Homemade Diode Laser Cutting Bed for under £20 (#40 )
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Published 2023-06-20
I didn't fancy paying for any expensive laser engraver cutting bed, so I set out to see what I could make for less than £20. Here's my results in a short video.
All Comments (12)
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Good solution. I struggle to understand why the pre-made beds are so expensive so will give this a try. Thanks for sharing the idea.
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Thanks, it will be very usefull for my next project. the bbq grill is a wonderfull idea 👍
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Great idea - thanks for the video.
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I have a K40 laser and have been using barbeque grill for years works a treat. Good video
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Wow blast from the past, your video popped up on my feed so I thought I'd take a look at this one and a few of your other video's. Looks like your doing some clever stuff with your woodturning and workshop mate. Love the old Pinnacle top😂 It's good to see you looking well Geoff, take care and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
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For the very bottom of the work area just buy the cheapest terracotta tiles you can find. Turn them upside down and line the bottom. The reddish underside is laser and fire proof. It also has raised checker board style ridges (normally used for grabbing into mortar), but those ridges are also taller by a few mm's.
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So simple, never thought of using BBQ grills. I To cut costs, I used a steel panel off a washing machine for my bed.
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Great idea, Geoff. I would be interested in how it works if you have a large piece to cut and need to cut across the wooden supports. Anyway, looks like a great idea! Take care, .....Gord
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It does not require wasting time. The old car coolant is much better!
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The Idea is great, but.... You will see, if you start many laser projekts, the thin metal will bend, so you have maybe a problem with the focus.
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Could you tell me what output power your module is please I've got a laser tree 10w on the way
