended settings that you can access, Algolaser has a list called "material Settings" That you can use to see if you like the settings. You can tweak them at that point to your liking. Here is a link to the list. algolaser.com/pages/material-settings-for-algolaser-machines . I hope this helps! Thank you.
@@hamprof There is also a great forum for lasers where some people compile settings for specific lasers and post them for people to download and use in the library as well as discuss lasers. Here is the link. lahobbyguy.com/forum/ Plus lightburn has a great forum as well. forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ both are great resources for laser work.
I am very happy with both companies. Both Algo and Two trees make great machines. You would most likely be happy with either of them. I would look into seeing what features you are looking for and see which systems falls more into your liking. Also look into which of these companies has the best support and check out both of these companies facebook pages and if they have a support forum. Both of these machines are priced right and are made well.
Thank you for the question. I have engraved anodized aluminum and stainless steel but with metals, a more powerful laser is best. Ultimately a fiber laser is really what you want for metal. They are costly. :) When I engrave glass I will use an airbrush to coat the glass with black temper paint to get best results but that is the technique that I like. There are other ways to coat the glass. Yes, I have had success engraving glass with this machine.
It can engrave coated aluminum like in this video ua-cam.com/users/shortseFmXL5tr0qw but if you want to really focus on metal I recommend a fiber laser which is a lot more expensive on the most part. Is engraving metal your goal?
@@user-nn7kg7qf3i yes, you want to make it black. I use temper paint and an airbrush personally. There are a few way to apply it. The temper paint comes off easy and the airbrush makes the paint even. People have also used brushes etc. I just like how the airbrush applies it and I already had a cheap airbrush.
I have not tried but I will look deeper into it. You might already know this but a fiber laser is best for metal. They can do some awesome stuff but can be expensive. I will look into the stainless, I have a dog tag ready to give a try.
@@changelifehaveafun1984 There are a few factors that might be causing this but so it can't hurt to try to narrow it down. 1.Focus Issues: The laser might not be properly focused on the material, leading to less effective cutting. Most likely you are focusing the laser correctly but doing a material test with the laser focused differently can help clue you in. My guess this might not be the problem. 2. Material Differences: what kind of wood are you trying to cut? Some wood can be very dense and my experience with wood is limited. I mostly use leather and when I cut wood it is bass wood with is not very dense. 3. Beam Alignment: Is this a new laser? It is possible that the bean is not aligned well and might prevent the laser from concentrating in the right spot. 4.Is you Lens clean? My laser looses power after I cut a lot of material because the lens gets dirty and I have to clean it and then it works better. 5.Power Supply Issues: If it is your power supply then the laser might not be getting the full power it needs to cut. Maybe try another outlet. 6. Air assist helps when cutting. Are you using air assist? All of these factors can lead to a laser not working at it's optimum level. If you are using lightburn I would also recommend looking this up on there forum and have many minds trying to solve the issue. Here is the link, It is a great forum. forum.lightburnsoftware.com/
Make sure you have air assist. If you do not have air assist then you need to take off the air assist nozzle that comes with the DIY kit. I found this in the lightburn forum. He is having the same problem as you. He has a CO2 but you can still learn from the forum. "Trouble cutting 3mm ply" forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/trouble-cutting-3mm-ply/70555
Thank you for your support. :) Any questions or comments just go ahead and comment and I will respond. Thank you once again.
I won one of these about a week ago. I'm pretty impressed with it. The gantry slides very smoothly, the build is solid - not cheap (though the price is), the plastic laser shield attaches with magnets, and it's got the air assist built-in (I already have the air pump). This one will be great to help make my Christmas ornaments. I just need to get an enclosure for it, as I intend to use it indoors. AlgoLaser did a nice job with this one.
Awesome! I agree, It is a great laser. I have been going back and forth between Algodelta and the DIY kit depending on what I am doing. They make great lasers. Lets us know which enclosure you choose and how it is working for you. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!
DUDE YOU FREAKING ROCK 🪨!!!
Thank you very much! You rock as well! :)
thank you for this! does it engrave on rubber? im planning to make customised rubber stamps for my project
I have not done it but... Yes, you can make rubber stamps with a 10-watt diode laser, but there are some important considerations and tips to ensure success:
Materials
Laserable Rubber Sheets: Use rubber specifically designed for laser engraving. Regular rubber might produce excessive fumes or not engrave cleanly.
