How to Get the BEST Laser Engraving Settings - What Other Laser Engravers Don't Want You to Know!

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  • That's right I'm telling all the secrets. This is what the other guys don't want you to know!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 82

  • @bradhariegle2475
    @bradhariegle2475 Рік тому +18

    I just use material test under laser tools and adjust as I like!

  • @p1ll0wt0p
    @p1ll0wt0p Рік тому

    I'll see you at LaserCON! I live in Vegas and am so excited for these files! I've been helped so much by your videos and your enthusiasm! I will look for you there!

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Awesome! I'm horrible at recognizing people so please just say hi!

  • @jborgstrom7897
    @jborgstrom7897 Рік тому +1

    Hi Nick, Thanks for the test files! I never thought about using shapes other than the usual squares for testing. Awesome idea!

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Sure thing, Homie! That comes from lots of trail and error!!

  • @pajtaj
    @pajtaj Рік тому

    Thank you for the downloads! I really did not understand how to create my own engraving test cards!

  • @richkazebee9730
    @richkazebee9730 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the video and the files! Didn't know about "shape properties". Keep up the good work!

  • @jasonbreen696
    @jasonbreen696 Рік тому

    Hi I just got the xtool d1 pro with the 1064 and I don’t know how to use the 1064nm but I like your channel and want my kids to use it as well I’m still learning how to use the 20w laser thank you for all the help you provide

  • @chuckstrunk3746
    @chuckstrunk3746 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the test files. I just got my laser 3 weeks ago and I'm having a devil of a time getting up to speed with it so these will help a lot!!

  • @MichisWayofArt
    @MichisWayofArt Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this, highly appreciated 😊

  • @CoreyShockey
    @CoreyShockey Рік тому

    Being newish to laser, this video helps a lot. Everyone says test files, but nobody ever explains what they are or why.

  • @dcruicks1
    @dcruicks1 Рік тому

    Thanks so much Nick!!

  • @UdreamWeprint
    @UdreamWeprint Рік тому

    Thanks, love your content..

  • @kayhmarYT
    @kayhmarYT Місяць тому

    Thank you for the files 🥰🥰

  • @philchart579
    @philchart579 Рік тому

    Thanks Nick as always awsome video and thanks for the test files Cheers brother

  • @MichaelAndersonakaBear
    @MichaelAndersonakaBear Рік тому

    Thank you Nick, That helped me understand a little more.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      That’s what I’m trying to do homie!
      Cheers

  • @user-zq6pj5jo8j
    @user-zq6pj5jo8j 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the test files..:)

  • @thomassteward7005
    @thomassteward7005 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for your help on making this test card

  • @spudnickuk
    @spudnickuk 2 місяці тому

    good to see how one can setup your own test with different shapes
    but it seams a lot of work to do considering Lightburn already has the tools that you just adjust for all types of material
    Also to say store all your good burning settings into the library and make your own profile for each material that came out good

  • @alieucham4907
    @alieucham4907 4 місяці тому

    Hi Nick...from Africa - Gambia and recently buy a Atezr Laser machine... and need help in setting to engraved on glasses and other tips...

  • @martingiles8288
    @martingiles8288 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing these files, fairly new to the laser game and been searching around for tutorials etc love the videos. Just got a quick question regarding your files on the engrave is there a reason you've used a gradient image. Reason for asking is other tutorials I've seen simply just use the material test feature inside lightburn and that would just fill the boxes up

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +3

      gradient gives you an idea of best settings for photo engraving.

    • @martingiles8288
      @martingiles8288 Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild perfect thank you for getting back to me and makes sense

  • @AdamG81
    @AdamG81 11 годин тому

    Champion! Thank you so much for the files! Saves so much time having to draw a jig saw puzzle piece 🧩 🙌

  • @brucewilliams335
    @brucewilliams335 Рік тому

    I would love to go to laser con!!!

  • @vincentlekei1969
    @vincentlekei1969 5 місяців тому

    Sweet neat thanks 😊

  • @richardburton7466
    @richardburton7466 Рік тому

    Thank you for the test files. So how do you sign up to win a free trip to Lazercon? All I see is a link to buy tickets.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Click the enter to win link in the description of the video

  • @avi8r66
    @avi8r66 4 місяці тому

    Love the chair, I have one just like it.

  • @Jon509h
    @Jon509h 5 місяців тому

    Can I use your test files on slate or anodized aluminum if I modify the size?

  • @rgcrowman3188
    @rgcrowman3188 8 місяців тому

    where did you get your laser dark paint, you didn't say in your other video ?

  • @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy
    @TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Рік тому

    *Laser Dad, Laser!*

  • @mikeledee8786
    @mikeledee8786 Рік тому

    I upgraded my D1 non pro 10w to 20w and it's doing a strange thing. When its cutting out a box it moves to the left a bit first them cuts making the box the right size but not in the right place, did not have this problem with the 10w, any suggestions? Thanks in advance,

  • @pajtaj
    @pajtaj Рік тому

    So, I tried to enter for the give away, but it s just takes me to the regular registration page for Lazer Con….

