One of the things missing from my Workshop at LHV is a laser. I’ve gotten used to being able to use the one at HIW for making jigs, various engraving projects, and even cutting thin wood and acrylic for various projects. Prices have fallen and capabilities have increased on inexpensive … Continue reading
Category Archives: Laser Cutter/Engraver
Various Coasters
Having successfully found a method (see Gift for a good friend ) to create coasters with my Laser systems, I made a variety of coasters throughout 2021. Here is a sampling…
New type of 3D sculpture using Laser.
I recently saw a technique where a laser was used to ‘erode’ a wooden board to effectively make a 3D sculpture. Naturally I had to try it so after a bit of experimenting and a lot of support from the Lightburn forum, I was able to make this sculpture. I … Continue reading
Fun new way to use Laser!
I have seen a number of posts with people experimenting with etching stones with lasers and had to try it. As it turns out, Slate is ideal for engraving! The material blasts away leaving a white powdery well that has excellent contrast with the surrounding gray stone. I made a … Continue reading
Gift for a good friend.
Inspired by a gift I made about a year ago at the request of a good friend and, having recently learned of a method to laser engrave images onto ceramic tiles, I decided that I just needed to make a few of these: He liked it so much he ordered … Continue reading