It's hard to know what you don't know about getting started with a laser engraver and in this video I share 5 things every new diode laser owner needs to know! Including how your diode laser engraver is slowly trying to kill you.
MIT Article about carbon filters: https://news.mit.edu/2021/study-finds-indoor-air-cleaners-fall-short-removing-volatile-organic-compounds-1029
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5 Things New Diode Laser Engraver Owners NEED to KnowLets Make A Thing2023-12-25 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
It's hard to know what you don't know about getting started with a laser engraver and in this video I share 5 things every new diode laser owner needs to know! Including how your diode laser engraver is slowly trying to kill you.
MIT Article about carbon filters: https://news.mit.edu/2021/study-finds-indoor-air-cleaners-fall-short-removing-volatile-organic-compounds-1029
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#anycubic #anycubickobras1 #anycubicaceproYour Laser Cant Do This! | EufyMake E1 UV PrinterLets Make A Thing2025-06-03 | Anker sent me their EufyMake E1 UV printer to test out for their kickstarter campaign. Spoiler - it's awesome, but there's something you should know before buying one for your business!
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#anker #eufymake #e1 #uvprinterTesting Omtech Lasers 30 Watt MOPA FiberLets Make A Thing2025-03-17 | I take a look at Omtech Laser's 30 Watt Mopa fiber. The sturdiest and most industrial fiber laser I've used to date.
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#gweikelaser #laserengraving #fiberlasermarking #lasercolormarking #customlaserdesignsLaser Engraving Game-Changer? Gweike G2 Pro 30W ReviewLets Make A Thing2024-12-04 | I was surprised at how much I liked this portable fiber laser. It may not be a MOPA but it is more than capable and it's been a while since I've had this much fun testing and using a new laser!
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In this video I give an overview of laser types and their pros and cons to help you avoid making costly mistakes when choosing your first laser!
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Lasers Featured in this video: πCreality Falcon2 Pro 40 Watt Laser Engraver: bit.ly/44iud3b
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#lasercutting #laserengraving #firstlaserWhat Kind of Laser is This? - Atomstack A20 Pro 1064nmLets Make A Thing2024-09-30 | In this video I test out the Atomstack A20 Pro which looks kind of like a diode laser but it's not!
The AtomStack A20/K1 Pro is the world's first professional 1064nm 20W fiber laser engraver, designed for high-speed, fine engraving and cutting across a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, leather, ceramics, and rock. It offers ultra-fast precision with speeds up to 400mm/s, cutting capabilities for thin metals (up to 0.05mm, thick), and advanced features like power failure resume engraving, rust removal, and relief engraving. The A20 has a working area of 400x400 which is larger than most galvo fiber lasers!
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#atomstack #atomstacka20pro #fiberlaser #laserengraving #lasercutterColor A Stainless Steel Tumbler with a Diode LaserLets Make A Thing2024-05-27 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
In a previous video I demonstrated how to do color marking with a diode laser. In this video I show you how to apply the techniques from that video to a stainless steel tumbler.
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#crealityfalcon2 #creality #lasercolormarkingThis Laser Accessory Unlocks a Ton of Potential! | GI30Lets Make A Thing2024-05-13 | A rotary will unlock a lot of potential with your laser! In this video I give an overview of how simple it was to engrave a stainless steel tumbler using Lightburn and my Monport GI30 Mopa Fiber Laser.
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Learn more about the Monport GI30 MOPA Laser here: bit.ly/3xaKwlY
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#monport #fiberlaser #fiberlaserengraving #GI30 #challengecoinIts Easy to Make Colors with Your Diode Laser!Lets Make A Thing2024-04-29 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
In a previous video I demonstrated how to do color marking with a fiber laser. Many people commented asking for a video on how to do this with a diode laser. In this video I show you how to start determining the colors you can get and then how you can make a color gradient with a simple trick in Lightburn!
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Learn more about the Monport GI30 MOPA Laser here: bit.ly/3xaKwlY
Stainless Steel Business Cards I used in the video: amzn.to/3xCQzzV
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#monport #fiberlaser #fiberlaserengraving #GI30 #colormarkingEasy Laser Engraved Brass Coins. No Design Experience Needed! GI30Lets Make A Thing2024-04-01 | πMy course I mentioned in the video: makertomerchant.com/MBBYT
Ever since the first time I saw someone engrave a challenge coin with a laser I've wanted to try it. Now, I finally have everything I need and in this video I show how simple it is to make these amazing looking challenge coins!
