Stock CO2 Laser Lens Vs. Cloudray Compound Lens - Better Engraving? MakeTech 2021-07-03 | Today we're going to be looking at installing a Cloudray Laser Compound Lens Kit on my 50w laser cutter.Having a compound lens installed on your CO2 laser cutter should let you get darker and finer laser engraving on your laser engraving machine. The drawback is that they do not let you cut anywhere as deep as the stock CO2 laser lens that came with your laser cutter.My CO2 laser engraver is similar to the popular k40 laser cutter and other Chinese laser engravers, so the install process should be similar for other machines, like an 80w laser cutter.******Check out other videos on laser engraving******Install a Milliamp Meter / mA Meter on a CO2 Laser Cutter: youtu.be/d0rRRm4P0nsChinese CO2 Laser Engraver / 50w Laser Cutter Guide Ep. 1: youtu.be/ssUn6fAODM8CO2 Laser Engraver Air Assist & Exhaust. Beginner Series Ep. 2 : youtu.be/7lFx9JqlfLkCO2 Laser Engraver Water Cooling & Laser Chillers. Beginner Series Ep. 3: youtu.be/1wFJv0WbK-cCO2 Laser Software / K40 Whisperer & Inkscape / Beginner Series Ep. 4: youtu.be/BGKHNclY4NQCO2 Laser Alignment and How to Clean Laser Lens and Mirrors / Beginner Series Ep. 5: youtu.be/T9p-1AZKCVgCO2 Laser Focus / Focusing Laser Lens Ramp Test - Laser Engraver Beginner Series Ep. 6: youtu.be/tPrY3bFdtIw*********************#CompoundLens #LaserCutter #CloudrayGet the Cloudray Compound Lens Kit here: bit.ly/3Jcl1Br* Official Website maketechcreate.com* Follow on Instagram - instagram.com/maketechcreate
The Ultimate CNC Hold Down Clamp? MakeTech 2024-04-11 | I got these aluminum hold-down clamps from Amazon on an impulse buy and have been impressed with how well they work! In fact, they are now my go-to hold-down clamp.Watch the full tutorial on these CNC Hold Down Clamps youtu.be/exH3Ad1slXs
Double-Sided Tape for CNC Work Holding! MakeTech 2024-04-08 | Use double-sided tape to quickly mount your CNC project to your spoiler board instead of CNC clamps. This gives you the ability to mill to the edge of the material without worrying about hitting the clamps.Watch the full tutorial Tape for your CNC youtu.be/exH3Ad1slXs
Using Toe Clamps for your CNC Projects! MakeTech 2024-04-05 | Toe clamps are a type of CNC clamp that makes a great option for securing your workpiece to your spoiler board. Watch the full tutorial on Toe Clamps for your CNC youtu.be/exH3Ad1slXs
Masking Tape & CA Glue for Work Holding! MakeTech 2024-04-02 | Using masking tape and CA glue to mount your project to your CNC spoiler board instead of CNC clamps.Watch the full tutorial on Clamps vs Tape for your CNC youtu.be/exH3Ad1slXs
The Ultimate Showdown: Clamps vs Tape for your CNC MakeTech 2024-03-30 | In this week's video, we'll look at different methods for securing your project to your CNC bed.I'll be showing you two different methods for using tape to attach your workpiece to your CNC bed using both standard masking tape with CA glue and double-sided woodworking tape by XFasten.I'll also be showing 3 different CNC clamps for T-Slot workholding. This includes an aluminum hold-down clamp and Cruch-it toe clamps from Carbide 3D. *********Related CNC Woodworking Videos************See my other video on DIY CNC Clamps: youtu.be/s15J7IGb7EUWatch my review of the Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router: youtu.be/mmnngeg5AIY*********************Read the blog post here: maketechcreate.com/blogs/video-tutorials/the-ultimate-showdown-clamps-vs-tape-for-your-cnc#cncclamps #CNCtape #cncmachine Clamps vs Tape for your CNC Chapters:0:00 Intro1:24 Masking Tape and CA Glue Method4:46 Double-sided woodworking tape by XFasten7:11 Hold Down CNC Clamps7:58 Toe Clamps9:15 Cruch-it Toe Clamps
Honeycomb Bed Hold Down Pins for your Laser Cutter. MakeTech 2024-02-28 | Honeycomb bed hold down pins are a great way to quickly attach material to your laser cutter bed, especially if warped.Watch the full video on Choosing the Right Hold Downs: youtu.be/7ZUIoyOuiKcGet the files for the Honeycomb Bed Hold Down Pins: maketechcreate.com/products/honeycomb-bed-pins-digital-download-in-lightburn-and-svg-files-for-laser-cutting-machines
Magnets for Honeycomb Bed Hold Downs on Your Laser Cutter! MakeTech 2024-02-26 | Magnets are a great way to hold down material on the honeycomb bed of your laser-cutting machine.Watch the full video on Choosing the Right Hold Downs: youtu.be/7ZUIoyOuiKc