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      If you entered your email and hit submit you’re entered.

  • @ScarlettJordyn
    @ScarlettJordyn 6 місяців тому

    So I’m running the test files on my machine and it cut the square around it but that’s all it’s acting like it’s doing the rest but nothing is showing up.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  6 місяців тому

      Increase the power for the labels.

  • @amadensor
    @amadensor Рік тому

    Why not the laser calibration tool built into light burn?

  • @akita989
    @akita989 8 місяців тому +1

    Don’t have light burn but this definitely helped a lot

    • @DogSerious
      @DogSerious 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here, I only use the free software programs.
      Don't have a bank account, couldn't buy them even if I wanted to.

    • @akita989
      @akita989 2 місяці тому

      @@DogSerious I’ve built quite a bit with xtool program.

  • @AcryliWoodDesigns
    @AcryliWoodDesigns 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for having closed captioning and the transcript, as I am hard of hearing.

  • @danielviolette1699
    @danielviolette1699 Рік тому +1

    I learned a few features watching this vid but there is already a tool for this built into lightburn.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      And if you’ve ever used it. That tool sucks.

    • @danielviolette1699
      @danielviolette1699 Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild I have used it several times and it worked great. What didn't you like about it?

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Can't label, isn't very customizable.

  • @rbwoodwork1890
    @rbwoodwork1890 8 місяців тому

    Email with files didn’t show up!🤷🏻‍♂️ sorry it did show up, in the junk folder. 🤨

  • @TechOutsider
    @TechOutsider Рік тому

    The AP Laser link only goes to their registration to buy tickets just an fyi.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Check your email

    • @capthowdy126
      @capthowdy126 Рік тому

      @@BuildDadBuild got a email but its only for registration, or to unsubscribe from im guess more emails but no link to files.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      That's to enter the contest. You have to click the other link to get the files.

  • @hdneubauer
    @hdneubauer Рік тому

    Test file link not downloading anything??

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +1

      Try it now
      build-dad-build.ck.page/4db2544693

    • @TechOutsider
      @TechOutsider Рік тому +1

      I had to open the email sent to confirm email and then it let me download. Hope this helps.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      Yes

  • @hokieinidaho
    @hokieinidaho Рік тому +3

    always like your videos, although what you just used as filler for 8 minutes of video, you could have done with Lightburn's / in less than 30 seconds. Just sayin'

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +3

      Some folks don’t like that. And you need to know how to change the properties.

  • @homezero
    @homezero 5 місяців тому

    Ok, now I am confused... This morning the link worked just fine? Please disregard the previous Geezer rant.
    Hey, thanks for the files.

  • @fundominicandude
    @fundominicandude Місяць тому

    You should do some Stone Cold Steve Austin imitations rather than Snoop haha

  • @AcryliWoodDesigns
    @AcryliWoodDesigns 6 місяців тому

    Any news of a lasercon in vegas for 2024?

  • @3dtwerking324
    @3dtwerking324 Рік тому

    Thats a lot of work for something that is already built-in to Lightburn. Although Lightburn's material tests won't allow manual label changes but they came out with a new invention awhile back called a pen that creates a solution to that. The built-in functions also allow for a lot more flexibility for the items on the X/Y like freq or LPI. The built-in allows for material testing of a lot more parameters and it only takes like 30 sec to setup and start running.
    The only drawbacks to the built-in is you can't manually change the labels (but I do know a few guys with lasers that can use a program like Lightburn to put a label on later anywhere I want) and your forced to rectangles for cut or fill patterns.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +4

      So this video isn’t for you. I’ve had my viewers ask how to make their own cards. And I’ve gone over Lightburn’s crappy little built in tool.
      I’d suggest staying in your own lane.
      Cheers!

  • @goober-ll1wx
    @goober-ll1wx Рік тому +1

    Lightburn literally has this built in...why would you even bother making it like this? Laser tools>material test, all done for you!

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому +5

      That tool leaves a lot to be desired. I only use it in a pinch. And this video was to help folks understand Lightburn. If you’re such a guru maybe it wasn’t for you.
      Cheers

    • @nvmetaldetecting
      @nvmetaldetecting Рік тому

      Man I live in vegas but am out of town the days of cutacon. Great vid 👌

  • @Datadog-1
    @Datadog-1 8 місяців тому +1

    you know light burn can just generate this for you, right?

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  8 місяців тому

      Yeah. Their test files suck.

    • @Datadog-1
      @Datadog-1 8 місяців тому

      @@BuildDadBuild ah

  • @philipershler420
    @philipershler420 Рік тому

    OK BDB “Honey “ will you describe for us old farts with senile minds how to just enter the contest without trying to buy tickets?
    XXXO

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  Рік тому

      If you entered your email address and hit enter, you are entered.

  • @homezero
    @homezero 5 місяців тому

    Your so-called link to the free files brings you back to the UA-cam video. Not much use. I'll be unsubscribing with the first email you send me.

    • @BuildDadBuild
      @BuildDadBuild  5 місяців тому

      Some folks just don’t understand the internet…