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#monport #fiberlaser #fiberlaserengraving #GI30 #challengecoin4 Easy Laser Cutter Projects that SELL!Lets Make A Thing2024-03-04 | Some people use lasers purely for their own enjoyment. And some people want to try and sell items to recoup some of the cost of a laser. In this video I share 4 easy to make ideas that are super popular and selling well right now! I made all of these on my xTool P2 55 watt desktop laser cutter, but you can do these projects on any laser that will cut the material you want to use!
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#xtool #co2lasercutter #co2lasercuttingmachine #xtoolp2My 13 Year Old Daughter Tries Laser Engraving!Lets Make A Thing2024-02-26 | I needed to test a theory I had about this laser engraver so I enlisted the help of my daughter who is 13. She's also never used a laser before which makes this a great test for a laser that is supposed to be beginner friendly! What could go wrong?
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#WeCreat #BeginnerLaserEngraver #LaserNewbieWhy Your Laser Cut Parts Dont Fit (and how to fix it)Lets Make A Thing2024-02-05 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
There are several different calibrations that you should perform on your laser engraver to get the best out of it. Today I'm sharing how to get more accurate cuts out of your laser!
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If you're still using the factory focus method for your laser, it's not as dialed in as it could be! This method works for both CO2 and Diode lasers with manual focus!
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#diy #Making #Longer #LongerB1 #LaserEngraver #LaserEngraving3D Printing and Building a Fully Mechanical Clock!Lets Make A Thing2023-09-18 | Sure newer 3D printers can print really fast, but are the accurate and precise enough to make a working clock?
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#DIY #3dprinting #3dprinter #QIDI #QIDITECH #3DPrinting #QIDIX-Plus3 #clockCutting Designs Bigger than Your Laser!Lets Make A Thing2023-09-04 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
This method works for engraving too!
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#diy #Making #Longer #LongerB1 #LaserEngraver #LaserEngraving #LaserBusinessThis Printer Solves Two Big Problems | Qidi X-Plus 3 (2nd Gen) ReviewLets Make A Thing2023-08-21 | I've been 3D printing for over a decade and there have always been two big issues that bugged me. I've created a follow up video to this one where I put the Qidi through its paces by printing a mechanical clock as fast as possible! youtu.be/_ExtxuBD-pA
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#DIY #3dprinting #3dprinter #QIDI #QIDITECH #3DPrinting #QIDIX-Plus3Boost Your Laser Engraving Business!Lets Make A Thing2023-08-14 | Let's talk about a quick money maker and growing your laser engraving business.
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#DIY #Making #Longer #LongerB1 #LaserEngraver #LaserEngraving #LaserBusinessFailed Slate Engravings Are Costing You BIG TIME!Lets Make A Thing2023-07-31 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
Did you know that it's possible to re-engrave slate? In this video I show you how you can reuse slate coasters and test out a few different finishes.
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#DIY #Making #Longer #LongerB1 #LaserEngraver #LaserEngraving #slateLaser Cutting a Puzzle Box with a Dark Secret.Lets Make A Thing2023-05-01 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
This started out as a fun project that I was making for my daughter. Sadly it was a bit overshadowed by what I found after finishing the assembly.
I am not providing links to the cut files as explained in the video. Please don't ask for them in the comments.
This video has a better demonstration of the tape method I talked about: youtu.be/x4bm9QYb5F0
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#DIY #Making #LaserEngraving #lasercutting #Longer #ray5I Cant Believe How Simple This Was!Lets Make A Thing2023-04-17 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
Sometimes you need to challenge yourself to bring out the creativity and motivation. And then it goes so well you can't believe your luck.
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#DIY #Making #LaserEngraving #Longer #ray5Easy Laser Engraving on Clear Acrylic!Lets Make A Thing2023-03-20 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
This quick project sells really well and are easy to make even on a diode laser! Made on a Longer Ray5 20 watt laser engraver.