Choosing the Right Hold Downs: Magnets VS Honeycomb Bed Pins MakeTech 2024-02-24 | Tired of struggling to secure your materials onto your laser machine's honeycomb bed? Tiring to laser cut warped plywood or other bent woods?In this video, I’ll show you multiple methods using both magnets and hold down pins to safely and quickly attach material to your laser cutting machine's honeycomb bed.Get the files for the Honeycomb Bed Hold Down Pins: maketechcreate.com/products/honeycomb-bed-pins-digital-download-in-lightburn-and-svg-files-for-laser-cutting-machinesRead the Blog post on this video: maketechcreate.com/blogs/video-tutorials/the-best-hold-downs-for-your-laser-cutter-magnets-vs-honeycomb-bed-pins******Check out other videos on laser engraving******Learn How to Etch Metal with a Laser Engraver in Just 5 Minutes! youtu.be/jC7LjCHdOmELaser Engraving Different Types of Wood: youtu.be/Tp4TUwD6YNo CO2 Compound Len: youtu.be/UtMzDDbiT2gCO2 Laser Alignment and How to Clean Laser Lens and Mirrors / Beginner Series Ep. 5: youtu.be/T9p-1AZKCVg*********************#lasercutter #honeycombbed #co2lasercutter * Official Website maketechcreate.comVideo Timestamps for Laser Cutter Hold Downs:0:00 Intro0:54 Button magnets1:09 Bar magnets1:26 Utility magnets2:13 Low profile hold down pin2:22 Easy pull hold down pin2:31 Subby hold down pins2:39 T-Shaped Hold Down Pin2:56 Digital file info
Creating Wood Veneer Stickers! MakeTech 2024-01-16 | Here's how you make veneer wood stickers from scratch on your laser cutting machine.
Quick & Easy Laser Engraved Coasters! MakeTech 2024-01-02 | Make some quick and easy laser rngraved live edge coasters.
Laser Engraved Coasters for a Friends Bubble Tea Company MakeTech 2023-12-27 | Laser engraving a cork coaster with a CO2 laser cutter.
Finishing a Laser Evgravered Cutting Board with Osmo Top Oil MakeTech 2023-12-11 | Osmo Top Oil is one of my favorite products for finishing a cutting board.
Creating a 3D Topographic Map on a Baltic Birch Plywood! MakeTech 2023-11-29 | This topographic map was cut on the Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Machine! Find out more, here: youtu.be/mmnngeg5AIY
Transforming an Old Hammer! MakeTech 2023-11-24 | Here's my father's old hammer that I've restored and laser engraved for a new look! #restored
Discover the World with a Laser Engraved Map Cutting Board MakeTech 2023-11-22 | Laser-engraved Topographical Map on a Bamboo Cutting Board. #laserengraving
Unboxing the BitZero V2 for Shapeoko MakeTech 2023-11-20 | Unboxing and trying the BitZero V2 from Carbide 3D on the Shapeoko 5 Pro. #Carbide3D
Creating a 3D Topo Map on a Red Cedar Log! MakeTech 2023-11-17 | This topo map was cut on the Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Machine! Find out more, here: youtu.be/mmnngeg5AIY
Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router: Is it Worth it? MakeTech 2023-11-09 | I've had my Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router for a while now and I felt it was time to give you my thoughts on this machine.Previous to the Shapeoko 5 Pro, I had the Shapeoko 3 XL and there have been MANY changes in the 5 Pro. So, let's go over them together.Key Features of the Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router from Carbide 3D.- Tailor your cutting size: 2x2, 4x2, or 4x4- Work with a variety of materials, from wood and plastic to select metals- Attain peak performance and precision with its robust motion system- Included tools like Sweepy 2.0, Bitsetter, Power Pendant, and more*********Related CNC Woodworking Videos************Easy & Free CNC Projects #1: youtu.be/esnorFNhWZACNC Bits For Beginners: youtu.be/Od_std1q114DIY CNC Clamps / CNC Files Included: youtu.be/s15J7IGb7EU********************#shapeoko #shapeoko5 #shapeoko5proShapeoko 5 Pro Review Chapters:0:00 Intro0:34 Shapeoko 5 Pro control box1:19 Shapeoko Power Pendant1:35 Shapeoko 5 Pro ballscrews and linear rails2:31 Carbide 3D BitSetter2:50 Shapeoko 5 Pro size3:35 Workholding table bed4:35 Gantry Light4:53 Sweepy V2 Dust Boot5:45 Shapeoko 3D Project
Crushing it with the Crush-it CNC Clamps from Carbide 3D MakeTech 2023-11-02 | Unboxing and trying the Crush-It essential CNC clamp set from Carbide 3D on the Shapeoko 5 Pro. #Carbide3D
Creating a Laser Cut Human Head! MakeTech 2023-10-23 | In this video, we use a laser-cutting machine to make a human head manikin from 1/4" Blatic birch that can my used for modelling jewelry, glasses, hats, etc.