Non-toxic Options: Ensure the material is safe to laser, as some rubber may release harmful fumes.
Settings
Power and Speed: Diode lasers generally require slower speeds and higher power settings to engrave deeply into rubber. Start with test cuts to determine the ideal settings for your material.
For engraving: Use higher power (e.g., 80-100%) and slower speeds.
For cutting: Multiple passes may be necessary due to the material thickness.
DPI/LPI: Use a high DPI/LPI (e.g., 300-400) for better detail, as stamps require sharp and precise engravings.
Image Mode: Set the image to a negative mode in LightBurn or your laser software, so the engraved areas become recessed. I hope this helps. let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for posting this video, I am just about to order this very same Laser (just waiting for the 8/8 discount here in Asia ). I am a keen leatherworker and although i regularly stamp to personalize my products I am looking to get a laser to give an extra touch to the creativity and personalization.. Looking forward to using the AlgoLaser and I have subscribed to your channel so I can keep up with your future content, best of luck to you.
Thank you very much! I feel that the laser is a great modern tool for leather crafting. I am a big fan of tooling myself and the laser will not replace that aspect of leathercraft but you will find that it has it's place in our craft. You will be able to cut out shapes that would be near impossible and add design elements that only a laser can achieve. Enjoy! You are going to have a lot of fun!
nice review... what software did you use to cut those materials?
Thank you, I use Lightburn for all my laser work. :)
I like the way you did the engraving of different materials. I'm curious and would like to know what are your normal basics for wood. I have tried engraving photos but looks like my settings on lightburn are not always perfect.
I really do not engrave wood very often since I mostly work with leather. Plus, each piece of wood will engrave a little different so you should always do tests if possible and then dial it in.
THANKS
My pleasure, thank you!
thats awesome thank you
Plus, Check out Rich's channel, He will teach you how to use lightbun quickly. www.youtube.com/@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
I am researching lasers and have a couple I like, I just found out about AlgoLasers a few minutes ago when I was searching engraving on tshirts.. I can’t afford $2500-$3000 or more right now, somewhere between $900-$1,500 to get me started in engraving.. The Algo is looking good.. curious about a couple things though.. If I get a 10 watt (or a 20 watt) could I upgrade the laser module to a 20 or 40 later?????is there a conveyor or extension so we can put in larger material? But what I really need to know, this is a biggie for me, could this work on engraving painted canvas?? Thanks
Thank you for your question-I can tell you’re excited about getting started with lasers! They can be incredibly versatile and rewarding tools for engraving and cutting a variety of materials.
One thing many people overlook when choosing a laser is the spot size of the laser beam. Spot size refers to the thickness of the laser beam, which directly affects detail and precision. Higher-wattage lasers typically have a thicker spot size, which can reduce detail in fine engravings. For example, when I need to cut something without engraving detailed artwork, I use my Algo 22-watt laser. However, if I’m engraving and cutting, I opt for my 10-watt laser. It’s slower, but it provides finer detail and can still handle materials like leather.
Here’s a video that explains spot size in more detail: ua-cam.com/video/ERivjgul_FQ/v-deo.html.
Engraving on Painted Canvas
Regarding your question about engraving on painted canvas: yes, this is possible! However, there are a few key points to keep in mind:
Material Composition
Most canvases are made of cotton or linen, which lasers can handle well. However, if the canvas contains synthetic materials, you’ll need to ensure proper ventilation to avoid exposure to toxic fumes.
Paint Type
Acrylic paint is commonly used on canvas and works well for laser engraving. The laser will burn through the paint to reveal the canvas beneath.
Oil paint can be trickier due to its texture and may produce undesirable fumes.
Laser Settings
Use lower power settings to avoid burning through the canvas entirely. Testing on a scrap piece is always a good idea to refine your settings.
Final Look
Engraving on painted canvas creates contrast based on the underlying canvas or material color. It’s great for creating unique designs or text.
Upgrading the Laser Module
As for upgrading to a higher-wattage laser module, the AlgoLaser Delta can indeed be upgraded to a 40-watt module. According to the AlgoLaser website, their laser modules are compatible across all their machines. However, I recommend double-checking with AlgoLaser directly to ensure compatibility with the specific model you’re considering.