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#DIY #Making #LaserEngraving #Longer #Ray5Longer Ray5 20W Laser Engraving Machine ReviewLets Make A Thing2023-03-07 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
In this video I make several items themed around dragons and role playing games. My son recently joined the RPG club at his school and I wanted to make him a custom dice box. I thought it would be a great opportunity to test and review my new Longer Ray5 20 watt laser. Check out the awesome projects that I made with this fantastic laser!
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#DIY #Making #LaserEngraving #Longer #Ray5Unleash your laser engraver with this game-changing technique!Lets Make A Thing2023-01-30 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
Join me on a journey of discovery as I explore the potential of inlaying wood with my laser engraver. In this video, I share my process and results of a week-long experimentation and testing session using my tiny CNC machine. Learn how to replicate my techniques and discover how to perfect your own settings to achieve stunning inlays. Get ready to take your laser engraving skills to the next level!
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#LaserEngraving #LaserEngraver #LaserEngraved #Woodworking #MakingStop Using Borax on Laser Engravings! Try This Instead!Lets Make A Thing2022-10-10 | π₯ Limited-Time Offer! Master your diode laser with ease and start creating amazing projects today! π Click to Get Started Today! letsmakeathing.com/laser-learning
In this video I check out a method demonstrated by Computer Creationz to get darker engravings without applying any chemicals to the wood. For my video I tested if this method would work on a diode laser and I also tested this method with image engravings. I was shocked at the results!
Previous videos I released on Borax: Borax Laser Engravings that Don't Smear - youtu.be/L_OcusPBoJg Why I'm not using Borax on Laser Engravings - youtu.be/Ma_mwcd31eQ
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#making #laserengraver #noborax #laser #diodelaserMaking Silicone Molds from 3D Prints for BeginnersLets Make A Thing2022-07-04 | In this video I continue on my journey to a fully custom chess set by making a silicone mold using a couple new methods I haven't tried before. I walk through the process from start to finish so you can see all the steps involved in making a silicone mold for resin casting. I use the 3D printed pawn from this video: youtu.be/k5A6ffQEhZY
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Pro tip. If you plan to do a pressure pot conversion use Loctite 545 Thread Sealant! It works way better than Teflon tape! Loctite 545 Thread Sealant: amzn.to/3zdwX3q
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#Moldmaking #ResincastingResin 3D Printers are Great But...Lets Make A Thing2022-06-27 | You can make some really nice prints with a resin printer, but they require more post processing and consumables than an FDM printer. In this video I walk through the process of a resin print from start to finish so you can see all the materials and steps you need to take when printing with resin.
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Tools and materials used in this video: I have an original Elegoo Mars and Anycubic wash and cure which are several years old and are no longer manufactured. I recommend the Elegoo Mars 3 bundle that comes with the Mars 3 and Mercury X wash/cure machine: amzn.to/3T7suGZ Anycubic Transparent 3D Printer Resin: amzn.to/3EquKVT Flush Cutters: amzn.to/3RNPKc0 Alcohol Ink Set: amzn.to/3rFvwXt Large Silicone Mat: amzn.to/3Eu2RME Silicone Stir Sticks for Resin: amzn.to/3CFdTfB
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#resinprinting #3dprinting #diy #moldmakingBorax Laser Engravings that Dont Smear!Lets Make A Thing2022-06-06 | I've recently released a new video about a method to get darker engravings without using Borax or any other chemicals. Check it out here: youtu.be/p3L4IPC6ioc
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In a previous video I talked about why I'm not using Borax with my laser engraving. I received a lot of suggestions and comments so in this video I'm testing them out to see if you can use Borax on laser engravings and not have it smear.
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#Making #LaserEngraverWhy Im Not Using Borax on Laser EngravingsLets Make A Thing2022-02-10 | I have found a method to make darker engravings without using Borax or any other surface prep on the wood. You can check the new video out here: youtu.be/3IqJLrk_f6c
I have released a new video testing the suggestions I received on this video. You can watch the new video here: youtu.be/L_OcusPBoJg
I've seen lots of videos about using Borax to make your laser engravings darker and I decided to test it out for myself. In this video I run a couple experiments to find out if Borax works like everyone says. I also take a risk trying to engrave a cutting board with my tiny 3018 laser.
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