Game Changer: 3D CNC Prototyping on Pink Insulation Foam #cncmachining MakeTech 2023-10-11 | Milling your CNC prototypes on pink insulation foam before moving to wood or another hard material has a lot of advantages. Pink insulation foam is cheap, quick to cut, and easy on your CNC Bits.
Creating a Stunning Laser Cut Mandala Lamp! MakeTech 2023-10-06 | Here's a quick video on how I laser cut 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood to create a multi-colored and projecting LED lamp. I did a longer tutorial on a similar lamp project if you want to see the complete build video: youtu.be/yP3PLUAJl00
Super Simple Laser Cut Knife Stand! MakeTech 2023-09-27 | I laser cut these simple knife stands from some scrap wood I had kicking around and now I'm giving them away with orders.
Good Timber - Poem Laser Engraved on Live Egde Pine! MakeTech 2023-09-23 | Laser engraving the poem Good Timber By Douglas Malloch onto live edge pine wood!****** The Poem *******Good TimberBy Douglas Malloch The tree that never had to fight For sun and sky and air and light,But stood out in the open plain And always got its share of rain,Never became a forest king But lived and died a scrubby thing.The man who never had to toil To gain and farm his patch of soil,Who never had to win his share Of sun and sky and light and air,Never became a manly man But lived and died as he began.Good timber does not grow with ease, The stronger wind, the stronger trees,The further sky, the greater length, The more the storm, the more the strength.By sun and cold, by rain and snow, In trees and men good timbers grow.Where thickest lies the forest growth We find the patriarchs of both.And they hold counsel with the stars Whose broken branches show the scarsOf many winds and much of strife. This is the common law of life.
From Cedar to Art: Transforming Wood with Laser-Engraved Tree of Life Ravens MakeTech 2023-09-19 | Yggdrasil (Tree of Life) and Odin's ravens laser engraved on mountain cedar. #laserengraving
Level up your style with this Laser Cut EDC Keychain! MakeTech 2023-09-15 | Here's a simple laser cut keychain I made on my OMTech 80 Watt laser cutter.
The Ultimate Tribute: Charles Bukowski Immortalized on Mountain Aspen! MakeTech 2023-09-09 | Charles Bukowski's "My Dear, Find what you love", laser engraved into locally sourced mountain aspen. #laserengraving
Unveiling the Enchanting Norse Dragon Head and Helm of Awe on Mountain Cedar! MakeTech 2023-08-24 | This Norse Dragon Head is backed with the Helm of Awe, laser engraved into locally sourced mountain cedar. #laserengraving
Creating a Stunning Epoxy Resin Wedding Plaque on Live Edge Cedar MakeTech 2023-08-08 | Here is an epoxy resin inlay plaque wedding gift I did on a plank of live-edge cedar... cut on the Shapeoko 5 pro. This was a fun CNC project. #epoxyresin
SLAYER🤘... Epoxy resin inlay on soft maple. #epoxyresin MakeTech 2023-06-01 | Fing SLAYER🤘... Epoxy resin inlay on soft maple.
You Wont Believe the Outcome of this Soft Maple Inlay! MakeTech 2023-05-14 | Here is an epoxy resin inlay plaque I did on a plank of live edge maple... cut on the Shapeoko CNC. #epoxyresin
CNC Cut Framed Aztec Sun Stone Wall Art. #aztec MakeTech 2023-04-29 | CNC Cut Framed Aztec Sun Stone / Aztec Calendar wall art cut on the Shapeoko 5.