I hope this helps! Best of luck with your laser journey-enjoy creating!
hi thanks for the video
is there sny setup for different type of msterials in the setting menu
thanks again
Hi, The material setup recommendations are actually something that you can build up in a section of lightburn called the "library" It is easy to access and you store all the settings that you are happy with for future convenience. As far as recommended settings that you can access, Algolaser has a list called "material Settings" That you can use to see if you like the settings. You can tweak them at that point to your liking. Here is a link to the list. algolaser.com/pages/material-settings-for-algolaser-machines . I hope this helps! Thank you.
thank you sir i will try 😊
@@hamprof There is also a great forum for lasers where some people compile settings for specific lasers and post them for people to download and use in the library as well as discuss lasers. Here is the link. lahobbyguy.com/forum/
Plus lightburn has a great forum as well. forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ both are great resources for laser work.
is TTS 10 pro better or the algo laser - both have 1oW laser?
I am very happy with both companies. Both Algo and Two trees make great machines. You would most likely be happy with either of them. I would look into seeing what features you are looking for and see which systems falls more into your liking. Also look into which of these companies has the best support and check out both of these companies facebook pages and if they have a support forum. Both of these machines are priced right and are made well.
Can it Engrave onto glass and steel too ?
Thank you for the question. I have engraved anodized aluminum and stainless steel but with metals, a more powerful laser is best. Ultimately a fiber laser is really what you want for metal. They are costly. :) When I engrave glass I will use an airbrush to coat the glass with black temper paint to get best results but that is the technique that I like. There are other ways to coat the glass. Yes, I have had success engraving glass with this machine.
Does it do metal ? Like aluminium like license plates,
It can engrave coated aluminum like in this video ua-cam.com/users/shortseFmXL5tr0qw but if you want to really focus on metal I recommend a fiber laser which is a lot more expensive on the most part. Is engraving metal your goal?
@@baronleathercraft ok thanks I’m looking to try this out as a beginner.
@@baronleathercraft when I see people doing metal I see them spray it with something then then engrave it and wipe it clean
@@user-nn7kg7qf3i yes, you want to make it black. I use temper paint and an airbrush personally. There are a few way to apply it. The temper paint comes off easy and the airbrush makes the paint even. People have also used brushes etc. I just like how the airbrush applies it and I already had a cheap airbrush.
Can it engraving stainless?
I have not tried but I will look deeper into it. You might already know this but a fiber laser is best for metal. They can do some awesome stuff but can be expensive. I will look into the stainless, I have a dog tag ready to give a try.
Hi bro My laser is the same as yours! But I can't cut 3mm wood?! What's the problem?
Lets see if I can help. What are the settings you are using? Speed and power?
@@baronleathercraftEngraving: speed 6000 and power 75 it works too well. For cutting 100 speed 100% power and nothing.
@@changelifehaveafun1984 There are a few factors that might be causing this but so it can't hurt to try to narrow it down.
1.Focus Issues: The laser might not be properly focused on the material, leading to less effective cutting. Most likely you are focusing the laser correctly but doing a material test with the laser focused differently can help clue you in. My guess this might not be the problem.
2. Material Differences: what kind of wood are you trying to cut? Some wood can be very dense and my experience with wood is limited. I mostly use leather and when I cut wood it is bass wood with is not very dense.
3. Beam Alignment: Is this a new laser? It is possible that the bean is not aligned well and might prevent the laser from concentrating in the right spot.
4.Is you Lens clean? My laser looses power after I cut a lot of material because the lens gets dirty and I have to clean it and then it works better.
5.Power Supply Issues: If it is your power supply then the laser might not be getting the full power it needs to cut. Maybe try another outlet.
6. Air assist helps when cutting. Are you using air assist?
All of these factors can lead to a laser not working at it's optimum level. If you are using lightburn I would also recommend looking this up on there forum and have many minds trying to solve the issue. Here is the link, It is a great forum.
forum.lightburnsoftware.com/
Make sure you have air assist. If you do not have air assist then you need to take off the air assist nozzle that comes with the DIY kit. I found this in the lightburn forum. He is having the same problem as you. He has a CO2 but you can still learn from the forum. "Trouble cutting 3mm ply" forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/trouble-cutting-3mm-ply/70555
@@baronleathercraft thanks u so much bro