Mountain swallow on a ceder round, finished with tung oil! #laserengraving MakeTech 2023-04-21 | Mountain swallow laser engraved on a ceder round, finished with tung oil!
Swallow On ceder! #pyrography MakeTech 2023-04-03 | Laser engraved Swallow on ceder finished with tung oil!
Corner Cutting Board with an Epoxy Inlay! MakeTech 2022-12-28 | Corner cutting board with an epoxy Inlay made from curly maple. #shorts
Etching Metal MakeTech 2022-10-28 | How to Etch Metal with a Laser Engraver. See the full-length video for this etching tutorial here: youtu.be/jC7LjCHdOmE#shorts
Learn How to Etch Metal with a Laser Engraver in Just 5 Minutes! MakeTech 2022-10-21 | Today we're going to look at engraving metal with a co2 laser. Although you can't technically engrave metal with a CO2 laser, you can use your CO2 laser to etch metal otherwise known as "marking" the metal. Although the metal isn't actually removed as it would be in an engraving process, it is permanently marked, which works well for many applications, although it won't give you deep laser engravings. This process also works well for etching metal with diode laser engraver.Get the Laser Marking Spray Here: bit.ly/3MN7bss******Check out other videos on laser engraving****** CO2 Compound Len: youtu.be/UtMzDDbiT2gChinese CO2 Laser Engraver / 50w Laser Cutter Guide Ep. 1: youtu.be/ssUn6fAODM8CO2 Laser Engraver Air Assist & Exhaust. Beginner Series Ep. 2 : youtu.be/7lFx9JqlfLkCO2 Laser Engraver Water Cooling & Laser Chillers. Beginner Series Ep. 3: youtu.be/1wFJv0WbK-cCO2 Laser Software / K40 Whisperer & Inkscape / Beginner Series Ep. 4: youtu.be/BGKHNclY4NQCO2 Laser Alignment and How to Clean Laser Lens and Mirrors / Beginner Series Ep. 5: youtu.be/T9p-1AZKCVgCO2 Laser Focus / Focusing Laser Lens Ramp Test - Laser Engraver Beginner Series Ep. 6: youtu.be/tPrY3bFdtIw*********************#EtchingMetal #EngravingMetal #Etching* Official Website maketechcreate.com* Follow on Instagram - instagram.com/maketechcreateHow to Etch Metal with a Laser Engraver:0:00 Intro to Etching Metal with a CO2 Laser Engraver.1:06 Cleaning metal for laser etching spray.1:24 Laser Marking Spray.1:47 Software for Etching Metal.2:26 Etching metal on a CO2 Laser Engraver.3:00 Cleaning off Laser Marking Spray.3:16 Conclusion on Etching Metal with a CO2 Laser Engraver.
Led Zepplin Poster Plaque on Oak. MakeTech 2022-09-23 | Laser engraved pyrography Led Zepplin poster on white pine. #shorts
CNC Cut Benchmade Bugout scales from Zebra wood. MakeTech 2022-09-09 | Making Benchmade Bugout scales from Zebra wood on the Shapeoko CNC. #shorts
Led-Zepplin poster on pine. MakeTech 2022-08-31 | Laser engraved pyrography Led-Zepplin poster on white pine. #shorts
Engraved fox on aa Aspen wood cookie. #shorts MakeTech 2022-08-26 | Laser engraved fox on an Aspen wood cookie. #shorts
Custom finger jointed boxes I ship my knife scales in. #shorts MakeTech 2022-08-19 | These are the custom laser cut finger jointed boxes I ship my knife scales in. #shorts More about Laser Cut Box Designs youtu.be/6aphh9t5lvA
Stop Planer Snipe #shorts MakeTech 2022-08-14 | Stop planer snipe by glueing sacrificial scrap wood on the end on your boards. #shorts
AWESOME Star Wars Millennium Falcon Plaque - CNC Projects MakeTech 2021-12-19 | Today we'll be looking at making this Star Wars Millennium Falcon LED Plaque CNC Project with from 3/4" melamine MDF board.We'll be using the Vectric Aspire and Shapeoko CNC router to cut this Star Wars CNC project and will be adding a remote-controlled color-changing LED strip.*********Related CNC Projects************Egyptian Plaque CNC Project: youtu.be/LiiZPosCmpEAztec Calendar CNC Project: youtu.be/_Hh7a5LOq8YCheap and Easy CNC Cutting Boards: youtu.be/4UH29CBUw0oEasy & Free CNC Projects - Episode 2: youtu.be/0BvwPPDyt4YEasy & Free Christmas CNC Projects #1: youtu.be/esnorFNhWZACNC Bits For Beginners: youtu.be/Od_std1q114DIY CNC Clamps / CNC Files Included: youtu.be/s15J7IGb7EU********************#StarWars #CNCproject #MillenniumFalconMaterial List: bit.ly/3JdN03J* Official Website maketechcreate.com* Follow on Instagram - instagram.com/maketechcreate* Follow me on Pinterest - pinterest.ca/MakeTechCreative
Wine Gift Boxes / Even More Laser Cut Projects for Gift Ideas MakeTech 2021-11-30 | Today we'll be looking at making a Laser Cut Wine Gift Box with hinges and latch.For this project, I'll be using my 50-watt co2 laser cutter.The wood we use in this laser cut project is 1/8" or 3mm Baltic Birch plywood, some stained with an oil-based stain.*****Download The SVG files for these Wine Gift Boxes *****bit.ly/3B8bdpj****** More Laser Cut Projects******DIY Pirate Treasure Chest - Laser Cut Box: youtu.be/g6zYs0VmSMALaser Cut Box Design with Integrated Hinges / Norse Theme: youtu.be/6aphh9t5lvALaser Cut Keychain Projects: youtu.be/ekdNepQtYv8Laser Cut Projects For Gift Ideas: youtu.be/ce86lg4Vz_g*********************#WineBox #GiftBox #LaserCutProject
GLOWING Egyptian Plaque CNC Project MakeTech 2021-10-16 | Today we'll be looking at making this Egyptian Plaque CNC Project backlit with LEDs from 3/4" MDF board.We'll be using the Vectric Aspire and Shapeoko CNC router to cut this Egyptian sculpture CNC project and will be adding a remote-controlled color-changing LED strip.Material List: bit.ly/3JiiTZd*********Related CNC Projects************Aztec Calendar CNC Project: youtu.be/_Hh7a5LOq8YCheap and Easy CNC Cutting Boards: youtu.be/4UH29CBUw0oEasy & Free CNC Projects - Episode 2: youtu.be/0BvwPPDyt4YEasy & Free CNC Projects #1: youtu.be/esnorFNhWZACNC Bits For Beginners: youtu.be/Od_std1q114DIY CNC Clamps / CNC Files Included: youtu.be/s15J7IGb7EU********************#Egyptian #CNCproject #CNCwoodworking* Official Website maketechcreate.com* Follow on Instagram - instagram.com/maketechcreate* Follow me on Pinterest - pinterest.ca/MakeTechCreative
DIY Pirate Treasure Chest - Laser Cut Box MakeTech 2021-10-03 | Today we'll be looking at making a DIY Pirate Treasure Chest with integrated cabinet hinges and laser engraving a skull pattern on it. For this project, I'll be using my 50-watt co2 laser cutter.The wood we use in this laser cut project is 1/8" or 3mm Baltic Birch plywood painted white and stained with water based black stain. *****Download The SVG files for this DIY Treasure Chest *****bit.ly/3gABR0C****** More Laser Cut Projects******Laser Cut Box Design with Integrated Hinges / Norse Theme: youtu.be/6aphh9t5lvALaser Cut Keychain Projects: youtu.be/ekdNepQtYv8Laser Cut Projects For Gift Ideas: youtu.be/ce86lg4Vz_g*********************#Piratechest #WoodenBox #LaserCutBox
Aztec Calendar CNC Project MakeTech 2021-09-11 | Today we'll be looking at making Aztec Calendar CNC project from Laminated Pine Board you can get from most hardware stores.We'll be using the Vectric Aspire and Shapeoko 3 to cut this Aztec round CNC project and will be finishing the wood with water based stain and lacquer spray clear coat.*********Related CNC Woodworking Videos************Cheap and Easy CNC Cutting Boards: youtu.be/4UH29CBUw0oEasy & Free CNC Projects - Episode 2: youtu.be/0BvwPPDyt4YEasy & Free CNC Projects #1: youtu.be/esnorFNhWZACNC Bits For Beginners: youtu.be/Od_std1q114DIY CNC Clamps / CNC Files Included: youtu.be/s15J7IGb7EU********************#AztecCalendar #CNCprojects #Aztec* Official Website maketechcreate.com* Follow on Instagram - instagram.com/maketechcreate* Follow me on Pinterest - pinterest.ca/MakeTechCreative
Maze Board Game #shorts MakeTech 2021-09-04 | Making a CNC maze board game. The full tutorial is here: youtu.be/0BvwPPDyt4Y#shorts
